Connecticut DOT Launches Thanksgiving Seat Belt Campaign Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel periods in America, as millions enjoy the holiday with family all over the nation. All of that extra traffic increases the odds of auto accidents, however, and the NHTSA is working with the Connecticut Department of Transportation to encourage drivers...
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Elder Falls Linked Rate of Auto Accidents
Falls by Older Adults Linked to Auto Accidents As we grow older, it remains important to maintain as much independence and social freedom as possible for our own well-being. This freedom relies on the ability to travel around one's community, and new research is shedding light on some factors that hinder that ability. One study...
Read MoreMarijuana Legalization and Car Accident Risk
Study finds no correlation between marijuana legalization, fatal car accident rates With marijuana decriminalized across Massachusetts and retail marijuana shops slated to open across the Bay State next year, many questions exist regarding the safety of drivers who get behind-the-wheel while under the influence of the drug. However, if recent studies serve as any indication, states...
Read MoreBicycle Accident Fatalities on the Rise on U.S. Roadways
The possibility of traffic accidents is a notable concern to bicyclists, who share the road with much of our traffic. As the weather begins to grow more hostile to the practice, one may expect to see fewer bicyclists on the road. However, according to a recent study released by the Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA),...
Read MoreOpioids Playing Growing Role in Fatal Auto Accidents
The United States is currently in the throes of a vast opioid epidemic. With prescriptions of opioid prescription drugs quadrupling since 1991, the abuse of the drugs has also seen a steep increase across the nation and is now believed to be impacting the rate at which drugs of this class have been a factor...
Read MoreMotorcycle Anti-Lock Braking Systems Can Save Lives
Every year, hundreds of motorcyclists are injured and killed on the roads of Massachusetts. The statistics can be staggering - especially when they reveal that passenger vehicle fatalities occur at a mere fraction of the rate of fatal motorcycle accidents. Luckily, new technologies are making motorcycles safer for riders. If you or a loved one...
Read MoreConnecticut Teens Three Times More Likely Than Adult Drivers To Be Involved in Fatal Accidents
Teens look forward to the freedom and independence of their first car. But the first few years of having driving privileges can be incredibly dangerous for novice drivers. In fact, AAA reports motorists who are 16 and 17 have triple the risk of involvement in a deadly crash as opposed to older teens and adults. Back to school...
Read MoreFatal Boating Accidents, Jetski Crashes Increase Nationwide
Recent Deadly Connecticut Boating Accident Reminder of Risks, Attorney Says Boating fatalities and accidents involving jetskis (personal watercraft) significantly increased nationwide last year, according to the latest national statistics. And a recent boating fatality near New Haven, Connecticut on Long Island Sound proves that boating remains dangerous in Connecticut, according to Connecticut boating accident attorney...
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation in Connecticut
5 Advantages of Having an Attorney When Filing Your Claim Being injured in a workplace accident can be devastating. There's the pain of the injury. You are left unable to work and engage in your usual activities. There are medical expenses that add up quickly. And because you can't work, you can't earn a paycheck....
Read MoreAttorney: Take Steps To Prevent Child Drowning
Following the deaths of 2 children in drowning accidents, a Hartford attorney is drawing attention to steps all parents and caretakers can take to keep children safe. "Kids love to go swimming in the summer, but it doesn't take much for an accident to happen," said Hartford personal injury attorney Joseph Morelli of the Law...
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