Connecticut auto accidents occur whether you are on a major Interstate highway like 95, 91, or 84; a fast-moving thoroughfare like the Merritt Parkway, Wilbur Cross Parkway, or Berlin Turnpike; or a back road through a rural community. Questions may arise if you live outside of Connecticut and got into an accident while traveling through … Keep reading…

The Millennial generation often gets a lot of grief, but a recent study by AAA Foundation shows that they are the worst drivers.  Drivers between ages 19 and 24 engage in the riskiest behaviors while operating a motor vehicle including texting, speeding, and running red lights. In 2015, US traffic deaths rose by the highest … Keep reading…

Connecticut auto accidents happen everywhere. Whether you commute on one of the interstate highways or prefer to drive on backroads, defensive driving in Connecticut is a must. Below are eight tips to safer defensive driving. Use your eyes. Driving requires you to be attentive at all times. Know your car. Being comfortable with how your … Keep reading…

A new study conducted by Boston University School of Medicine suggests that limiting teenage driving, or any driving for that matter, on Friday or Saturday nights can decrease the risk of a Connecticut auto accident where drunk drivingr was a factor. This study looked at crashes between 2000 and 2013 which included just under 85,000 … Keep reading…

Connecticut auto accidents could be reduced when vehicle-to-vehicle technology is commonplace in all light-duty vehicles. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed late last year that vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology be deployed on vehicles as a measure to prevent auto accidents. The technology allows vehicles to “talk” with one another and could prevent crashes. Here … Keep reading…

All Connecticut motorists (and even those who are just passing through) have traveled along the road and have seen emergency vehicles helping others. But did you know that it is mandatory that you move over? On October 1, 2009 the law went into effect and requires the following: Driver to slow down to a reasonable … Keep reading…

Connecticut has some of the most traveled highways in the nation. We have seen an increase in all types of accidents across the state. Whether an auto, pedestrian, motorcycle, or bicycle accident, the statistics, reported by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, are staggering. Connecticut Auto Accident Statistics from 2015 370 driver deaths in auto … Keep reading…

If you were injured in a Connecticut auto accident, slip and fall accident, or any other personal injury accident your healthcare provider may have told you have a soft tissue injury. But what does that mean? A soft tissue injury is damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments that could result in pain, swelling, bruising, and possibly … Keep reading…

Busy commutes, busy families and busy schedules mean that we often do not get the proper amount of sleep recommended. But a new study conducted by AAA gives you a better reason to get your beauty sleep. According to this report, drowsy driving is about as dangerous as drunk driving. The symptoms of drowsy driving … Keep reading…