Driving during the winter months is a bit more difficult than driving when the weather is nice. There are some steps that you can take when you are driving in the snow and in the winter conditions that can help you to remain as safe as possible. Of course, even your...
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Pedestrian accidents can be financially devastating
We recently discussed some of the unique hazards that pedestrians face during the winter months. One of these is the risk of slipping and falling on the ice that accumulates on the sidewalks. When this occurs, the pedestrian can slide into the way of an oncoming...
Pedestrians face specific challenges in the winter months
The winter months are full of challenges for pedestrians in Connecticut thanks to snow and ice on crosswalks, sidewalks, parking lots and more. Planning ahead to combat these challenges can help you to get to your destination safely if you have to walk when the...
Crashes over the holidays can devastate families
This holiday season, all drivers on the roadways have to be careful. Accidents are horrible all year long, but around the winter holidays, they seem so much worse. As you head out to meet up with family members and friends, be sure that you are doing everything you...
Drunk driving accidents during the holidays are horrible
Drunk drivers are a public safety hazard. Around this time of year, people who are attending holiday parties might opt to consume alcohol. This in and of itself isn't necessarily a bad thing, but if those partygoers get behind the wheel of a vehicle, their decision...
Drunk driving accidents claim far too many lives
A drunk driving accident is always a harrowing experience, but when the accident happens during the holiday season, the horror seems increased. The most obvious, and best, way that drunk driving accidents can be prevented is for people who have had alcohol to avoid...
Don’t let drunk drivers get away with causing a crash
In our previous post, we discussed how drunk drivers claim far too many lives each year. The infuriating fact is that these drivers willingly make the choice to put other people in danger when they decide that they are going to drive after they have been drinking....
Drunk drivers claim far too many lives each year
Drunk driving accidents are one type of accident that is horrendous because they can always be prevented. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that the annual cost of crashes that are related to alcohol runs greater than $44 billion. As...
What should I know about pedestrian accidents in Connecticut?
Pedestrians are a common sight around the Stamford area. Each of these pedestrians has a duty to keep himself or herself safe, and motorists share that same responsibility. When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, the issue of compensation is probably going to come...
All factors of a semitruck accident have to be considered
In our previous blog post, we discussed how semitruck accidents that are caused by fatigue are often preventable. These accidents are often very serious accidents. Think about the Tracy Morgan crash that occurred in 2014. That accident left the comedian in a coma, and...