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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...

In a car accident, broken glass can be a major source of injury. When a crash involves flying shards of glass, a person can suffer cuts and abrasions in their face, head, and even eyes. While some of these abrasions may seem minor at first, they can sometimes lead to long-term scarring and other complications....

Could technology help prevent Connecticut pedestrian accidents? Connecticut has too many pedestrian accidents. And the problem is getting worse. From January 2021 to September of this year, Connecticut reported 1,884 car accidents involving pedestrians. In September alone, there were 74. In 2020, there were 61 pedestrians who died in Connecticut traffic accidents, which is eight...