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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...

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...

Drivers need to be mindful that they’re sharing the road with motorcyclists When the air warms in May, motorcycle riders in Massachusetts take to the roads. Many haven’t been on their bikes since the fall. Others might be new to riding. With so many motorcycles sharing the roads with cars and trucks in May, it’s...

Distracted drivers cause far too many car accidents in Massachusetts The message is simple: Put down the phone and pay attention. Unfortunately, too many drivers allow themselves to be distracted, and the consequences can be tragic. Distracted drivers often cause car accidents with serious injuries and even fatalities. The National Safety Council declared April as...

Youth are at risk of severe injury when they share the road with drivers A grant from the National Road Safety Foundation could help reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycling deaths and injuries involving children. The $25,000 grant awarded to Watch for Me CT (a partnership between the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the...

A car accident attorney explains why fatal crashes are rising in CT After the lockdowns at the start of the pandemic in 2020, Connecticut roads were less traveled than any time in recent memory. But while fewer cars were on the roads, more people were dying in accidents than a year earlier when there was...

A car accident lawyer reveals what drivers should know Car accidents can lead to serious injuries or worse, which is why Massachusetts law requires every person in a motor vehicle to wear a seat belt. According to ValuePenguin, 43 percent of deaths in traffic accidents involved people who didn’t buckle up. ValuePenguin, which provides research...

Our Connecticut pedestrian accident lawyers discuss the problem In the first two weeks of 2022, Hartford experienced two pedestrian traffic deaths, a number that is alarming to safety advocates. In all of 2017, the city experienced two deadly road accidents involving walkers, joggers, or bicyclists. But the number of pedestrian accident fatalities in Hartford jumped...

Our car accident lawyers discuss the dangers of impaired driving Cannabis-related car accidents resulting in fatal crashes involving a combination of marijuana and alcohol have been on the rise for the past several years, a new study finds. An analysis using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finds that deadly accidents involving high...

Driving can be treacherous during the winter. A temperature drop can turn a road surface into black ice, putting motorists at risk of car accidents. Even without ice on the road, a snowy or slushy surface can create a potential hazard. While staying home when the weather is frightful is the best way to keep...