Car Accidents

A car accident can be a costly incident for the victim. When medical expenses can cost a victim thousands of dollars or more, it is important to do everything in our power to avoid these disastrous accidents. To help you avoid reckless and negligent drivers, here are...

Dealing with a life-changing injury will prove to be one of the biggest challenges you may ever face. Your body, mind and spirit have taken heavy blows after a serious motor vehicle collision. However, it is time to put this event behind you as best as you can. Your...

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has some bad news for those of us concerned about traffic safety. The department's Office of Highway Safety recently announced that deaths in car accidents rose 16 percent in 2021. The OHS reported 290 traffic fatalities on...

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...