Introduction Connecticut distracted driving is a pressing issue that has garnered significant attention in recent years. Distracted driving refers to any distraction that interferes with a driver’s ability to focus on the task of driving. This includes visual distractions (looking at a phone), manual distractions (texting), and cognitive distractions (daydreaming). Each of these types of […]
Connecticut has some the of the toughest laws in the country regarding texting and driving. And there is a movement to increase penalties for two time losers – ugh offenders. Bravo. We have all seen idiots texting and driving. I have witnessed these morons racing on I-95 doing it. Why would you sacrifice your life […]
It goes without saying that texting while driving is extremely dangerous. Unfortunately, careless drivers continue to do it. I have witnessed this firsthand. Stupid – to be polite. In fact, operating a motor vehicle while texting or talking on a cell phone may be considered more than just ordinary negligence. It may be reckless conduct which […]
An auto accident involving cellphone use has been settled. Here is a summary: A Connecticut couple was severely injured when their car was struck from behind by a distracted driver. The case settled for $1.3 million. Naturally, the litigants had different versions about how significantly one driver’s cellphone figured in the crash. At a […]
Need a ride? In the past, most folks would call a cab or phone a friend. Now they whip out their Smart Phone and hit the Uber app. Within a few minutes, a vehicle whisks them away to a destination near or far. Unfortunately, with the increase in Uber traffic comes an increase in Uber […]
There are really four scenarios if you were an injured passenger in a Connecticut car accident: 1. The driver of the car in which you were traveling caused the accident; 2. The driver of another car is at fault for the accident; 3. The accident happened because of state or municipal negligence such as an […]
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