When a car accident involves an impaired driver, many might assume the driver is at fault. While that is true in most cases, there are certain situations where bars and restaurants may be liable as well. Connecticut law holds these businesses accountable if they serve...
Winter in Connecticut paints a beautiful picture, but the weather can also turn roads into slippery challenges. If you've experienced the dangers of driving in snow, you know how snowy roads can be dangerous. In 2021, over 121,000 motor vehicle crashes were linked to...
Hundreds of thousands of hit-and-run crashes occur on U.S. roads every year, leaving countless victims injured and confused about what to do next. These accidents can be devastating, causing physical and emotional harm to those involved. If you find yourself in this...
As the sun sets, the risks on our roads increase dramatically. Nighttime driving presents unique challenges that can catch even the most seasoned drivers off guard. From reduced visibility to increased fatigue, the dangers lurking in the shadows can turn an ordinary...
A sudden car accident can turn an ordinary day into a cataclysmic event. You're cruising down the road one moment, and the next, you're dealing with a collision. While no one can predict when these unforeseen circumstances might occur, Connecticut's negligence law can...
Many motor vehicle collisions occur because of the mistakes or improper conduct of one driver in particular. People underestimate how much alcohol affects their driving ability or overestimate their ability to multitask. In a perfect world, the people who cause...
In most of the developed world, the death rate from car accidents is going down. This has also been true in the United States, at least over the last 90 years or so. Between 1920 and 2010, for instance, the death rate from car accidents dropped consistently every...
If your goal is to stay safe this winter, it may be wise to avoid using the cruise control. Many drivers use this every time they get on the interstate, perhaps during their daily commute. But the winter weather – and the slick roads it can create – mean that it’s...
Where will your winter holiday travels be taking you and your family this year? Most Americans will be traveling by automobile to visit family and friends, which is the most dangerous form of travel, mile for mile. But even Connecticut residents who don’t plan on...
Your contribution to a car crash in Connecticut does not necessarily disqualify you from recovering compensation for the harm and loss you suffered. The state follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means that even if you were partially at fault for the...
