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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...

In recent years, Connecticut has experienced a troubling increase in traffic fatalities, reversing decades of progress in roadway safety. This post-pandemic trend, highlighted by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and other state leaders, demands urgent action to address the growing dangers on Connecticut roads. CT traffic fatalities are rising post-pandemic According to a recent Hartford Courant...

Pedestrian safety has become a growing concern in communities across the country, and a recent pedestrian accident at Forest Hills station in Boston serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers people face when walking near traffic. On Oct. 12, Glenn Inghram lost his life when an MBTA bus struck him in a crosswalk outside...

Alarmingly and tragically, pedestrian accident deaths continue to persist as a major problem in Connecticut. According to an article in NBC CT, the state was on track to surpass the record number of pedestrian fatalities recorded in 2022 (72 deaths). The grim news comes during October, which is National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month, and serves...

The City of Worcester is planning to complete long-awaited road improvements. While delayed, the upgrades come at a time when there is heightened awareness about pedestrian safety. October is National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month, a time to reflect on those who lost their lives or were seriously injured in traffic accidents caused by negligent drivers....

Is there a magic wand to make traffic better in Boston? No, but a new initiative by Google called Project Green Light that uses artificial intelligence may be the next best thing. The City of Boston is partnering with the tech giant to use AI and Google Maps driving trends to create intelligent recommendations to...

Truck accidents can be devastating, especially on Connecticut's busy highways like I-95 and I-84, where commercial vehicles regularly share the road with passenger cars. If you think truck accidents are rare, think again. A recent CT Insider report reveals they happen at a staggeringly high rate. In 2023 alone, there were 1,736 accidents involving trucks...

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone Files $250 Million Lawsuit For Easthampton Family SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (August 15, 2024) – The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone filed a $250 million lawsuit this week on behalf of the family of a 52-year-old, Easthampton mother who was killed earlier this year on her way home in a...

Road rage is an all-too-common phenomenon on Connecticut’s highways and streets. This form of aggressive driving is a dangerous behavior that can lead to serious accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. So, just how dangerous is Connecticut when it comes to road rage? The state was ranked fifth in the nation for the number of accidents...