Anyone can make mistakes on the road and cause crashes, injuries and even fatalities. That’s one of the reasons why it is so important for drivers to be cautious of what they’re doing at all times. This is particularly important for drivers who don’t necessarily need...
Car Accidents
When you’re on the road, never trust other drivers
Want to change how safe you are on the road? Some driving instructors say that the best way to do it is to assume others are going to make mistakes. Even when they’re trying to make their intentions clear, they could be wrong. In fact, some take it so far as to...
What vehicle accident damages are available in Connecticut?
Although not all motor vehicle accidents result in significant injury and property damage, many of them do. Because of the risk of injury and damage, it is important to understand what options are available to you in the aftermath of a crash. If the accident involved...
Is driving in the dark really more dangerous?
In the coming weeks, as the end of October nears, Connecticut will be getting fewer and fewer daylight hours. Drivers will need to adjust, as at some point they are more than likely to be commuting in the dark in the winter months. Spending more time driving in the...
Don’t automatically trust a green light
Do you automatically assume that a green light means it is time to drive through the intersection? Technically, you are correct. The green light does give you the right of way. Whether that means it is time to drive or not depends on a few different factors. The truth...
Car wrecks and facial injuries: What everyone should know
Life is full of calculated risks, and that’s never more apparent than when you get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle and head out on the road. No matter how careful you are, you can’t guarantee that other drivers will do the same. It’s far too easy to end up in a...
What’s the 3-second rule?
No matter how long you’ve been driving, it’s always smart to occasionally review some of the most important “rules of the road” when it comes to safety. So, let’s talk about the easiest way to avoid causing a rear-end collision: It’s called the “three-second rule.”...
Study: distracted drivers can be even more dangerous than drunk drivers
The fight against drunk driving has been waged to a significant extent by people who have lost loved ones to drunk drivers. No one knows the grief and loss that drunk drivers can cause better than they do. Their courageous efforts to fight through their pain to...
Brush up on motorcycle safety before your first spring ride
With spring already unfolding across Connecticut, motorcycle enthusiasts are watching the weather carefully to determine whether temperatures and precipitation will soon allow for their first ride of the season. Although some individuals do continue to occasionally...
How to protect your rights in a multi-car accident
Multi-car accidents can have devastating consequences for victims -- and it often isn’t possible to immediately tell who is at fault when a pile-up does occur. During the subsequent days, weeks and months following your wreck, there will probably be some investigation...