It’s the end of a long day and all you want to do is get home. You are minutes away from your destination and approaching a red light. As you gently press your brakes, suddenly the deafening crunch of metal fills your ears while the car violently jerks forward. You’ve just been rear-ended. Rear-end collisions […]
Read MoreConnecticut Teenage Driving Resource
This page includes information on many of the facts surrounding teen driving, getting a driver’s license, and also many of the common reasons for these accidents as teenagers have a higher propensity to be involved in a collision. If you have been involved in an accident with a teen, or your teen has been the […]
Read MoreAggressive Driving
We have all seen this behavior from other drivers occur. The tail-gating followed by sudden braking or acceleration is dangerous and bound to cause an accident. This could be happening at low speeds in traffic, or worse at high speeds, leaving little room for error or a way out should the unexpected arise. What is […]
Read MoreJoin Our Facebook Campaign: PHS Project Graduation for Class of 2016
Reducing drinking and driving among people of all ages According to a 2011 Connecticut School Health Survey, 1 in 4 teenagers in Connecticut admit to getting in a car with a driver who has been drinking. The Flood Law Firm wants to be a part of the solution in cutting down on underage drinking, as […]
Read MoreRoad Rage on the Rise?
Whether faceless behind a computer screen or the wheel of a car, feeling anonymous can drive people act irrationally or sometimes combative. From internet bullying to road rage, acts of aggression are dangerous to both the perpetrator and those around them. And when the aggressor is in control of a several thousand-pound vehicle, a single […]
Read More8 Best Apps for Driving
The smartphone has revolutionized our lives, and that certainly includes our time on the road. There is a bevy of driving-related apps out there that do everything from helping you find a parking space to ensuring you get a fair price on car repair.Below are some of our favorite driving apps that can help save […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving Accidents
It was a bright, spring day when Ann decided to post a few selfies and a status update of her love for Pharrell William’s song “Happy” to her Facebook page. The trouble is she was using her social media account while driving. Exactly one minute after this post, Ann crosses the center divide, her car […]
Read MoreCar Accident Types
4 Deadly Car Accident Types All car accidents are frightening – when we can walk away from the crunching smash of metal and fiberglass of an auto accident, shaken but alive, we feel lucky. The chances of walking away from a fender-bender are relatively high, but there are certain car accident types that are more likely to […]
Read MoreCar Accident Checklist
It only takes a few seconds for the violent impact of a car accident to completely alter your life. Once the overwhelming fear, screech of tires and crunching metal are silenced, your first thoughts may be what to do next. Whether the accident was caused by bad weather conditions or a reckless driver, it’s imperative […]
Read MoreEnd Distracted Driving Presentation to Encourage Safe Driving Habits
The Flood Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Alec Bates was involved in the End Distracted Driving (EDD) presentation as the chair of CTLA’s Young Lawyers’ Committee. This interactive, scientifically-guided and evidence-based program is designed to bring awareness to the public about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage safer driving behavior.The speaker, […]
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