'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....
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Connecticut Sees Spike in Fatal Accidents in 2022
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...
Read MoreConcussion Awareness Day and Car Accidents: What You Should Know
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....
Read MoreCT Explores Ways To Reverse Spike in Wrong-Way Accidents
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...
Read MoreNew Underride Guard Rules Focus on Deadly Trucking Accidents
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...
Read MoreConnecticut Uses Grant To Target Impaired Drivers
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...
Read MoreMassachusetts Urges Safety Steps As Highway Fatalities Rise
With car accident deaths increasing, the state is seeking ways to keep people safe. Last year, Massachusetts had more than 400 roadway fatalities—the highest number of deaths in the state in over a decade. Hoping to reverse the alarming trend in fatal highway car accidents, the Commonwealth is taking several steps to increase safety. The...
Read MoreWarm Weather in Connecticut Linked to Fatal Accidents Involving Teen Drivers
Summer days in New England often evoke thoughts of vacations and other good times. But sadly, the warm weather months have a dark side. They are tied to deadly crashes involving teen drivers. According to a report in Hartford HealthCare, over 7,000 people died in teen-related summertime crashes between 2010 and 2019. Inexperienced teen drivers...
Read MorePedestrian Accident Fatalities Reach New Heights in Massachusetts
In 2021, about 20 pedestrians died each day in the United States, which represents the highest average number in four decades. The Boston Herald reported on the alarming trend, which comes from a new estimate by the Governors Highway Administration. In Massachusetts, at least 71 lives were lost in pedestrian accidents in 2021. Pedestrian accidents...
Read MoreConnecticut Puts Focus on Road Safety Improvements
Upgrades could help reduce car accidents in the Hartford area If you live in Connecticut, you probably know that driving in the greater Hartford area can be treacherous – and some areas are more dangerous than others. With an eye toward safety, the state Department of Transportation is developing a regional transportation plan that includes...
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