New Haven Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog

Motorcycle enthusiasts often band together for a ride, sometimes to raise awareness for a certain cause and sometimes just for fun. Connecticut drivers may have seen such an event in their travels. Drivers in larger vehicles should always exercise extra caution when traveling near smaller vehicles like motorcycles because, in the event of a motorcycle crash, its operator may be largely unprotected, and can suffer serious injury or death if stricken by a larger car or truck. 

One Connecticut driver showed complete disregard for the safety of others when she took to the road under the influence. She was later discovered to be under the influence of two prescription drugs -- many of which can affect one's ability to drive even if taken according to directions -- and more than the legal limit of alcohol. Many prescription medications warn patients that they may be impaired by side effects, and some medications ought never be mixed with alcohol. 

Connecticut drivers probably know that when they become involved in a crash, the right thing to do is to stop, move their vehicle off the road and report the accident to law enforcement. If someone is injured, a person should render any aid they can until rescue workers arrive. Unfortunately, if a driver does not follow these rules, a person may become the victim of a hit-and-run pedestrian accident.

Recently, a Connecticut woman was riding her bicycle when she was struck by a pickup truck. She suffered serious injuries as a result. The driver that struck the woman did not stop, and rather fled the scene, leaving the victim to fend for herself. 

Autumn is in full swing across Connecticut, and people have a few short weeks to enjoy the outdoors before another cold winter takes hold. Many residents enjoy a walk this time of year, and increased foot traffic becomes a concern for drivers. Recently, there have been a cluster of accidents that have claimed lives, and a hit-and-run pedestrian accident this past week brought the death toll to two in a week. 

Two people were attempting to cross I-95 in Connecticut on foot. Though the pair successfully made it across the northbound lanes, one of them, a 34-year-old man, was struck as he attempted to cross the southbound lanes. He was reportedly hit by a large tractor trailer truck, and the driver of the truck did not even stop to see what he had hit. 

Though many Connecticut residents may consider riding a motorcycle to be a recreational activity, for some, driving a motorcycle is all in a day's work. Some police officers suit up each day to patrol the community on a motorcycle. Motorcycles are fuel efficient and allow officers to maneuver in traffic easier than they could in a larger cruiser. Though equipped with proper safety gear, and trained to drive defensively, these officers remain at risk for injury during a motorcycle crash. 

Recently, one Connecticut officer was making his way through afternoon traffic at a busy intersection in Norwalk. The driver of a sedan attempted to make a left turn and struck the officer. Though he was wearing a top of the line helmet, the officer suffered injuries as a result. Local emergency responders rushed to the scene to render aid.