Depending on the types of vehicles involved and the speed at which they were traveling, a collision can have catastrophic consequences for both the vehicle occupants and their entire family. Severe crashes could result in head injuries, brain damage, spinal cord...
Imagine not remembering how to dress yourself in the morning or even how to move from your bed to an upright position in your bedroom chair. One of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury or TBI is a vehicle crash. The victim’s road to recovery includes...
Motor vehicle collisions come in all shapes and sizes. From commercial trucks at highway speeds to distracted drivers failing to stop at an intersection, there are countless factors that can lead to a crash. One of the largest single factors, though, is driver...
Size and protective armor matter. Is it any wonder that drivers and other occupants in passenger vehicles almost always fare worse than truck drivers do in accidents involving a car and a commercial truck? Or that the same holds similarly true for motorcyclists...
Residents in Connecticut understand that the winter months can be hazardous for pedestrians and motorists alike. Unfortunately, when a pedestrian is involved in a vehicle collision, he or she will likely suffer devastating injuries that could require medical...
Auto accidents can be difficult enough to deal with when the at-fault driver remains on the scene. Yet, the motorist who hit your vehicle might have decided to flee instead of stop. If you sustained injuries from the accident, you may worry that you will have to cover...
Most people consider themselves safe drivers, but no one is immune from potential distractions behind the wheel. While a quick glance at your phone or reaching for something on the floor seem like innocent tasks, those split seconds are enough to jeopardize your life...
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...
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...
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...
