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It’s time people wake up and realize that drowsy driving is impaired driving. Getting behind the wheel while drowsy can be as dangerous as driving after drinking alcohol. But while many drivers would not operate a car after having too much to drink, most people have admitted they got behind the wheel while drowsy. According...

A wrong-way accident has the potential to cause severe and fatal injuries Drivers who head the wrong way on certain highway ramps in Connecticut will soon see red flashing lights alerting them they are in danger. According to a Journal Inquirer article, the state Department of Transportation will use new technology that consists of a...

Distracted drivers cause too many serious and fatal car accidents in Massachusetts Nearly everyone agrees that distracted driving is wrong and can have deadly consequences. Yet, despite awareness of the problem, drivers continue to text behind the wheel and put others at risk of serious car accidents. In Massachusetts, police have handed out citations for...

Pictures can serve as valuable evidence. There’s truth to the old saying “every picture tells a story” – especially if you’re in a car accident. So after a crash in Connecticut, one of the important steps is to take photographs that will serve as evidence and tell the story of what happened. Here’s what you...

'Vulnerable road users' are at a greater risk of injury and death. For many, riding a bicycle or walking serves as a healthy outlet to get exercise, not to mention saving on the cost of fuel. But cyclists and walkers face greater risks of getting injured or killed than people using vehicles to get around....

While fatal car accidents have decreased slightly in the United States, Connecticut has experienced a 29 percent increase during the first half of 2022 as compared to the prior year. The National Safety Council reports grim facts about recent accident trends: Roads are “supremely dangerous,” especially for people walking, biking or skating. During the first...

In a car accident, it’s not unusual for a driver or passenger to suffer a brain injury. These types of injuries can be difficult to detect, especially in the moments after the accident. In the split second of the crash, an individual can sustain a serious head injury and not even realize the full impact....

One of the most dangerous road scenarios involves wrong-way drivers. Imagine driving in your lane and suddenly seeing another vehicle coming right at you. A serious car accident might be unavoidable, and the injuries sustained can be life-changing, if not fatal. Unfortunately, deadly wrong-way driving accidents are on the rise in Connecticut, according to a...

Truck accidents involving passenger vehicles – especially compact and subcompact cars – can be deadly. In a collision with a tractor-trailer or semi-truck, the smaller car is no match for the big rig, which can weigh as much as 40 tons. Intending to save lives in crashes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has...

The funds will be used to enhance road safety and prevent car accidents. A car accident caused by a drunk driver or someone impaired by drugs can have devastating consequences. You may face catastrophic injury. You may lose a loved one. Your life may be changed forever. It’s incredibly frustrating and tragic, as the accident...