With the new year often comes changes in laws. Connecticut is setting up 2021 to be a year in which it helps increase the safety of pedestrians. According to NBC, 2020 was not a safe year for pedestrians with many accidents occurring due to speed and distracted...
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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...
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...
Early protections required for spinal cord injuries
At the time of a spinal cord injury, the medical professionals who treat you have to ensure that you are stabilized before they move on to other aspects of your care. This begins at the scene of the accident because the emergency responders have to be sure that your...
Pedestrian accidents are resolved in different ways
Pedestrians who are struck by vehicles can suffer grave injuries, even at slower speeds. There are many factors that determine what type of injuries will occur. The size of the vehicle, the speed, the location of impact and the health of the pedestrian might all play...
Financial devastation can come after being hit by a car
Being struck by a car can lead to very serious injuries. When you are walking or riding a bike, you don't have the protection of the body and frame of a car. This means that your body will take the full brunt of the impact. Plus, you may have the impact of hitting the...
Pedestrian alert: Driver behavior is unpredictable by crosswalks
Most pedestrians know that they need to be careful when they cross the street. They usually do a good job of making sure they only cross in designated areas and look both ways first. Still, sometimes accidents occur in crosswalks. The reason behind many of these...
Pedestrians must ensure they remain safe this winter
As the winter weather approaches, pedestrians must make sure they remember some basic safety tips as they walk outside. Employing these may keep them from being involved in an accident. Pedestrian accidents during the winter can be particularly troublesome due to the...
Take precautions when walking your dog during the fall months
If you are a dog owner, it is important that you take the appropriate precautions for walking them now that the weather is getting cooler. Autumn has some very real risks for pedestrians, whether they have two legs or four. One serious risk that you have is that the...
Children walking, school buses and driving safety in Connecticut
With the back-to-school season here, all drivers on the road need to pay extra attention to what is going on around them. This is especially true in the hours before and after school because these are times when the children are going to be walking around more,...
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