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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’re probably not thinking about accidents when you get into your car. You’re thinking about getting to work, picking up your kids, maybe just making it home after a long day. But all of that can change in a flash. One driver blows through a light. Someone checks their phone. A car veers too far […]

Well, it finally happened: the dreaded car accident. No matter the details of who hit whom or how severe the damage, getting into any kind of accident is scary. Even a minor collision can leave you in significant pain, causing you to miss out on the things you like to do – like going for […]

The crushing impact, shattering glass, flailing objects, and bodily injury combine to make auto accidents among the most frightening experiences you may ever endure. Despite advances in vehicle technology and safety design, car crashes continue to be a leading cause of death in the U.S. and around the world. In most cases, accidents can be […]

Whether it’s a minor fender-bender or a major 10 car pile-up, the pain of an auto accident can make you feel like you just got hit by an offensive lineman in an NFL game. During and after a car accident, your body reacts to danger by producing adrenaline. This same reaction that helps us escape […]