Being involved in a motor vehicle crash is a harrowing event that can leave individuals shocked. The moments immediately following an accident are crucial for the safety of those involved and the legal and insurance processes that will inevitably follow. Knowing the...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why many parents have no choice but to drive while distracted
Distracted driving is a very dangerous personal choice that affects not just the motorist who is distracted, but also anyone that they cross paths with in traffic. The cultural discussion about distracted driving often focuses primarily on the use of technology. From...
3 types of losses people can potentially recover after a car crash
Connecticut car crashes have a tendency to be incredibly expensive. Even minor damage to a vehicle can cost thousands of dollars to repair. More serious collisions may also lead to people getting hurt, which can cause an avalanche of additional expenses. Bills...
How Connecticut drivers can handle crashes caused by the uninsured
Most drivers in Connecticut prefer to avoid a crash by driving as carefully as possible. Yet, no matter how careful an individual driver may be, they can very easily cross paths with multiple irresponsible people on any given day. Negligent drivers might break traffic...
3 common reasons that serious car accidents occur
Car accidents occur for various reasons, but some factors consistently top the list. It’s important for drivers to know what they are so that they can strive to drive safely every time they get behind the wheel. Most accidents happen because of human error. Other...
What factors can influence your car accident settlement?
Connecticut uses the rule of modified comparative negligence when dealing with car crash claims. This means two things: Firstly, you cannot make a successful claim if the court finds you are more at fault than the other party – i.e. if you were more than 50% to blame....
Who determines fault for a Connecticut car crash?
One of the most important steps to take after a car crash in Connecticut involves figuring out who is at fault. Although both drivers should have insurance, it will be the driver responsible for the crash who will typically have to provide coverage for the other...
6 steps to take after a car accident to protect your right to compensation
Most of us have been in a car accident at some point. Serious wrecks with long-term bodily injury to someone involved are (thankfully) much less common in Connecticut. Still, they do happen virtually every day in the Nutmeg State. No matter how skilled and experienced...