Connecticut Auto Accidents: Aggressive Driving vs. Road Rage
Our firm sees Connecticut auto accidents, and unfortunately injuries, of every variety. Accidents occur for many reasons, including aggressive driving and road rage. What is the difference? According to AAA, aggressive driving is when a driver tailgates, drives too fast, and does not follow traffic laws. Road rage is when a driver uses a vehicle … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Commuters Spending More Time In Vehicles
It seems like our days are getting longer and longer. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that commute times have increased in the last five years. Connecticut commuters spend an average of 26 minutes each way getting to work with the national average being 26.4 minutes. Longer drives to work can mean less … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accident: Headlights Are A Safety Concern
Older headlights are a major safety concern for motorists and could be a potential cause of Connecticut auto accidents, according to a new study by AAA. Age and exposure to natural elements causes the plastic on headlight covers to deteriorate and discolor with age. Older headlights (over 11 years of age) have a light output … Keep reading…
New Connecticut Laws That Went Into Effect October 1
When the clock struck midnight on October 1, over 75 new laws went into effect in the State of Connecticut. Below are some highlights: Fatality during an auto accident. Police and investigators are required to report the accident to the State’s Attorney in the district it occurred if they are unable to determine cause. The … Keep reading…
Did You Suffer A Head Injury? Be On The Lookout For These Symptoms
Whether you slipped and fell or were injured in a Connecticut auto accident, concussions are serious injuries that can have lasting effects. According to the Mayo Clinic, the symptoms of a concussion can be understated and not immediately noticeable. Signs and symptoms include: Temporary loss of consciousness Headache or head pressure Confusion Amnesia surrounding an … Keep reading…
CT’s Graduated Driver’s Licenses Are Working
Connecticut lawmakers put into effect a set of laws affecting teen drivers back on August 1, 2008. These laws, known as Graduated Driver’s License laws, have made an impact on teen driving. Prior to these laws going into effect 10 years ago, we saw an average of 18 teen auto crash deaths per year from … Keep reading…
4 Delayed Injuries Resulting From A Connecticut Auto Accident
Injuries from a Connecticut auto accident do not always present immediately after the accident. It can take hours, days or weeks for signs to appear if the symptoms are masked by the adrenaline rush that results from the accident. Below are four injuries that can cause delayed pain after an accident. Whiplash. An injury that … Keep reading…
Avoid a Connecticut Auto Accident: Buckle Up
Did you know that using your seat belt can reduce your risk of a Connecticut auto accident by half? It is one of the most immediate things you can do as a driver and passenger to reduce your risk of serious injury while traveling in a motor vehicle. There is a common misconception that if … Keep reading…
Parents Are Using Phone While Driving, Study Shows
A new study out of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania Nursing School unearthed some troubling information that affects the safety of all children who travel in cars. The potential for needing a Connecticut auto accident attorney is staggering after you read these statistics. In the previous three months: 52.2% of … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Mental Distractions Also Cause Accidents
A study released by AAA shows that the use of hands-free technology can cause mental distractions for as long as 27 seconds afterwards. Simple movements, like changing the radio station or adjusting the volume control, can leave the driver distracted up to 15 seconds. Even voice-activated systems, like texting, phone calls, or other voice-commanded assistants, … Keep reading…