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...
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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...
Sobering facts about kids and car accidents
As a parent, you probably worry a lot about the safety of your children. With school shootings becoming more common, you may even fret about them going to school. Being a parent involves a lot of hard work and stress just to make sure your child does not end up hurt...
Woman loses life after a hit-and-run accident
Connecticut residents who are victims of hit-and-run accidents face many challenges. There are issues related to dealing with the emotional, physical and financial costs associated with injuries. Fortunately, there are legal remedies for dealing with these kinds of...
What makes women more prone to car accident injuries than men?
A research team from the University of Virginia recently published a study showing that women are 73% more likely to suffer serious injuries or be killed in auto accidents. This was true even when controlling for the model year of their cars, their height, weight and...
Young adult drivers might be just as dangerous as teens
Teen drivers are one of the most common hazards Connecticut drivers are warned about on the summer roads. Thousands of teenagers across the nation typically take their driver’s test during the summer, and whether they pass or fail, their inexperience can pose a major...
Why you shouldn’t take the insurance company’s first offer after a car accident
An average commute from work takes a sudden turn for the worse. Your car is damaged, and you're injured. You call the police, exchange information with the other driver, and finally head home. When you call the insurance company, they make an offer that would cover...
118 years after the first speed limit, how fast are cars moving?
Most Connecticut drivers know the dangers of speeding, but some motorists still do it. However, you may not know that Connecticut was a leader in trying to slow cars down. The first automobile speed limit law in the United States passed in Connecticut in 1901. At the...
Seek compensation after a bad crash resulting in serious injuries
Car wrecks are one event that nobody hopes they will ever experience. When you do, you have to set your priorities for handling everything related to the wreck. One of the most important things to do is to make sure that you have all injuries evaluated by a medical...
Any distraction is a hazard for drivers
Distracted driving can be just as deadly as drunk driving. Anyone who is out on the streets of Connecticut needs to ensure that they aren't letting anything else claim their attention. What many people might not realize is that there are many ways that people who are...