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Connecticut driver admits to striking pedestrian
Police in Connecticut say that charges will likely be filed against a man who admits to striking a pedestrian in Windham County on the evening of Oct. 20 and fleeing the scene. A 27 year old woman was injured while walking a bicycle on Norwich…
Your divorce decisions now can impact your life later
When you make the decision to divorce your spouse, you need to make sure that you have things together to protect yourself. There are some splits that are amicable; however, others are filled with disagreements. Even if you and your spouse get along fairly well,…
Social Security benefits will see increase for 2019
The payments that a person who receives Social Security Disability (SSD) receives do replace some of the income they had before their disability, but not all of it. Many people eagerly await the news from the Social Security Administration (SSA) about whether they will get…
The increase in large truck traffic deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that the number of U.S. fatalities in 2017 involving large trucks, or trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, rose by 9 percent. Connecticut motorists may be interested to learn that for…
Injured motorcyclists may opt to seek compensation
Motorists need to watch out for motorcycles, even when they don’t think there will be any on the road. One of the issues that happens in many cases is that drivers will claim they didn’t see the motorcyclist. This is especially true around intersections where…
Taxes: Another reason for strategic planning in divorce
Divorce is fraught with emotion. When the spousal relationship dissolves, it can create stress and bring out the worst in some people. While it can seem cold to say so, it is important for the parties seeking a Connecticut divorce to approach the process rationally.…
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…
Respectful communication goes a long way in a divorce
Handling the logistical nightmare that a divorce brings can be challenging. You have to think about where you are going to live if you are the one leaving the marital home. Changing your mailing address and working through the divorce matters can all be a…
Practical tips for anyone going through a divorce
The process of divorce is one that can impact people differently. If you are in the midst of a divorce or realize that your marriage is ending, consider these tips to help you as work through the legal process. One of the most important things…
A refresher on sharing the road with school buses
With school back in session, it can take time to adjust to school buses being back on the roads. Drivers throughout Connecticut need to reacquaint themselves with the rules around school buses. Here are a few reminders of what’s expected of motorists when driving around…
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…
Social Security Disability has some work options possible
People who have worked for a living and become disabled before they are able to retire from work might file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This coverage is only for people who meet requirements for the work they’ve done, such as having enough work…
Plan for the legal end of your marriage if it is beyond repair
When you feel like your marriage is failing, you have an important decision to make. You need to think about whether your marriage is worth fighting for or if you are ready to let it go. If the answer is that you are ready to…
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…
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