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Whiplash is a common car accident injury that typically occurs in rear-end collisions. It results from a sudden force jerking the neck back and forth. This can damage muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons in the neck and spinal column. While symptoms typically manifest within 24 hours, they may also appear weeks or months later. This...

Car accidents are traumatic events that can leave a lasting impact. One common car accident injury that often goes unnoticed initially is a concussion. Recognizing concussion symptoms after a crash is crucial for early intervention and proper medical treatment. Seeking experienced legal representation is also essential—especially if you were injured due to someone else's negligence....

One of the most common car accident injuries is a wrist fracture. But why are broken wrists in crashes so common? What causes them? How much money can you recover from a broken wrist in a car accident? And who's responsible for your wrist fracture expenses? Remarkably, a nationwide scientific study reveals that around 12...

According to a recent national study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian fatalities reached a four-decade high. The study emphasizes the urgent need for states to take immediate action to reduce the number of serious and fatal pedestrian accidents. "Every day, 20 people go for a walk and do not return home," Jonathan...

After years of declining deaths, Connecticut's teen fatal crash rate is rising fast. During the summer, there are many fun and interesting places to drive to in Connecticut, like Mystic Seaport, Sherwood Island, and Silver Sands, to name a few. But unfortunately, driving in the summer comes with an increased risk of car accidents -...

Learn about the common injuries bikers may face and the importance of sharing the road. As Connecticut observes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to help prevent motorcycle accidents, drivers are reminded about the potential dangers bikers face when they're involved in crashes due to the reckless actions of others. Motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable on the road...

Crashes involving distracted drivers can have life-altering consequences Distracted driving has emerged as a prevalent issue on our roads, causing numerous injuries and fatalities every year in Connecticut and across the country. Shockingly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately nine people lose their lives in distracted driving-related accidents each day in...

Personal injury accidents happen frequently in Fairfield County and throughout Connecticut. As a result, people can be left with a wide range of injuries that require medical treatment. One of the most serious is traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI can have a significant impact on the lives of victims and, in some cases, leave...

Fairfield County car accident attorney Jeremy Vishno shares winter weather driving tips for Connecticut drivers. Do you dislike driving during the winter? If so, you're not alone. One survey found that nearly three-quarters of drivers cited winter as their least favorite driving season. More specifically, drivers in the Northeast dislike winter driving the most due...

Negligent drivers continue to cause severe and fatal car accidents in Connecticut and beyond. Dangerous driving behaviors have increased significantly from 2020 to 2021, reversing the steady declines of the previous three years. According to an article by Forbes, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently released a survey indicating that speeding, red-light running, drowsy...