Stamford Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
Watch Out for Insurance Companies After a Motorcycle Accident
When a motorist injures you in a motorcycle accident, you may hope for the best and believe that his or her insurance company will treat you fairly. They may even show a lot of sympathy for your condition. But you should be very careful about talking with them and...
5 tips for winter motorcycle safety
Many New Englander motorcyclists decide to hang it up in the fall and put their bikes in storage for the cold winter months. They eschew the snow, ice and cold and opt for more comfortable forms of transportation. And sometimes, this is the smart move. But other...
Is your car a Lynchburg lemon?
Lynchburg, Virginia, car buyers who have too many problems with their new car or truck may be able to get relief under Virginia's "lemon law." A dealer typically will not want to replace a vehicle but can offer to fix a recurring problem, sometimes over and over. It...
What should I beware of when riding in bike lanes?
Although bike riding can be a relaxing way to enjoy the outdoor weather, it does not come without some risk of serious injury from a collision with a motor vehicle. That is why some communities provide bike lanes to separate bicycles from other traffic. Still, riding...
What does state law say about motorcycle traffic lane use?
Motorcycle accidents can be traumatic affairs, and the last thing injured cyclists need to be told is that the collision was their fault for violating traffic laws. A credible argument that a motorcyclist was not observing the rules of the road can deprive the injured...
Sobering facts about kids and car accidents
As a parent, you probably worry a lot about the safety of your children. With school shootings becoming more common, you may even fret about them going to school. Being a parent involves a lot of hard work and stress just to make sure your child does not end up hurt...
Man wins suit after falling in icy apartment complex parking lot
When a debilitating or painful slip-and-fall injury occurs on a snow- or ice-covered property in Connecticut, the harmed individual may file a legal action to seek relief. The owner of a property is liable if he or she neglected to maintain the premises in a safe...
Truck company settles with family of Stamford woman for $18.75M
After a Stamford, Connecticut woman was fatally struck by a tractor trailer at an Interstate 95 exit ramp, her friends and family set up an online fundraising campaign. The amount that they raised, however, was not nearly enough to compensate her young son for the...
Woman loses life after a hit-and-run accident
Connecticut residents who are victims of hit-and-run accidents face many challenges. There are issues related to dealing with the emotional, physical and financial costs associated with injuries. Fortunately, there are legal remedies for dealing with these kinds of...
How drunk pedestrians may end up in accident
Many people are aware of driving while drunk and how an inebriated driver may cause a pedestrian accident. However, walking around under the influence, especially around areas of traffic, can also instigate an accident. In fact, many pedestrians in Connecticut and...
