When many people are trying to get home or to work, the highways are naturally going to be congested. Impatient drivers, weary drivers, distracted drivers and traffic jams sometimes lead to crashes as drivers get frustrated and try risky maneuvers or stop paying close...
Truck Accidents
Wind can increase the danger of truck crashes
Your spouse didn’t make it home today. She is lying in a Connecticut hospital bed because a semitruck rolled over and crushed her car. The police said a strong gust of wind caught the truck and that your wife was unlucky. As you head to the hospital to visit her, you...
Navigating Connecticut’s comparative negligence law after a crash
There is no doubt among victims that truck accidents result in serious or catastrophic injuries in many cases. Those who have walked away from a collision with a semitruck are lucky indeed. Most truck accident victims are left with severe injuries such as brain...
Tips to safely share the road with semitrucks
Driving down the highway or interstate is fast, many times free of stop signs or traffic lights, and has been romanticized in everything from rock-n-roll songs to movies and television shows. But the truth is, there are many potential dangers when driving on an...
What to do when involved in a truck accident in Connecticut
Being involved in an accident with a semi-truck can be a life-changing event, especially if you sustain serious injuries. While there are laws in place that attempt to mitigate accidents caused by truck drivers, ranging from maximum allowed driving hours to alcohol...
Fall road conditions could be a perfect storm for truck crashes
No one gets onto the road hoping to get into a serious crash. Most drivers take precautions to reduce risks, including adapting driving behaviors that take the weather into account. Unfortunately, not everyone stops to think about the potential impact of changing...
Semi-truck accident results in 1 death, 1 injury
When operating a semi-truck, a truck driver has a responsibility to exercise caution behind the wheel. This is critical because trucks are large and can cause immense damage in a split second if their drivers are behaving negligently. Unfortunately, one person died...
Trucking accident leads to death of boy on bicycle
A young boy sadly passed away following a vehicle crash involving a box truck in Connecticut. It’s understandable for the boy’s parents and other family members are likely heartbroken. The trucking accident occurred when the boy was riding his bike on a recent...
Truck accidents in Connecticut can cause serious injuries
We typically do everything in our power to protect our children, which can make a car accident involving a child one of the most devastating feelings a person can experience. Because of the size and weight of tractor trailers, truck accidents in Connecticut can cause...