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During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is taking action to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities on our roads by launching a statewide enforcement and public awareness campaign. CT police are targeting inattentive drivers Now through April 30, 2025, Connecticut law enforcement agencies, backed by the...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month As we mark National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, it's important to reflect on the importance of staying focused when behind the wheel. Taking your eyes off the road, even for a few seconds, can lead to devastating consequences. Between 2020 and 2024, more than 17,000 car accidents...

One of the most frightening moments for someone behind the wheel might be the sight of a wrong-way driver approaching. A head-on collision is a real possibility, which could result in serious injuries or even death. Fortunately, the state of Connecticut has taken action to prevent wrong-way car accidents. A recent discussion by Connecticut’s State...

A groundbreaking study from researchers at Mass General Brigham has identified a potential new treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI), a condition that has long been one of the most challenging to treat. TBIs are a common result of serious accidents in Massachusetts, including car and truck wrecks, slip and falls, and motorcycle crashes. Breakthrough...

Rising traffic fatalities in prompt calls for change Connecticut is facing a growing road safety crisis, with traffic-related fatalities continuing at an alarming rate. In the first three weeks of the new year, 20 people lost their lives in crashes, according to data from the University of Connecticut. Recognizing the urgent need for action, state...

Speed cameras: A step toward safer roads in Massachusetts At the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone, our experienced personal injury lawyers know speeding ranks as a top factor in serious car accidents. That’s why we applaud a proposal by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey to install speed cameras. Traffic cameras could be a game-changer in...

The rise in car accident fatalities across Connecticut over the past year serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of road safety. Preliminary data indicates that 314 people lost their lives on Connecticut roads in 2024, surpassing the 2023 total of 308, according to an article published by CT Insider. While this number falls...

With the new year comes new rules to reduce the risk of Worcester car accidents. A significant and welcomed change in 2025 includes the introduction of a 25-mph speed limit for streets without posted speed restrictions, according to an article in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. While enforcement of this new limit has been delayed...

Impaired driving remains a serious issue across Connecticut, and every year, it claims lives that could have been saved. According to a recent movement called “Not One More,” advocates, law enforcement, and community leaders are banding together to tackle impaired driving head-on during the holiday season. The consequences of driving under the influence are far-reaching....

Unsafe road conditions combined with negligent driving have resulted in tragic pedestrian accidents on State Street in Springfield, Mass. In recent years, three people lost their lives trying to cross State Street near the city’s library. City officials recently announced a safety upgrade to address the problem. By the end of December, the city will...