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...
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How do police reconstruct an accident?
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,...
Where do you file suit if you’re in an out-of-state car accident?
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...
Connecticut initiates program to reduce distracted car accidents
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...
Crash avoidance systems could cut rear-end truck crashes
A rear-end collision by a truck, which can weigh 30 times more than a passenger vehicle, may be deadly for the occupants of those smaller vehicles. These truck accidents were rapidly increasing although crash avoidance technology can prevent 40 percent of these...
Know the dangers of fatigued driving
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...
Brake Safety Week to take place August 23 to 29, 2020
As most truck drivers in Connecticut are aware, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds a brake inspection spree every year called Brake Safety Week in the effort to enforce the trucking industry's brake regulations. Inspectors issue an out-of-service order to...
Trucking companies should monitor harsh braking and acceleration
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 at higher risk of car accidents in warm weather
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...
Frequent causes of truck accidents
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...