A motor vehicle collision can instantly impact your health and finances. If you were not at fault, the other driver's insurance is supposed to cover the cost of your medical care and property damage. However, this is often not the case, as insurance companies are...
Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms became a regular part of life in 2020. Employees working from home use the video platforms to take part in business meetings. Others use them to check in with family and friends. The video sites are popular to the point that...
Though the overall number of road-related fatalities in 2019 was 2% lower than the previous year's figure, motor vehicle fatalities involving at least one truck over 10,000 pounds remained unchanged, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
One of the most common lines in a media report is that police are “continuing their investigation.” The art and science of accident reconstruction is a combination of careful observation and the application of various scientific disciplines such as physics, chemistry,...
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...
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...
