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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…
Who can you claim against in a truck crash?
If you are involved in a collision with a truck, you may suffer severe injuries which require extensive treatment and rehabilitation. You may also need a lot of time off work as a result. The costs of all this can be very high, and often…
2 risks for homebuyers on the hot Connecticut real estate market
Higher interest rates and other economic factors have cooled the real estate market in some states, but not in Connecticut. Prospective home buyers will still face a combination of low inventory and plenty of competition with other buyers. Those who find a property that meets…
Issues that might cause a divorce
Connecticut law generally allows you to end your marriage for various reasons, such as infidelity, financial abuse or simply because you’ve grown apart from your spouse. There are many signs that your relationship may be on the verge of failing such as a lack of…
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…
What is private divorce mediation?
Divorce mediation is an option that allows spouses to go through the divorce process in private. It provides them with the guidance of a professional mediator to assist in any issues that may arise. In Connecticut, there are two kinds of private mediation: interest-based or…
4 things to consider in a divorce with kids
Divorce involving kids can be more difficult. It can be hard for parents to watch their kids go through different emotions and significant life changes, especially when they are younger. However, if you and your spouse have irreconcilable issues and have decided to go for…
Avoid these 3 mistakes in child custody matters
Children need love and support from both parents when they’re going through tough times. One of these times is when their parents divorce. Unfortunately, it can sometimes be hard for parents to look past themselves during the divorce process. One of the most important things…
Ensuring that you have a clear property title
When you purchase a property, your legal rights to ownership are outlined in the title. Ideally, you should fully understand your rights before committing to a purchase, but this isn’t always how it works out. When issues come up with the title, they can cause…
Potential financial issues involved in a gray divorce
The number of older couples getting divorced has substantially increased in Connecticut over the last few decades. For those over 50, the divorce rate has doubled in the U.S. since 1990. The rate has increased even more for those over 65, nearly tripling over the…
Equitable distribution isn’t necessarily equal distribution
As you start planning for your divorce, you’ll see that Connecticut (like most states) is an “equitable distribution” state. People often think that means that marital assets are divided between spouses equally, or 50-50. Equitable distribution, however, means fair – not equal – division of…
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…
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