Stamford Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
Teen responsible for DUI crash charged with manslaughter
Every accident case is unique, but they are all devastating to the victims. Even minor injuries may develop into life-long aches. When a collision involves a death, though, the ripple effect can be catastrophic. The Connecticut Post reports that Bridgeport's Superior...
Know the rules for teen drivers in Connecticut
Teen and young adult drivers are more likely than older, more experienced drivers to have a serious auto accident. Connecticut has implemented restrictions for drivers ages 16 and 17 to help reduce the risk of catastrophic collisions among this age group. If you have...
Could new laws prevent pedestrian deaths?
When an accident involves a car and pedestrian, it is the pedestrian that faces the most risk every single time, which means the law needs to recognize this vulnerable group. Connecticut has many laws that help safeguard against pedestrian accidents, but they are not...
When should you ride a motorcycle after a crash?
Dealing with your motorcycle crash is unlikely to be easy. If you were fortunate enough to avoid serious injury from your accident, you may want to return to riding someday. At the same time, the emotional trauma of the event might give you pause. You may wonder when...
Get to know the Connecticut auto insurance laws
Having auto insurance protects your financial interests if an accident occurs. In fact, Connecticut requires drivers to carry a certain amount of auto insurance. Familiarize yourself with the coverage minimums and other facts about state auto insurance laws. ...
What are truck driver hours-of-service regulations?
The many large semi-trucks and tractor-trailers you see on Stamford's roads may already be intimidating. Imagine how much more frightening they might be to you (and others on the road around you) if operated by a drowsy driver. To help prevent this from happening,...
3 construction workers on I-95 injured in DUI crash
Construction zones on highways are hazardous under even the best of conditions. Combine them with drunk or drugged drivers and accidents and injuries could result. State authorities in West Haven, Connecticut, have filed multiple charges against a man who reportedly...
Road rage car accidents aren’t going away any time soon
These days, drinking and driving and distracted driving might get more headlines, but road rage remains a serious problem on Connecticut's roads and highways. In fact, overly aggressive and angry driving might be at least as common as texting or talking on the phone...
Safety tips for driving with children
Driving your loved ones from place to place can seem like a chore sometimes. But, at the end of the day you wouldn’t want to have it any other way. It’s important to follow basic safety measures to reduce the risk of you or your little ones falling victim to a fatal...
Medical professionals and the risk of a car crash
In recent weeks, many medical professionals have worked an excessive amount of hours and are dealing with high levels of stress and fatigue. Unfortunately, this increases the risk of other challenges in one's life, such as problems in personal relationships and the...
