Stamford Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
Are drowsy truckers a roadway danger?
Connecticut residents like you understand that you must share the road with many other drivers. This includes everyone from the smallest motorcycles to the largest semi truck. Everyone must cooperate to keep the roads safe. Unfortunately, this does not always happen....
Avoid slip-and-fall injury this winter
Falling on a slick surface can result in serious health consequences such as broken bones, chronic pain and traumatic brain injury. When running errands or walking outdoors in icy weather, take safety precautions to lower your risk of slipping. Try these strategies...
Review the Connecticut auto accident injury laws
After an auto accident injury, you may become overwhelmed with the cost of medical bills. You may experience chronic pain or be unable to work. If another driver was at fault for the accident that caused your injuries, you may be able to sue for monetary damages in...
Where does Connecticut rank in alcohol-related traffic deaths?
As you prepare for the holiday season, you should be aware of the risk of an accident with a drunk driver. Nationwide, alcohol is a factor in approximately 33% of all traffic fatalities. According to CT Insider, the drunk driving fatality percentage for Connecticut is...
What type of conditions may allow for a wrongful death action?
After losing a loved one, your family may need to find sufficient closure to move forward from a catastrophic event. Whether an injury prolonged your loved one’s pain and suffering or resulted in immediate death, you have a right to seek relief through legal remedies....
Do not forget about your eye health after a car accident
Following any type of car accident, it is a good idea to seek medical attention. After all, your body’s stress response may disguise injury symptoms, causing you to erroneously believe you are ok instead of seriously hurt. Going to the emergency room may also put your...
How does drinking affect motorcycle riders?
Many choose to ride motorcycles for the freedom and versatility they offer as compared to four-wheeled vehicles. Unfortunately, however, collisions involving motorcyclists and other autos occur all too often, commonly leaving riders with serious or fatal injuries....
Stress and the likelihood of a bicycle accident
There are many different risk factors that drivers and bicyclists need to keep in mind when it comes to bike accidents, from chaotic traffic to dangerous parts of the road and poor weather conditions. However, stress plays a role in many bicycle accidents, whether a...
What are the dangers of driving at night?
While you may be familiar with navigating the roadways at night, you may be unaware of the potential dangers you face while doing so. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more deadly accidents occur at night, with the number of fatalities...
Post-crash medical attention is key to just compensation
When it appears you have no injuries as the victim of a rear-end collision, your first impulse is probably just to go home and relax. You might walk away with nothing more serious than a bump on the head but put off relaxing for a bit. You need a medical checkup and...
