Computers thinking on their own have been the premise of many nightmarish science fiction movies and books. However, the reality of artificial intelligence (AI) is far more boring than stories of robot uprisings would have you believe. Most forms of AI have very...
3 tips to avoid distracted driving
Injuries from motor vehicle collisions can be catastrophic and cause lasting damage. Taking proactive steps to avoid distracted driving can lessen your chances of causing a distracted driving accident and increase your chances of avoiding one caused by others. 1. Do...
Top 3 driving distractions
If you struggle to do more than one thing at a time, you are not alone. The truth is, it is almost always difficult for the human mind to do two things simultaneously, even when you do not realize it. This is especially true when it comes to driving. According to the...
It’s not just in your head: Tailgaters put you in danger
When someone tailgates you, do you spend miles glaring at the rearview mirror? Do you slow down or speed up to try to get them to pass -- or to create extra space? Do you feel completely stressed out the entire time? These responses are very normal, and people...
Teen crash rates go up with passengers in the car
Every adult remembers that teenager who got their driver’s license before their group of friends. They may only have been a few months older, but they hit that important age first. They started driving to school while everyone else was taking the bus. That new-found...
Drivers continue to take risks, despite known dangers
Commuting to work is just part of the daily grind for many people in New London and is usually uneventful. However, there are always those who engage in risky behaviors while driving and will end up causing a car accident. Research from AAA shows that some drivers...
Caffeine-related truck accidents can cause personal injury
Large trucks travel to and through Connecticut regularly. Those who drive passenger vehicles may be accustomed to their presence and not consider the potential dangers these large vehicles present. However, truckers cover great distances at significant speeds. A truck...
People continue to drive distracted while recognizing dangers
The good news is that the message about distracted driving being dangerous is reaching the public. According to a recent survey conducted by an enterprise which compares auto insurance prices, over 37% of those asked recognized that it is always dangerous to text and...
Affluence blamed for pedestrian accidents
There are many causes of pedestrian accidents such as texting and driving, red-light running and impaired driving. Recent research from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, however, sheds new light on these personal injury accidents. Drivers of expensive cars yield...
Teens more likely to crash when schools start early in the day
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that teenagers in junior and senior high sleep 8 to 10 hours. If they do not, they are liable to become inattentive and distracted behind the wheel the next morning. If you were injured in Connecticut in a car crash...
