Category: Personal injury

Distracted Driving is No Accident In 2016, a New York City nonprofit, Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets, created a hashtag campaign “Crash, Not Accident” or #crashnotaccident. The word “accident” has been used reflexively and it’s no coincidence. Dating back to the industrial revolution, manufacturing juggernauts encouraged the word “accident” to be used by […]

America’s Opioid Epidemic You’ve likely read and heard many statistics about texting and driving – an epidemic that is unnecessarily claiming thousands of lives each year.And now, there is another increasing threat to our roads, school zones and crosswalks: opioids. Opioids are prescription painkillers that are odorless, widely prescribed, legal and much easier to conceal […]

Summer is officially here, and warmer weather calls for more outside activities. More and more Connecticut residents can be found on their bikes getting some exercise in and enjoying the weekends. There’s no better time to talk about four of Connecticut’s safest bike trails to enjoy with your family and loved ones. Are you doing […]

What’s in a color? Most people have a favorite, but should your favorite color necessarily be the shade of car you drive? Or, does the color of your car put you at a higher risk for an accident? Car Color And Accident Rates A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences […]

Getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol is never acceptable. Though it’s universally known that drunk driving is illegal and extremely dangerous, a problem still exists. For instance, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), recently reported that every two minutes, a person is injured in a drunk driving collision.  A recent study conducted by BackgroundChecks.org ranked […]

Most car accidents happen quickly and without much warning, resulting in an inconvenient, challenging, and expensive experience. From minor fender benders to more serious collisions, a car wreck can impact your life as well as your wallet. While a monetary settlement won’t undo the pain and suffering endured after an auto wreck, it is important […]

As a parent, one of the most difficult experiences is when your child suffers harm in any way. You do everything you can to ensure their safety, and use extra caution when they are in the car with you. Still, while you make sure to follow all safety laws, no one can control the negligence […]

Accidents involving pedestrians are on the rise in Connecticut – and across the country.Being struck while crossing the street and even while standing on sidewalks, cell phones have partly been blamed for pedestrians being distracted, as a variety of distractions plague both pedestrians and drivers. Pedestrian Accidents in Connecticut More than 1,400 pedestrian-related accidents occurred […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 66 percent of traffic fatalities were caused by aggressive driving. Aggressive driving refers to a variety of offenses, including passing when prohibited, erratic lane changing, and tailgating (following too closely). Though speeding continues to top the list of aggressive driving behaviors, following improperly remains an important […]

  It’s finally here. After 18 years of homework, school pictures and yearbooks, high school graduation is no small occasion for any teen. There is anticipation enough with saying goodbye to your favorite teachers, prom, and accepting that you are now “officially” an adult. For such a treasured and memorable time, nothing ruins the fun […]