A 22-year-old Hartford woman died on Oct. 25 when she was struck and killed by a large truck after her car broke down on Interstate 84 in Newtown, according to Connecticut State Police. The victim had exited her disabled Mercury Sedan that had been eastbound and was standing in the left lane, “attempting to flag...
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CT Steps Up Efforts to Protect Pedestrians Amid Surge in Unsafe Driving During Pandemic
A pedestrian accident lawyer in Fairfield County provides the details you should know For children, Halloween is a season of scares and treats. For many parents, one of their biggest fears on Halloween is a reckless motorist causing a pedestrian accident and turning a festive holiday into a tragedy. With Halloween approaching, many children in...
Read MoreMotorcyclist Dies in Fatal Bridgeport Crash
A motorcycle accident lawyer explains what drivers in Connecticut need to know A motorcycle accident in Bridgeport, Connecticut involving another vehicle recently resulted in the death of the motorcyclist, according to the Connecticut Post. The fatal crash took place on a recent Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Stratford Avenue and East Main Street. The...
Read MoreSouthern CT's most dangerous intersections: Head-on crash in Danbury underscores crossroad accidents
A head-on collision at a busy southern Connecticut intersection recently sent two people to the hospital and put a spotlight on other dangerous crossroads in the state. The crash happened on June 24 at around 10:30 p.m. in the area of the Padanaram Road and Jeanette Street intersection in Danbury. It involved two sedans, an...
Read More2 people seriously injured in Fairfield County head-on collision
Connecticut lawyer explains why accidents happen and legal options available Two drivers recently sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision in Fairfield County caused by one of the drivers who reportedly crossed the double-yellow line in the road and crashed head-on into the other vehicle, according to the New Haven Daily Voice. While head-on collisions...
Read MoreWhat to do after a boating accident
Boating is popular in Fairfield County. In warmer months, there may be hundreds of boats and other watercraft out on Candlewood Lake, Lake Zoar, Norwalk Harbor, and the Long Island Sound on a nice day. But when there are more boats on the water, there is a greater risk for boating accidents. Being injured in...
Read MoreA dangerous & deadly mix: Teen drivers & speeding
When it comes to driving, speed kills — especially if you're a teen. That's according to a new study from the Governors Highway Safety Association and Ford Motor Company Fund, which sheds light on the problem and explains how teen drivers and passengers are at higher risk of being involved in a fatal car accident...
Read MoreDistracted driving fuels rise in crashes, fatalities
People drive distracted on highways, backroads, rural routes, private drives, you name it - but in some places, the car accidents they cause are more deadly than others. The people on "Death Boulevard" know this all too well. Recently, over the course of one year, a 0.4 mile stretch of Ella T. Grasso Boulevard in...
Read MoreWhy are claims involving intersection accidents so complex?
You’re driving and about to approach an intersection. You’ve got a green light and continue on your way when without warning you're T-boned by another driver as you enter the intersection. Situations like this happen a lot more than you might expect and describe one of the most common types of car accidents: intersection crashes....
Read MoreHow much is my case worth?
Your car accident may result in injuries to yourself and passengers, as well as damage to your vehicle. But not all accident costs are obvious at first. You might be unable to work for an extended period of time, making it difficult to support your family. Medical expenses can add up quickly, especially if your...
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