One thing that can help after you get into a car accident is to take photographs of that crash. Doing so may help you if you are seeking compensation for your injuries, for example, or even if you’re just filing an insurance claim. But what pictures do you take? If...
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Can a messy vehicle cause an accident?
Motor vehicle accidents lead to injuries, disabilities and death. Research shows that as of Dec 12, 2022, 324 fatal crashes occurred in Connecticut, which is a significant increase from 275 in 2018. Different factors contributed to these accidents, and messiness may...
What is the standard of care in medical malpractice?
Patients expect doctors to take proper care of them. While this is usually exactly what happens, there are times when medical professionals don’t do what they should. One way that they provide poor care is by failing to ensure they’re meeting or exceeding the standard...
Could you be injured after a wreck without knowing it?
You get involved in a car accident and, miraculously, you feel fine. The authorities come to the scene and talk to everyone, and they offer you medical care, but you tell them that it’s not necessary. Despite the fact that your car was totaled, you were not injured....
Does texting while driving make someone to blame for a crash?
The behaviors that you engage in at the wheel largely determine how likely you are to get into a crash. Certain actions, like drinking before driving, dramatically increase your likelihood of causing a collision. Distracted driving is also a known risk. Those who...
How to react when someone tailgates you
Your natural reaction when someone tailgates you may be to aggressively hit the brakes or do something else to escalate the situation. The reason for this is simply that it’s frustrating to have someone driving so close to you and clearly putting you in danger. You...
Tips for addressing winter driving hazards
As the winter sets in, you’re going to face new driving hazards. Every year, there’s a rash of accidents at the beginning of the winter, and people seem to have forgotten how to drive safely in the snow and ice. To help combat this, it’s important to think about the...
A car accident can affect your career in various ways
Lost wages are part of the recoverable damages for injuries sustained in a car crash caused by driver negligence. Usually, the amount you can claim depends on how long you are expected to stay out of work as you recover and the wages lost as a result. It is pretty...
Can you hold others liable for overserving a drunk driver?
Crashes caused by drunk driving are unquestionably the fault of the person who was driving drunk. However, many could have been prevented if a responsible person had stepped in to prevent that person from getting behind the wheel. If you or a loved one suffered...
Why do drivers cause left-turn accidents?
For motorcyclists, left-turn accidents are one of the greatest hazards that they face. If the rider is driving straight and believes they have the right of way, a vehicle turning left ahead of them can cause a serious and sudden impact. The motorcycle rider may have...