One of the many changes seen early in the pandemic was increased speeding and other risky driving behaviors on the roads – resulting in more car accidents. However, an examination of data indicates that these driving behaviors seem to have become “the new normal.” Researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety looked at more...
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Neglect of the 'Move Over' Law Causes Another Roadside Tragedy
The results of a car accident between two vehicles are bad enough, but when a car hits a pedestrian, the outcome can be even worse — and worse still at highway speeds. Drivers can lose control, shift in their lanes when they're not paying attention, and hit bystanders on the side of the road....
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injuries Are Common in Car Accidents
TBI victims often face a long road to recovery Car accident injuries are always serious, but some are more life-altering than others. Among the most devastating are traumatic brain injuries, aka TBIs. In a car accident, TBIs are caused by the blunt force impact and the rapid back-and-forth motion you experience during the collision. Traumatic...
Read MoreHeads Up, CT Drivers: It's Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is devoted to increasing awareness about the dangers of distracted driving Despite repeated warnings about distracted driving, many drivers still don’t pay attention and often cause serious distracted driving accidents. That’s why April has been designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Connecticut and other states across the nation. “It has become all too common...
Read MoreHow Aggressive Driving & Road Rage Cause Car Accidents
A Connecticut car accident attorney gives safe driving tips for motorists Even though aggressive driving is extremely dangerous, road rage remains one of the most common causes of car accidents. Road rage is a form of aggressive driving, and it can be expressed through verbal abuse, threats, criminal damage, physical violence, and dangerous driving behaviors....
Read MoreStudy: Fatal Crashes Involving Cannabis Are Increasing
A Fairfield County car accident lawyer discusses the dangers of impaired driving With more and more states legalizing cannabis for medicinal and recreational use, the number of car accidents caused by drivers under the influence of marijuana is on the rise. In a recent article from Safety and Health magazine, it was reported that the...
Read MoreDistracted Driving Tops List of Annoying Driver Habits, Study Reports
A Fairfield car accident lawyer explains what drivers need to know to stay safe What driving habits annoy other drivers the most? Distracted driving, not using a turn signal, and tailgating top the list of a recent study examining what fuels road rage among drivers on the road. Many of these habits are also some...
Read MoreGym Accidents Can Cause Severe Injury
A CT Gym Injury Lawyer Discusses the Dangers You go the gym to get in shape and improve your health, but sometimes a workout can lead to a serious injury. Recently, a Massachusetts woman was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis (also known as rhabdo) after taking a spin class at a gym. According to a report on...
Read MoreA Connecticut Highway Tragedy on I-84
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...
Read MoreCT 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...
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