Pedestrian accidents occur across Connecticut, both in big cities and smaller towns. Being hit by a car can lead to severe injuries, lasting medical problems, and financial burdens that can be overwhelming. Understanding what to do after you have been injured as a...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Black Ice Dangers: How to Stay Safe and What to Do If You Are in a Winter Crash
Understanding the Risks of Black Ice in Connecticut Winters Winter driving in Connecticut brings its fair share of hazards, but black ice is one of the most dangerous threats on the road. Black ice is nearly invisible, forming a thin, transparent layer that blends in...
When teens cause crashes in Connecticut
Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in car accidents than any other age group due to their inexperience, the prevalence of distractions in the Digital Age and the likelihood that teens will engage in risky behaviors while driving. In Connecticut, when a...
Can you sue if a crash worsens an existing condition?
A car accident can cause serious injuries. But an accident can also exacerbate pre-existing conditions. In Connecticut, personal injury law allows accident victims to seek compensation even if they had a medical condition before a crash, provided that the wreck in...
How can people prove fault for serious car crashes?
There are several important questions to answer as soon as possible after a motor vehicle collision, and one of them is which driver (if any) is at fault for the wreck in question. The driver who caused the crash typically has legal and financial responsibility for...
How technology might prevent wrong-way highway car accidents
It's one of the most frightening scenarios any Watertown driver can imagine: driving on I-84 late at night when a pair of headlights suddenly appear and quickly grow bigger and bigger. Someone is driving on the wrong side of the highway and coming straight at you at...
3 important facts: Seat belts and car crashes
Seat belts have been a mandatory vehicle feature for decades. Automotive manufacturers have to install restraint systems for their vehicles to be street-legal. Motorists also need to wear their seatbelts and ensure that passengers wear them for optimal safety....
The risks of talking to another driver’s insurance company yourself
Most people expect very simple process when seeking compensation from an insurance company after an accident occurs. After all, many insurance providers advertise aggressively and claim that their company offers fast and generous payments. Those involved in car...
Cauda equina syndrome and car accidents: Signs to know
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious condition that is often related to car accidents – but it’s not very well known by most people. What makes cauda equina syndrome particularly devastating is that victims can actually walk away from a wreck thinking...
What is an underinsured motorist?
Those driving or riding in passenger vehicles in Connecticut often take for granted that they have the protection of liability insurance. The state requires that drivers invest in basic bodily injury and property damage liability coverage, as well as additional forms...