After a car accident, debt can pile up fast, and many parties find that they are unable to manage escalating bills. In many cases, the thousands of dollars a driver pours into coverage does not always cover everything they would expect. The monetary impact of an auto...
Car Accidents
Statistics show that distracted driving is still a significant issue
If you sustained a serious injury caused by a distracted driver -- while in a car, on a bicycle or as a pedestrian -- most likely your life has been affected. You may be in pain, out of work or suffering through difficult medical treatment. The financial troubles...
Are cars with roof openings more dangerous?
When it comes to a vehicle, not everyone likes a roof over their head. Convertibles were phased out in the late-'60s and early-'70s because they were structurally unsafe. Subsequently, T-tops, sunroofs, removable tops, and panoramic roofs have been employed. As with...
Cars and trucks may soon check for sober drivers
There have been many initiatives to address the dangers of drinking and driving. There has been a reduction in the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) to .08. The penalties have become increasingly stringent, particularly for repeat offenders. Nevertheless,...
Accident reconstruction in disputed motor vehicle collision cases
We all recognize that there are two sides to every story. This situation arises frequently in motor vehicle collision cases, when the parties involved have different versions of what occurred. The physical and emotional trauma of a serious crash may also prevent an...
New research regarding concussions and their impact on processing sound
Concussions can cause many different kinds of debilitating symptoms. These symptoms can include headaches, nausea, confusion, and dizziness. Researchers have found that a blow to the head can make it difficult for the brain to process or understand human speech in a...
Drivers not slowing down in 2021
Many will recall the empty roads of the spring of 2020. It became an invitation for some drivers to speed on roads normally congested with traffic. On surface roads, this meant reckless driving and street racing. On the highways, there were a record numbers of drivers...
Racial disparities in motor vehicle collision deaths
Countless news stories described reckless driving during the pandemic. A record number of drivers were cited for traveling 100 mph or faster during this time period, and others were noted to be logged onto Zoom meetings while driving. These and other reckless driving...
Which seats in your vehicle are the most dangerous?
Motor vehicle safety means a lot not only to drivers but to passengers along for the ride. Of course, wearing seatbelts and avoiding risky behaviors can keep everyone in the vehicle safe. However, your seating choice in the car might also affect whether you are...
Is drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving?
Most Connecticut residents are familiar with the dangers of drunk driving, and there are frequent statewide and national campaigns to alert people to how risky it can be. However, drowsy driving is another problem that has caused many motor vehicle collisions, and is...