New Haven, Connecticut, Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
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...
Get to know Connecticut bike laws
Biking is a great way to get around town if you want to add exercise to your day and achieve a greener commute. However, bike accidents with motor vehicles can result in serious personal injury. Protect yourself by understanding the traffic laws that apply to...
Tips for avoiding pedestrian accidents
Motorists must watch out for people in the roadway who are walking or crossing. Pedestrians do not have the protection that a vehicle provides, making them very vulnerable. In a crash, the pedestrian is most likely to suffer life-threatening injuries or even death. As...
How can drivers help keep motorcyclists safe?
Drivers in Connecticut share the roads with many other types of vehicles, including motorcycles. Unfortunately, sometimes a motorcyclist may get the short end of this. Due to the smaller size of a bike and the lack of protection the vehicle offers its rider, many...
Hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers
The massive semi-trucks and tractor-trailers that people see driving in and around New Haven can seem intimidating. Fortunately, the drivers who operate them train extensively on how to do so safely. Yet truck drivers are like everyone else on the road and thus are...
How to ride safely in the rain
The fall months in Connecticut are the perfect time to get out on the motorcycle to ride the blacktop – crisp and clear and beautiful. But there are those days when the rain hits and you are still itching to ride. You always play it safe and check your bike before...
Trucking company ordered to pay largest award in state history
Distracted driving is a serious concern affecting residents of Connecticut and throughout the nation. Many states have passed laws requiring motor vehicle operators to use hands-free devices to carry on cellphone conversations while driving. As shown by a recent and...
The effects of TBI from motorcycle accidents
Drivers on the road do not always pay attention. This fact is evident in the number of accidents every day. Whether such incidents are due to texting and driving, becoming distracted or daydreaming behind the wheel, drivers are lucky to come home unscathed....
New strategies might increase risk of train accident
Connecticut commuters may have already seen the news about positive train control, the innovative new safety technology that removes a lot of potential for human operator error. Positive train control is to be implemented nationwide by next year. With some railways...
