Even a seemingly minor vehicle collision can be a jarring event. Depending on numerous factors, vehicle occupants could potentially suffer serious injuries with lasting consequences. While the severity of the motor vehicle collision often depends on numerous factors,...

Not surprisingly, many crashes that occur on Connecticut roads during the winter are preventable. A number of wintertime accidents happen simply due to someone driving too fast for conditions. With winter’s arrival, once again, come the concerns about safe driving,...

It is no secret that in-vehicle cellphone use is a key contributor to many teen driver-involved car wrecks across Connecticut. However, other factors, too, play a role in how likely a teen-involved car crash is and how deadly it may prove to be. Studies show that teen...

Even though modern cars, trucks and SUVs have hundreds of safety features, motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of injury in the U.S. In fact, as many as 4.4 million individuals suffer some type of bodily harm in car crashes on U.S. roadways annually. While...

Connecticut saw a 42% increase in the number of traffic deaths in 2020, despite there being fewer people on the roads, according to data from the National Safety Council. Nationwide, fatalities increased by 14%, despite an 18.6% drop in miles driven. Why were the...

Defensive driving involves paying attention to other motorists and adjusting your reactions accordingly. The federal National Safety Council developed these techniques to reduce motor vehicle accident rates. Review these strategies for defensive driving to stay safe...

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It is also a month when more people in Connecticut are expected to start driving more as restrictions on workplaces and other indoor gatherings ease. That probably means more distracted drivers will be on the...

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...

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...