New Haven, Connecticut, Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
What are your options after a hit-and-run accident?
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...
5 Tips for reducing distractions on the road
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...
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...
