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In recent years, Connecticut has experienced a troubling increase in traffic fatalities, reversing decades of progress in roadway safety. This post-pandemic trend, highlighted by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and other state leaders, demands urgent action to address the growing dangers on Connecticut roads. CT traffic fatalities are rising post-pandemic According to a recent Hartford Courant...

Pedestrian safety has become a growing concern in communities across the country, and a recent pedestrian accident at Forest Hills station in Boston serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers people face when walking near traffic. On Oct. 12, Glenn Inghram lost his life when an MBTA bus struck him in a crosswalk outside...

Alarmingly and tragically, pedestrian accident deaths continue to persist as a major problem in Connecticut. According to an article in NBC CT, the state was on track to surpass the record number of pedestrian fatalities recorded in 2022 (72 deaths). The grim news comes during October, which is National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month, and serves...

The City of Worcester is planning to complete long-awaited road improvements. While delayed, the upgrades come at a time when there is heightened awareness about pedestrian safety. October is National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month, a time to reflect on those who lost their lives or were seriously injured in traffic accidents caused by negligent drivers....

Is there a magic wand to make traffic better in Boston? No, but a new initiative by Google called Project Green Light that uses artificial intelligence may be the next best thing. The City of Boston is partnering with the tech giant to use AI and Google Maps driving trends to create intelligent recommendations to...

Truck accidents can be devastating, especially on Connecticut's busy highways like I-95 and I-84, where commercial vehicles regularly share the road with passenger cars. If you think truck accidents are rare, think again. A recent CT Insider report reveals they happen at a staggeringly high rate. In 2023 alone, there were 1,736 accidents involving trucks...

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone Files $250 Million Lawsuit For Easthampton Family SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (August 15, 2024) – The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone filed a $250 million lawsuit this week on behalf of the family of a 52-year-old, Easthampton mother who was killed earlier this year on her way home in a...

Road rage is an all-too-common phenomenon on Connecticut’s highways and streets. This form of aggressive driving is a dangerous behavior that can lead to serious accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. So, just how dangerous is Connecticut when it comes to road rage? The state was ranked fifth in the nation for the number of accidents...

Worcester pedestrian accidents reach ‘crisis’ level Pedestrian accidents in Worcester have reached a crisis point, and officials are scrambling to develop a plan to improve street safety. Three recent pedestrian crashes prompted the city manager and mayor to declare a “Road Safety and Traffic Violence Crisis.” A child was injured in one of the accidents,...

Boston is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and prestigious academic institutions. But it’s also known for heavy traffic congestion, which can test the most patient drivers. Boston ranks as one of the most congested cities A recent study by the INRIX 2023 Global Traffic Scorecard concluded that Boston ranks as the fourth-highest city...