Everyone has a duty to drive responsibly, but accidents happen even when we take proper precautions. The United States accounts for six million car accidents every year. When an accident happens, it’s essential to know your rights and responsibilities. If you’re in a car accident, who’s at fault? And who pays for the damages? The […]
Category: Car Accidents
The Most Common Cause of Collision
Most people who have been driving for several years have either been involved in a car or truck accident or seen one happen. With about 300 million registered vehicles currently in the United States, car accidents happen all the time. In 2019, law enforcement received reports of about 6.7 million automobile accidents in the United […]
Sideswipe Collisions
When most people think of car accidents, they think of getting hit head-on or from behind. Sometimes there’s a broadside collision, more commonly referred to as a T-bone accident. Another common type of car accident is when someone sideswipes your vehicle. This is when one car, for whatever reason, swipes the side of your vehicle. […]
The Dangers of Reckless Driving
Reckless driving is a serious issue plaguing the roads of the United States. When drivers operate their vehicles with reckless abandon, they put themselves, their passengers, and everyone around them in danger. Reckless drivers don’t do one specific thing when driving that makes their actions reckless. Reckless driving might include using a mobile phone while […]
What to Do After Being Involved in a Car Accident
Car accidents are common, and thousands of motorists are involved in car crashes each year. Becoming the victim of a car crash may seem unavoidable, but practicing safe driving habits can minimize your chances of causing a car accident. Because we can’t control what other drivers decide to do when they get behind the wheel, […]
Can a Rear-End Collision Really Hurt That Badly?
The impact of a rear-end collision can be devastating and severe. In some cases, rear-end accidents can cause serious damage and harm to other motorists or pedestrians. Rear-end accidents tend to be different from most other car collisions because there is often much clearer evidence of fault. They are also some of the most common […]
If a Fatigued Driver Injured Me, Do I Have a Case?
Car driver fatigue is a significant contributor to accidents in Connecticut. If you suffered injuries in an accident due to a fatigued driver—or you think fatigue might be the cause of your accident—there are some things you should know. One is that you may have a good case to recover compensation with the help of […]
Speeding Is a Factor in 26 Percent of Fatal Accidents
Driving in Connecticut or throughout the United States is not always as safe as you might hope, especially when too many drivers speed. In a recent year, nearly 10,000 people died in accidents involving speeding in the U.S. This was approximately one-fourth (26 percent) of all fatal traffic crashes, which shows that speeding is a […]
Mental Trauma After a Car Accident
After a car accident, most people tend to focus on their physical recovery. This is understandable, as the physical injuries that car accident victims sustain are often severe, painful, and impossible to ignore. It’s important to remember, however, that serious vehicle crashes can take a mental toll as well. It’s important to be aware of […]
How to Get Proper Medical Care After Car Accidents: Everything You Need to Know
Getting medical care after car accidents can be something of a complicated issue. You might be wondering about how you’ll pay, what will and won’t be covered, and even just what sort of treatment you’ll be needing. While our focus will be on Connecticut procedure, most of what we discuss here today should also be […]
