Category Archives: Car Accidents
4 ways to stay safer while traveling during the winter holidays
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…
Can you recover compensation if you contributed to a car crash?
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 accident, you…
Why children are a major driving distraction
The distractions caused by cellphones are well-known. But did you know that many people believe having children in the car can be even more distracting? It’s been found that children are one of the largest distractions for parents, and this is often a problem because…
2 common dangers of driving at night
It’s inherently harder to drive at night. It’s estimated that drivers are three times more likely to experience a car crash at night compared to during the day. The low visibility of pedestrians crossing the street or walking along the road in the dark is…
How does in-car technology contribute to crashes?
Modern cars come with a host of technology to help drivers. Some, such as anti-lock braking systems, can improve your safety without you needing to do anything extra. Others require or tempt you to interact with them. Driving requires your full attention, so anything that…
CT car crashes: injured drivers’ rights
Car accidents can be devastating and can change your life in a matter of seconds. Last year, there were 96,165 total crashes, with 180,782 vehicles and 230,621 people involved in Connecticut. Around 50% of these accidents resulted in fatal injuries. Just thinking about these numbers…
How can you reduce crash risk at intersections?
If you look at crash statistics, you will see that intersections are one of the most dangerous points on any road. The mix of vehicles moving across each other can understandably cause issues. It’s unlikely you can avoid intersections altogether, so what can you do?…
Safety tips for winter driving
Driving during winter months is inherently more dangerous than driving in other seasons because the road conditions can make an accident more likely. Some of this is also out of the control of motorists, who may have no choice but to drive in suboptimal conditions…
What steps should you take after a car accident?
No matter how safely you attempt to drive, the possibility of an accident remains. In the state of Connecticut alone, thousands of car accidents occur every year. While these incidents may cause distress, try to remain calm and follow these steps if you are ever…
How to drive safely during autumn in Connecticut
As the weather changes from hot to cold, your car’s operation also changes. To ensure your safety and that of other road users in Connecticut, it’s important to be mindful of the unique driving challenges fall weather can present. Combatting fog and frost During fall,…
Traffic fatality rates are rising in Connecticut
The state of Connecticut saw a massive upsurge in traffic fatality rates in 2021. This was part of a major spike in death rates that swept through the whole of the U.S. The number of total deaths was listed as nearly 43,000. This was an…
Why are motorcycle accidents more dangerous than car accidents?
Connecticut residents who ride motorcycles find that it gives them a great sense of freedom. However, accidents can happen, and there are reasons why those involving a motorcycle are more dangerous than car accidents. What are the dangers of motorcycle accidents? Motorcycle crashes are more…
Concerns mount over rise of fatal auto accidents in Connecticut
The roads in Connecticut are growing increasingly dangerous. This is showing itself in the number of fatal accidents that are happening across the state. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is assessing its most recent statistics to determine the causes and to find solutions. Given…
5 important winter driving tips
Eastern Connecticut embraces winter with anticipation and trepidation. For every jubilant skier and ice fisherman, there is a driver unsure of how to maneuver icy, snowy and slick roads. When the latter happens, driving confidence shrinks. And, if you mix in the actions of a…
© 2026 Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. All rights reserved.
Digital Marketing By: 