Car accidents happen every day, but a collision involving a truck can feel completely different. Trucks are bigger, heavier, and follow different rules on the road. Understanding these differences can help you recognize why the aftermath of a truck crash may be more...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
How common are delivery vehicle crashes?
Delivery vehicles help to make modern life convenient. From individuals using their personal vehicles to deliver groceries as a side job to professionals operating fleet vehicles for package delivery companies, there are more delivery vehicles on the road than ever...
How much does car crash whiplash actually cost?
People understand that certain car crash injuries tend to be quite expensive. People who lose limbs due to traumatic amputations know they need significant compensation to offset their losses. Brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries...
A simple decision can lead to dangerous intersection crashes
Human error is the leading cause of motor vehicle collisions. Frequently, those errors are relatively obvious and therefore preventable. Drivers know it is not safe to get behind the wheel after drinking or to text while driving. They overestimate their skill or...
Riding helmet-free in Connecticut can put your livelihood at risk
After a long workweek, hitting the open road on your motorcycle might seem like the perfect escape. But a few minutes of wind in your hair, riding helmet-free, may not be worth the consequences of an accident. This is especially true if your livelihood is heavily...
3 ways for drivers to prevent weather-related car crashes
Motor vehicle collisions occur for many different reasons. Some crashes are the result of intoxication or distracted driving. Occasionally, issues with vehicles, including defective components or delayed maintenance, might result in critical vehicle systems failing in...
7 Tips for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May marks Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This makes it the perfect time for Connecticut riders to refresh their knowledge on essential safety practices. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting, these tips can help you have a safer journey. 1. Always wear...
Pedestrian Accidents: What to Do If You’re Hit by a Car in Connecticut
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...
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...

