New Haven, Connecticut, Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
How dangerous is drowsy driving?
Americans are a tired bunch. Over one-third of adults in the United States fail to get adequate sleep, and their drowsiness can impact their performance of other activities – such as driving. Like many people, you may think little of hitting the road while feeling...
3 ways Connecticut bicyclists can increase their visibility
Making yourself standout when you share the road with other motorists is essential when you ride a bike. Car drivers often crash into bicyclists because they don’t notice them until it’s too late. But increasing visibility may help prevent a dangerous collision. You...
Are you driving next to a distracted driver?
When drivers do not focus on their vehicles and what is around them, they can become a danger to the other drivers on the road. The trouble with reckless and negligent drivers is that you cannot always tell if they are a potential threat. What are the signs of a...
What is a cognitive distraction?
From pamphlets to billboards to commercials, drivers have learned that the three types of driving distractions are manual, visual and cognitive. Manual refers to actions that force a driver to remove his or her hands from the steering wheel. Visual distractions pull...
Speeding and DUI contribute to increased road fatalities
The roadways of Connecticut may have grown more dangerous. As reported by Fox61, the first four months of 2020 saw a 34% increase in deaths related to motor vehicles compared to the same months in 2019. Speeding over 80 mph has also increased; state police are...
Let’s break an unsafe tradition and protect pedestrians
There is an old saying that the more things change, the more they stay the same. The well-worn truism applies to a wide spectrum of life: politics, love, sports, raising families and yes, it even applies to auto safety. Allow us to explain. Back in 1966, consumer...
How does Connecticut combat distracted driving?
Distracted driving has a significant impact on auto accident injuries and fatalities. Like many states, Connecticut has taken legal steps to limit cellphone use and other distractions behind the wheel. Protect yourself and others on the road with this review of...
Sharing the road with automated vehicles
Motorists traveling on Connecticut's roadways may soon begin to notice automated commercial vehicles. Artificial intelligence is making it possible for self-driving vehicles to deliver cargo. However, motorists may need to exercise a greater degree of caution around...
A traumatic brain injury may jeopardize your emotional health
Residents of New Haven do not devote nearly as much time to their everyday commutes as those who live in major metropolitan areas, such as New York or Los Angeles. Still, if you are like most of your neighbors, you spend about 22 minutes every workday behind the wheel...
Suing for wrongful death in Connecticut
When a loved one dies, his or her family may experience significant financial stress in addition to their profound sense of grief and loss. If the fatality occurred in an auto accident in which another driver was at fault, you may be able to seek legal damages. Learn...
