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Connecticut last year saw an alarming jump in the number of fatal accidents occurring in the state. A report finds that traffic deaths increased 22 percent in 2022 compared to the prior year. According to NBC Connecticut, the Nutmeg State is among the top 5 states that experienced significant increases in traffic fatalities last year....

Car accidents can lead to a variety of serious injuries, including concussions. Motor vehicle crashes, in fact, are one of the top three causes of brain injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Concussions are classified as a type of "mild" traumatic brain injury (mTBI), but there's nothing mild about a...

Truck accidents in Connecticut can be devastating. These crashes often result in serious injuries and fatalities because of the size and weight of the big rigs. In many cases, accidents involving 18-wheelers can be traced back to unsafe driving behavior. The truck driver might have been speeding or texting instead of paying attention to the...

If you drive in Massachusetts, you’re more likely to get in a car accident than in most other states, according to an analysis by Insurify. Where does Massachusetts rank for car accidents? Massachusetts ranks No. 2 among the 10 most accident-prone states. Insurify, a car insurance comparison website, examined car insurance applications to identify states...

The number of people who died in car accidents exceeded 380 in Connecticut last year. It’s a grim number state officials say is unacceptable. CT officials seek to reduce fatal accidents to zero With the goal of saving lives, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and the Connecticut Department of Transportation joined Hartford officials to announce an...

Getting rear-ended by a tractor-trailer can result in severe injuries and fatalities. Automatic emergency braking systems on 18-wheelers and other heavy vehicles have been proven to reduce the severity and frequency of rear-end truck accidents. Saying that lives could be saved, two federal agencies announced a proposal that would require heavy vehicles to be equipped...

In 2022, more than 7,500 pedestrians died nationwide. Walking has become an increasingly dangerous activity in Connecticut and states across the county. According to a recent Forbes article, pedestrian deaths have increased by 77 percent since 2010. By comparison, there has been an increase of 25 percent for all other traffic-related fatalities. The Governors Highway...

An injury attorney explains how pedestrian accidents happen. Knowing that Boston can be dangerous for pedestrians, city officials have created a street safety campaign they call “safety surge.” The goal is to make the city safer for all road users, including people who walk and ride bicycles. An experienced injury attorney in Boston knows pedestrians,...

Speeding and running red lights are common causes of car accidents. After one of the deadliest years on Connecticut roadways, lawmakers have passed a bill that would give communities the option to use speed limit and red-light cameras. The automated traffic enforcement measure was passed by the Connecticut House and Senate. Gov. Ned Lamont is...

Researchers examine injuries and fatalities in SUV vs. bicycle crashes. A study finds that people on bicycles who are struck by SUVs sustain worse injuries than if they are in accidents with smaller cars. Cyclists hit by SUVs tend to be knocked down and could face serious injuries or even death by being run over...