When you imagine motor vehicle crashes, what do you picture in your mind? Probably two vehicles going at high rates of speed striking each other with serious outcomes for the drivers and passengers. Or a vehicle traveling like the wind that eventually strikes...
Everyone learns that drunk driving is dangerous, but some people still get behind the wheel after having had too much to drink. They may think that their actions are harmless, but chemical impairment increases the probability that they will cause a major wreck....
The physical injuries sustained after a road traffic collision can be catastrophic, especially in high-speed incidents or crashes that involve larger vehicles. Recovering from head injuries, spinal cord damage and shattered bones can take many, many months. Sometimes,...
After a car accident, it's normal to be overwhelmed and confused. However, if you aren't seriously injured, it's important to start collecting evidence as soon as you can. Once a car accident occurs, and authorities and others begin arriving at the scene, invaluable...
Many people assume that it's fine to have a drink and then drive. You see this all the time if you just watch what people order at a restaurant. A lot of people have a beer or a glass of wine and then go get in the car without thinking twice about it. The reasoning...
If you were to ask the average person what the most common driving mistakes are, they might pinpoint impaired driving or distracted driving. Either of these habits can serve as examples of inappropriate and dangerous behavior that puts others at risk. Many people...
During the winter, Connecticut drivers must navigate numerous hazards to safely reach their destinations. From crowded roads to poor weather, drivers often face danger during even a simple trip. During the holiday season, however, many drivers feel intimidated when...
Can you imagine being in a car accident to only discover or suspect that the other parties involved in the "accident" intentionally cause the accident to commit insurance fraud? Maybe you don't have to imagine, maybe you have been in that exact situation. Criminals...
Summer seems like the perfect time for small cars. People break out their convertibles and roadsters. Sports cars that were put away for the winter finally see pavement again. Those with Jeep Wranglers take off the tops and the doors to cruise around in the sun. But...
Seat belts are nothing new. Car manufacturers introduced them in the 1970s. Connecticut has required drivers and those in the front seat to use them since 1985. It later became mandatory for children under 16, too. Despite this, the state still allows those aged 16 or...
