Stamford Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
Jury comes to a record $15M verdict over tractor-trailer crash
When a tractor-trailer operated by a negligent driver struck a motorist from behind, the result was one of the largest award verdicts in the history of the state of Connecticut. According to Transportation Nation Network, a jury awarded a 50-year-old man and his...
How to handle an accident scene without police
Always call the police when you are in a car accident. Their official report is vital to your future. It helps determine guilt and who pays for any claims. It has a major impact on your insurance rates and legal driving status. But what if police are...
The pedestrian death toll continues to climb
Over the past quarter-century, residents in Connecticut have shown a greater interest in staying active than before. People are also biking and walking more often to locations for fitness, financial and environmental reasons. Unfortunately, the increase of pedestrians...
2 young bicyclists injured in alleged drunk driving crash
A Saturday afternoon in autumn is typically a fine time for a bicycle ride in Connecticut. However, what may have started out as a pleasant jaunt for two young boys turned into a nightmare scenario when a vehicle struck them, causing serious injuries. The driver of...
How often are commercial truckers abusing drugs and alcohol?
Addiction affects millions of Americans across Connecticut and the rest of the United States, and for a number of reasons, commercial truck drivers are often especially vulnerable to the struggles associated with alcohol or drug addiction. At the Law Offices of John...
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...
