If you have purchased a Volvo S60 sedan or V60 wagon that was manufactured from June 2, 2010 through December 21, 2016, you may have an open safety recall on your car. According to Consumer Reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a recall of nearly 145,000 Volvos due to a mechanical...
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Best ideas to prevent winter weather crashes
Like the rest of New England, southern Connecticut recently had its first round of snowfall for the season. Until the warmer spring weather arrives, we will likely see more snow — and car accidents. Each year across the United States, more than 1,300 people are killed and 116,800 are injured in crashes on snowy, slushy,...
Read MoreFairfield County Attorney Offers Best Ideas to Avoid Road Rage
Traveling some of Fairfield County's major roads can be stressful at times. Traffic congestion on Interstate 95 or on the Merritt, confusing intersections, and inconsiderate drivers can add to that frustration. Sometimes a minor inconvenience during the daily commute can escalate into violence or aggressive behavior that can result in someone's injury, or even death....
Read MoreIs Distracted Driving Becoming 'The New Normal?'
One of the core reasons drivers get distracted and engage in other risky driving behavior is because of the confidence in their ability to do so. "People have a tendency to overrate their skills and abilities in just general driving. But also we see that it extends to their ability to control and coordinate distracting...
Read MoreA Fairfield County Attorney Offers Back-To-School Safety Tips
The 2019/2020 school year is now in full swing. Many children and parents are adjusting to the post-summer commute. But have all drivers adjusted to it yet? School zones in Fairfield County often become congested with lines of traffic, some of which can spill out onto the roads and streets. In addition, many children who...
Read MoreThe 3 Leading Factors in Teen Driving Accidents
We may be nearing the end of the summer, but the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers is still in full swing in Fairfield County. This is the time of year when fatal crashes involving teens is at its highest, and it runs over the summer until the next school year begins. Over the past...
Read MoreHands on the Wheel, Eyes on the Road – And Both Off the Phone
It takes only a few seconds to text or place a call when driving, so it’s OK, right? Many young people seem to think so. You see them every day on the Merritt Parkway, Route 7 in Norwalk, Interstate 84 in Bridgeport and elsewhere in Fairfield County. Well, it takes only a few seconds to...
Read MoreA Fairfield County Attorney Offers Tips On Sharing The Road Safely
While the season is known for sunshine and relaxation, summertime on Connecticut roads is no vacation. In fact, the warmer months are when the roads generally become more dangerous than at any other time of the year. Cars and trucks share the streets and highways with motorcycles, pedestrians and bicyclists. The Insurance Institute for Highway...
Read More71 Percent Of U.S. Drivers Tell Surveyors They Take Photos Or Videos While Driving Upon Seeing Emergency Vehicles
Not only do thousands of people die each year in distracted driving accidents, a new survey shows most U.S. drivers take photos or videos upon seeing emergency responders at an accident or routine stop. “Save your communications for off the road; disconnect and just drive,” said Nick Smith, interim president and CEO of the National...
Read MoreCT Lawyer Has The Expertise You Need When Defective Brakes Cause An Accident
Many drivers in Connecticut may not even be aware their brakes are defective, but this often-undetected problem can be the source of serious accidents. Fairfield County drivers should get their vehicles serviced regularly and pay attention to recalls. Potentially defective brakes are the cause of a recent recall of the Nissan Murano. A faulty part...
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