Personal injury lawsuits involve two important issues: liability and damages. You must prove both parts of a personal injury claim in order to recover compensation for your injuries. Liability / Fault What caused your Connecticut car accident? Who is liable for your injuries? Answering these questions is not as simple as it may seem. While […]
Over the last few years, studies have underlined the dangers that drivers face on Connecticut’s roads. In the 2011 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, both Hartford and Bridgeport were ranked among America’s 193 most dangerous cities for car accidents. Hartford was number 187 and Bridgeport was number 173. And according to the National Highway Traffic […]
A study by the National Academy of Sciences recently found that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does not have the expertise to properly examine and monitor vehicles with advanced electronics. Car manufacturers are installing increasingly sophisticated hardware and computer software in cars. Just like other systems, these electronics can malfunction and potentially cause […]
A recent article by msnbc.com questions whether ignition interlock devices should be required on all vehicles, not just on the vehicles of people convicted of drunk driving. The debate centers around whether preventing the risk of Connecticut drunk driving accidents outweighs the personal liberty involved in choosing to drive after drinking “just a few.” As […]
According to Connecticut State police, there were 268 reported Connecticut car accidents during New Year’s weekend. This number is a 25 percent increase from last year, which saw 214 accidents. Furthermore, unlike last year, there was one fatal car accident – a man and woman from Rhode Island were killed in an I-95 accident. While […]
A sharp increase in the number of pedestrian accidents in Stamford, Connecticut, has police officers warning both pedestrians and drivers to watch out for each other. Jaywalkers have been the main culprit in the most recent pedestrian accidents. Five out of eight Stamford pedestrian accidents in December were caused by pedestrians. According to Patrol Captain, […]
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