Temperatures are slowly starting to drop, a sign that winter is on its way. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts Connecticut will have a higher than average snowfall with uncommon chilly temperatures. Right now is the time to get your car ready for the coming winter...
In an accident, it is the impact that causes your injuries. There are multiple types of impacts and implications of different impacts in a crash. The U.S. National Library of Medicine explains that there are three impacts that you experience in a crash. In addition,...
While people may expect passenger vehicles to have common safety features such as automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning, large trucks are not as likely to have them. According to Consumer Reports, the lack of these features on semitrucks results...
Connecticut drivers often traverse the road despite the dangers on them. The use of technology in vehicles is one of the aspects of driving that contribute to possible dangers. Related to that, hands-free technology serves as an attempt to curb the dangers here. But...
Like the vast majority of drivers, you almost certainly have auto insurance (because it’s legally required). But even though you are a paying policyholder, do you ever get the feeling that your insurance company isn’t really looking out for your best interests? The...
With the arrival of fall comes shorter days and more time driving in the dark. According to the National Safety Council, while only 25% of driving occurs in darkness, a staggering 50% of accidents happen when it’s dark outside. Driving in the dark can compromise a...
Most people know the dangers of distracted driving. However, driving while drowsy can have a similar impact on drivers’ ability to react to hazards and drive safely. This is especially true of truck drivers, and the increased size of semi-trucks can make accidents...
Any car accident has the possibility of being fatal. However, the odds of death or injury go up if one of the vehicles involved in the accident is a semi truck. There are many major differences between regular passenger vehicles and semi trucks, and understanding the...
Drivers and passengers involved in car wrecks may suffer a traumatic brain injury through a sudden impact to the head. Traumatic brain injuries can result in a variety of health problems which may show up quickly, allowing doctors to easily link them back to a head...
Distracted driving may bring to mind swerving between lanes or failing to notice that the flow of traffic stopped before rear-ending the vehicle ahead. But what about cases where, in a collision, one car is in the other lane entirely? WTNH News reports an accident...
