The Connecticut legislature is debating a law that would make the use of seatbelts a requirement for all vehicle passengers. Current law makes seat belts a requirement for all drivers, front seat passengers, and rear seat passengers ages 7 to 16 years old. Children under the age of seven are required to be in an … Keep reading…

Uber and Lyft’s ride-sharing service has grown in popularity.  Connecticut auto accidents can happen to anyone, even those who are passengers in a vehicle where you do not know the driver. Uber and Lyft drivers are responsible for all of their passengers, regardless of age.  As a passenger there is generally not much liability, if … Keep reading…

Whether you are on I-95, Silas Deane Highway, or the Merritt Parkway, using your smartphone while you drive is not the smartest thing to do. Not only is it against Connecticut law to operate a mobile device while operating your vehicle, drivers who text or surf the Internet on their phones while driving are 2-8 … Keep reading…

The state of Connecticut requires that all drivers carry bodily injury liability coverage on their auto insurance plan.  The minimum requirement for coverage is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident (as of January 1, 2018). What does bodily injury insurance cover when you’ve been in a Connecticut auto accident? Generally bodily injury coverages will … Keep reading…

Connecticut auto accident deaths have increased over the last decade hitting a peak in 2016 with 311 fatalities, according to the UConn Crash Data Depository. This follows a national upward trend. A new study by the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety estimates $4.9 billion in economic costs from Connecticut auto accidents and says the … Keep reading…

If you have been injured in a Connecticut auto accident, you may be wondering how much monetary compensation you are entitled to. Calculating the damages in an injury claim involves many factors that are particular to each case, so it is best for you to sit down with your attorney to specifically evaluate how much … Keep reading…

Tis the season to Uber. Uber’s ride-sharing service has grown and made it easier to get a ride than the traditional taxicab service. Connecticut auto accidents can happen to anyone, even those who are passengers in a vehicle where you do not know the driver. As a passenger, you generally do not have any liability … Keep reading…

According to new research by AAA, distracted driving from the most inexperienced drivers is a much bigger problem than previously thought. Research has found that distraction was a factor in nearly 60% of teen crashes, including 89% of road-departure crashes and 76% of rear-end crashes. 15% of teen crashes are caused by interacting with a … Keep reading…

Traveling with kids can be fun and exciting, for you both, but on top of the normal demands of caring for children comes the added responsibility for keeping them safe while on the road. The following are some simple steps you can take to keep everyone in the car safe and avoid a Connecticut auto … Keep reading…

The Connecticut legislature enacted a new law on July 1, 2017 that protects the right for a testifying witness to have a comfort dog with them during testimony. This act came after the 2016 court case State of Connecticut vs. Devon. A child in the case was testifying against her father in a sexual assault … Keep reading…