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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...

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...

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...