Stamford Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
Connecticut crash leaves two injured and one dead
The 23-year-old male occupant of a vehicle is dead following an early Saturday morning collision in Southington, Connecticut, involving two vehicles. A 21-year-old female occupant of the same vehicle and the other driver, a 63-year-old man, sustained injuries...
What makes highway driving dangerous for motorcyclists?
Connecticut motorcyclists often face higher risks than other drivers. This is the nature of a motorcycle, which offers less protection than a covered vehicle. Because of these issues, many motorcyclists face even more danger on the highway. First, speeds on the...
What are common car crash causes?
Connecticut drivers may come across many different causes of car crashes. Some are avoidable and others are difficult to predict. Today we will examine some of the most common, along with how they can affect drivers on the road. Huffington Post examines some of the...
Is it possible to reattach an amputated limb?
Amputation is the loss or removal of a body part, often legs, arms or digits. Traumatic amputation is when the loss of the appendage happens suddenly and unexpectedly as the result of an accident. A motor vehicle accident is one of the most common causes of traumatic...
Surveillance footage captures vehicle crashing into Conn. home
A 43-year-old man is in custody facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly attempting to flee the scene of an accident in which he reportedly crashed his vehicle into a home in Ansonia, Connecticut. Authorities report no injuries as a result of the crash, and no...
3 things to know about the child car seat law
If you are a parent, then you probably already know the safest way for your child to ride in a vehicle is in a car seat. There have been many studies and a lot of research into this area in an attempt to ensure that laws regarding child seat use are in line with what...
How big of a problem does drunk driving pose?
As a Connecticut driver, you likely have heard the “do not drink and drive” mantra your entire life. But do you always heed this warning? AlcolockUSA.com reports that in 2017, Connecticut logged the highest alcohol-related fatal accident rate of any state in the...
Connecticut pedestrian deaths and injuries are on the rise
Pedestrians in Connecticut may want to become more vigilant while crossing streets in their neighborhoods, as several people have died or been injured in accidents over the past several weeks. Several factors, including a change in daylight hours, intoxication and...
How to spot a drunk driver
Drivers in Connecticut have a responsibility to operate their vehicle in a manner that keeps themselves and other drivers safe on the road. If someone is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, this puts everyone else in harm’s way. People should be able to...
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...
