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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...