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...
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...
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...
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...
We all know that cell phones are a significant distraction for drivers, which has become a problem in Connecticut and around the country. The introduction of smart phones has only made the situation worse, and the number of motor vehicle collisions caused by...
In Connecticut, and around the country, pedestrian death rates are rising. A study from the Governors Highway Safety Association reveals that, in 2019, there were 6590 pedestrian fatalities in the United States, a 5% increase from 2018 and a 60% increase from 2009....
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,...
