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...
Car Accidents
How to drive safely during autumn in Connecticut
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Oct 13, 2022 | Car Accidents, Injuries
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
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Jun 10, 2022 | Car Accidents
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 increase of 10.5% over the...
Why are motorcycle accidents more dangerous than car accidents?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Apr 19, 2022 | Car Accidents, Motorcycle 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?...
Concerns mount over rise of fatal auto accidents in Connecticut
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Jan 6, 2022 | Car Accidents
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...
5 important winter driving tips
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Dec 16, 2021 | Car Accidents
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...
Can I recover damages if I am partially responsible for my accident?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Nov 24, 2021 | Car Accidents
When a car accident occurs, our first thought is often to determine who is at-fault for the accident. While it may seem that only one party is responsible for the accident, it is likely that multiple parties acted negligently and therefore are at least partially at...
Consider these factors before settling your car accident claim
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Oct 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
You’ve got a lot to think about in the aftermath of a serious car accident. You may need extensive medical treatment and rehabilitative care, and you’ll have to find a way to pay for it, which can be challenging if your injuries have left you unable to work. You’ll...
Head-on collision in Middletown injures two
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Sep 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
Head-on collisions can be inexplicable. Why does one vehicle cross a clearly marked centerline and crash into a car headed in the opposite direction? Fortunately, when such accidents occur in an urban setting, the vehicles are not moving at very high speeds, and the...
What if I got in an accident with an uninsured driver?
On Behalf of Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law | Jul 28, 2021 | Car Accidents
Everyone needs auto insurance to drive in Connecticut legally. However, some people still drive without auto insurance. If an uninsured driver hits you, you don’t need to worry about paying for the accident’s expenses because Connecticut requires that your insurance...
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