Category Archives: Car Accidents
We are New London motor vehicle accident lawyers
Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents are unavoidable, regardless of how well we drive. Being an accident victim means that you are entitled to insurance coverage from several policies, along with compensation from the negligent driver if the insurance coverage is not enough. Car accidents are a…
Common causes of wintertime car accidents
Winter is here in Eastern Connecticut, meaning drivers will need to take extra precautions when driving on snowy or icy roads. The following are some common causes of wintertime car accidents. Speeding, tailgating and poor handling on hills When winter weather strikes, it is important…
How can whiplash injuries affect you after an accident?
After a car crash, you may feel mysterious aches and pains in your neck or back. For chronic whiplash injuries, symptoms may not show up until days or weeks later and could be a sign of something more worrisome. How do whiplash injuries occur? According…
4 ways an attorney can help after a serious accident and injury
A serious car accident can turn your life upside-down. One minute you’re a healthy, independent adult with a successful career. The next, an injury knocks you off your feet and leaves you unable to work or even function as normal. In times like these, it…
What If Injuries From A Car Accident Show Up Later?
Not every injury appears to be serious at first glance. You may walk away feeling sore but alright after a rear-end accident on a city street. Unfortunately, even accidents involving slow speeds and minor vehicle damage can leave lasting impacts. After an accident, the full…
The do’s of driving in a storm
As you may assume, the likelihood and occurrence of accidents increases during inclement weather. A big reason for this? People don’t seem to drive any more cautious when its raining, snowing, etc. During rain storms, your sight is hindered, thus is your reaction time. It’s…
Who is liable in a drunk driving accident?
Most drivers know that drunk driving is wrong, but unfortunately some people still do it. If their poor decision causes an accident, injured parties have the right to seek compensation. However, the liable party for said compensation may go beyond the person behind the wheel.…
Smartphones behind rise in car crashes among mobile workers
The vehicle management and reimbursement platform Motus offers various tools that help businesses lower the collision rates among their mobile workers. Still, mobile workers are always connected and thus more prone to drive distracted. Motus has focused on this trend in its 2018 Distracted Driving…
Fewer fatalities with rural traffic roundabouts
Rural Connecticut roads might be safer if developers replace traffic-light intersections with roundabouts. While traffic lights reduce the number of accidents overall, the crashes that do occur are more likely to lead to severe injuries. There are not fewer accidents with roundabouts, but there are…
Preventing the impact of drowsy driving
Drowsy driving is a widespread trend that has inspired various safety initiatives, including the National Sleep Foundation’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week and HHS’ Healthy People 2020 program. Drivers in Connecticut should respond by learning what the dangers are and doing what they can to avoid…
Vehicle infotainment systems distract drivers
Vehicle infotainment systems are distracting drivers in Connecticut and across the U.S., according to a new study. Apparently, the systems demand too much brain power for drivers to adequately pay attention to the road. For the study, researchers from the University of Utah tracked 64…
What are some common factors in motorcycle accidents?
The warmer Connecticut weather has bikers jumping onto their motorcycles and hitting the road. Unfortunately, this means more opportunities for motorcycle accidents as well. Connecticut is above the national average when it comes to motorcycle fatalities. Nationwide, around 14 percent of all traffic fatalities involve…
Programming autonomous vehicles
Whether or not anyone has seen an autonomous car operating on the streets of Connecticut, most people agree that such vehicles are coming in the near future. However, a computer programmer and professor in the field believes that errors in the method of programming could…
Collision avoidance systems shown to prevent car crashes
Many Connecticut drivers are aware that driving can be a dangerous activity, especially as drowsy and distracted drivers are found on the roadways. However, a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that collision avoidance systems like lane departure warning systems and blind…
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