Hit-and-run accidents often seem to offer little opportunity to recover damages for injuries caused by the fleeing driver. The identity of the negligent driver is usually unknown to the victim, and police do not always arrive at the scene soon enough to identify the...
Despite a New London area resident’s best driving habits, car accidents still happen. Even if you’re the best driver in the state, you can’t control other drivers and their actions. Most drivers will be in at least one car accident in their driving career. Luckily...
Even though drivers in Connecticut are constantly reminded of the dangers of distracted driving, it is still a common cause of car accidents. State legislators and law enforcement are cognizant of the problem and are taking steps to reduce its frequency. A program is...
In New London and throughout Connecticut, drivers taking to the road in their vehicles after drinking or using drugs is a constant danger. Because DUIs negatively impact judgment, reflexes and attentiveness, accidents can happen with injuries and fatalities....
Connecticut drivers see advertisements and billboards everywhere telling them not to drive drunk. However, they are not told of the dangers of driving while fatigued. The truth is that the hazards of driving without sleep can be every bit as bad as driving while...
Harsh driving is not uncommon among passenger vehicle drivers in Connecticut, and the same goes for truckers, too. Harsh driving is driving characterized by rapid changes in speed and direction, and it usually indicates impatience or aggression. Truck drivers who...
Connecticut teens, like many others in America, make mistakes behind the wheel. With their lack of experience, absence of judgment and feelings of invincibility, many learn these mistakes the hard way. According to AAA, the start of the summer driving season is in...
Commercial trucks in Connecticut pose a great risk to small vehicles. Both small vehicle drivers and truck drivers should take all the necessary precautions. Minor errors such as failing to signal when overtaking or when passing may result in catastrophic truck...
Connecticut residents who drive a newer model sports car or subcompact car should know that these see the highest number of fatal car accidents. The automotive research firm iSeeCars.com looked at the fatal accident rates of 2013-2017 model vehicles using data from...
When drivers in Connecticut think of distractions, they probably think of their phone or the radio first. They may not realize that food and drinks can make them just as inattentive behind the wheel. A study from 2014 says that drivers are 3.6 times more likely to...
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