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...
Personal Injury
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...
Red-light cameras: advantages and disadvantages
Running a red light may not be the most significant traffic violation, but it can lead to serious crashes. If you were injured by a red-light runner, then you may have good grounds for a personal injury claim here in Connecticut. An attorney may gather the necessary...
Distracted driving laws in Connecticut
Distracted driving can lead to serious car accidents that harm victims and their families which is why it should always be avoided. Unfortunately, distracted driving behaviors include a variety of behaviors drivers engage in everyday which do not make them any less...
Different personal injury damages protect car accident victims
A variety of helpful and important damages are available through a personal injury claim for damages that can assist victims of car accidents and other types of accidents with their injuries and damages. Victims of car accidents may suffer physical, financial and...
Product liability law provides justice for injured consumers
When people purchase a product at a store, they make a reasonable assumption that it is safe for its intended use. If they take the product home, use it correctly and are injured due to a dangerous defect in the product, they deserve to be compensated for their...
12 shocking distracted driving facts and stats
Distracted driving is not only dangerous, its careless. While a single individual isn't the culprit, each crash is often due to the actions of a single distracted driver. These crashes lead to thousands of injuries and fatalities each year. Many states have either...
Couple spends weeks in hospital after dog attack
There is no doubt that the vast majority of pet owners in Connecticut love their animals. They often go out of their way to ensure that their pets lead happy, healthy lives. However, pet owners also have a responsibility to protect others from the actions of their...