Turn on the news and it seems just about everyday you’ll hear of a major motor vehicle accident on a road not far from where you live. Unfortunately, it’s not just your imagination that serious car and truck accidents happen frequently.In 2011, 2.2 million people were injured and 32,367 individuals lost their lives in an […]
Read MoreConcussions: What You Need To Know
We hear a lot about people sustaining concussions on football or soccer fields. But concussions and other traumatic brain injuries happen right here in Connecticut on playgrounds, at work, on highways and elsewhere all the time. Sometimes one accident during an everyday event can cause a brain injury that changes the course of someone’s life. […]
Read MoreWhiplash Injury from a Car Accident
Whiplash is a well known car accident neck injury, but people may be surprised to learn that it can take a while for symptoms to show up. Accident victims may get so caught up in the stress and confusion in the moments after an accident that they overlook any injury not immediately and painfully noticeable. […]
Read MoreTruck Driver Fatigue and Accidents
With today’s ultra-fast paced lifestyle, most of us run on far too little sleep. According to a recent poll conducted by Parade magazine and the Huffington Post, the average American gets around 5 hours of sleep per night. Apparently even getting these ZZZs is no easy feat. 60% of respondents from the same poll admitted […]
Read MoreRear-End Collisions Statistics
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 […]
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