Motor vehicle accidents involving bicyclists remain an alarming concern in Connecticut, with five fatalities reported in 2023, up from the previous two years. Bike injuries involving motor vehicles are far less isolated incidents, with 336 vehicle-related injuries...
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What to do when you are a passenger injured in an auto crash
An estimated 1.66 million people in the United States were injured in motor vehicle collisions in 2023. These figures include everything from minor cuts to significant injuries, including nearly 41,000 deaths (according to the NHTSA). Even in the relatively small...
Crosswalk safety in Connecticut
Walking is a healthy activity, but it also comes with risks in Connecticut and elsewhere. According to a recent article in the Connecticut Mirror, the state’s road designs put pedestrians at risk. The data shows that 73 pedestrians were struck and killed in 2022 (the...
Road fatalities and wrongful death claims
A wrongful death claim arises when a person dies as a result of the negligence or recklessness of another person or entity. Through a wrongful death claim, surviving family can seek financial compensation. When a person dies as a result of a motor vehicle collision,...
Study finds men much more likely than women to die in fatal crashes
Recent findings indicate that across all 50 states, male drivers are more prone to be in fatal car accidents than female drivers, with Connecticut being the third most hazardous state for male drivers in terms of fatalities. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety...
Five misconceptions about filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Connecticut
The loss of a loved one is a devastating experience under any circumstance, but especially when it is due to someone else's negligence or wrongful actions. Like other states, families in Connecticut who find themselves in this tragic situation may have the option to...
Forensic Science often plays a crucial role in wrongful death lawsuits
The loss of a loved one is often one of the most challenging and defining events that families face. It may be further complicated if the death was caused by others’ negligence. In the interest of clarity and closure, families often seek answers for how it happened...
Traffic Deaths Decline Slightly
Traffic deaths have surged 30% over the past decade, with nearly 10,000 more fatalities a year occurring in the past few years than in 2013, when there were 32,893. Even though there were fewer vehicles on the roads during the pandemic, there were more crashes....
Important Rules for Drivers and Pedestrians
The days are becoming shorter and colder, but many Connecticut residents still walk as part of their daily routine. Some people walk for exercise, pleasure, or simply to get from one place to another. Some walk on sidewalks and in towns or cities, while others walk...
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
When a person dies as a result of another's carelessness or negligence, those left behind sometimes feel anger, sadness and grief, particularly if the death was preventable. Filing a wrongful death claim can be an important step in finding justice. But, before doing...