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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
What should you do after a car accident?
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...
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...