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When distracted driving comes to mind, the emphasis is almost always placed on cellphones and other handheld devices. Little attention is given to technology built into most new cars. Many of today's drivers, however, are spending copious amounts of time programing their GPS, switching songs, and browsing through various apps while behind the wheel. How...

For residents of and visitors to Connecticut, summer is a favored season for recreational boating. Like on our roadways, however, crashes can occur on our lakes and rivers, and on the ocean. According to a 2017 report released by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), there are a number of ways boating crashes can happen....

Distracted driving is everywhere. We see it on our major highways and winding rural roads. We see it on busy city streets and in residential neighborhoods. Many drivers are confident they can get away with it because they've been doing it for years. You may see them briefly swerve out of their lanes before catching...

Following any kind of accident that results in injury, it's standard for an injured party to pursue damages from an at-fault party and his or her insurance company. These damages aren't just limited to reimbursement for medical expenses and lost wages, but can also include additional pain, suffering, and other non-economic damages that can impact...

Speeding is the one component to negligent driving that can maximize the severity of a crash. When combined with distracted driving, alcohol or drug impairment, or traveling on poorly designed roadways, mixing in speeding can be a recipe for disaster. We've heard the same message year after year - speeding is dangerous. Many drivers continue...

Trampoline parks have been popping up in Massachusetts and all over the United States. In fact, they have jumped significantly from 40 nationwide facilities in 2011 to more than 800 today. These wide-open facilities are a free range for children and families to run, jump, and bounce. Does this sound like fun? Most likely it...

There are inherent risks when getting behind the wheel of a car. Road conditions, environmental factors and other motorists can make driving a potentially dangerous endeavor, no matter how many precautions you take. While slippery roads, poor signage, or a distracted driver can all cause car accidents, vehicle malfunctions can also lead to dangerous situations...

Massachusetts is now among 10 states that have legalized cannabis for recreational use. While this is good news for many residents, it raises safety concerns when it comes to users getting behind the wheel. Cannabis, like alcohol, can cause impairments that can make driving dangerous. The tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cannabis can cause delays in reaction...

Defective breaks have prompted Nissan to recall 86,265 Murano SUV's from model year 2009, according to Consumer Reports. The problem is a "potentially faulty part" in the antilock brake system. If this part fails, the brake pedal may move closer to the floor than usual and more quickly than a driver might expect. It might...

Broken bones are common injuries in car accidents. They can range from small cracks or simple bone fractures to serious compound fractures - some of which can puncture internal organs. Broken bones are often caused by high-impact trauma and often occur in: T-bone accidents Head-on collisions Lane-departure accidents Rollover accidents High-impact rear-end accidents Crash victims...