Going through a car accident is often a shocking experience, and many people feel overwhelmed with emotions when it is happening, sometimes to their detriment. If you are injured in a car accident and have a legal claim, preserving the necessary evidence to prove what...
Whether Connecticut motorists are victims of minor fender benders or serious multivehicle collisions, they run the risk of becoming injured. Some injuries, like broken bones, lacerations, amputations and spinal cord damage, may be immediately apparent. There are other...
Drivers must ensure that they’re paying full attention to the road when they’re behind the wheel. They can’t let themselves succumb to cognitive distractions while they’re driving. This is often a challenge because cognitive distractions are often difficult to...
Gawking at car accidents is very common. This is also often referred to as “rubbernecking.” It happens when there is an accident on the side of the road, perhaps with emergency vehicles and first responders clustered around it. The drivers who are still on the road...
Most motorists are likely aware of the dangers of texting or calling someone while they're driving. However, aside from using their phones, most motorists aren't aware that there are other kinds of distractions that increase the risk of a car accident. Everyday...
Summer is a perfect time to get out of the house, go on long drives to a beach or cabin and spend the following days vacationing. Yet, driving dangers do not stop because it is summer. Many people suffer from car accidents because of drunkenness, distractions and...
Many driving distractions can be avoided. For instance, texting and driving is one of the most common distractions, but drivers could always avoid it simply by turning off their devices in the car. Numerous drivers also get distracted by becoming lost in thought, so...
When a person is involved in a car wreck, they can suffer a host of injuries. Some of these involve a person’s neck. Any injury to the neck can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. There are several ways that the neck can be injured in a car wreck....
Fatigued driving is a significant safety issue on U.S. roads, and is often likened to driving under the influence of alcohol in terms of its impact on reaction time, awareness and overall driving ability. When drivers are fatigued, their ability to make quick...
Navigating Connecticut's roads during winter requires extra caution and awareness due to the unique hazards that arise. The combination of snow, ice and reduced visibility challenges a driver's abilities and tests vehicle resilience. The state's winter conditions...