Motor Vehicle Accidents

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 (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...

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...

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...

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...