Did you know that your motorcycle manufacturer is required to submit documentation to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration? All too many motorcycle accidents are caused by manufacturers who fail to honor safety requirements promulgated by the federal...
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How to handle insurance claims after an accident
If you've never been in an accident before, you should consider yourself fortunate. Those who have been can likely attest to how difficult it can be to deal with the aftermath, even if they haven't been seriously injured. Some of the difficulties encountered after an...
Labor Day campaign targets drunk drivers
Every year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotes a "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" initiative in Connecticut and other locations. This program is designed to prevent drivers from getting in a drunk driving accident by encouraging responsible...
How dram shop laws can help a drunk driving victim
Did you know that a restaurant owner or server may be held accountable for the actions of a drunk driver in Connecticut? That's right, even though those people were not behind the wheel of the car that caused the auto accident, they still share legal liability under...
How to lower risk of injury in a Connecticut motorcycle accident
How do you prepare for a ride on your motorcycle? Many a motorcycle accident victim has been caught without the appropriate safety gear and training, making the consequences of a crash more severe than it might have been otherwise. Taking the right precautions before...
Are cyclists ever considered to be pedestrians in Connecticut?
Did you know that a bicyclist who chooses to ride on a sidewalk in Connecticut can actually be considered a pedestrian? Typically, cyclists fall into their own category, but they are still considered to be "vehicles" according to traffic law. A cyclist may very well...
How big of a role does truck driver fatigue really play?
Do you know what type of vehicle constitutes a "large truck?" Even though many Connecticut residents suffer truck accident injuries every year, a surprising number have difficulty identifying large trucks -- and even fewer understand the crash statistics surrounding...
Cyclists, drivers responsible for preventing summer car accidents
Did you know that the warmer summer months are a prime time for bicycle accidents? A larger number of Connecticut cyclists become car accident victims during this time of year, often because roads become more congested with road-tripping drivers and bicyclists...
Is the drunk driver the only party to blame in an accident?
Did you know that the driver may not be the only legally responsible party in a drunk driving case? In fact, the establishment that served the driver to the point of drunkenness may also be held accountable if an alcohol-related accident occurs. Regulations known as...
Motorcycle fatality rates drop precipitously with helmet use
What is your opinion about motorcycle helmets? Are they bulky and uncomfortable -- or necessary for personal safety? As a motorcyclist, you might not believe that only 19 states and the District of Columbia currently have universal helmet laws for all motorcycle...


