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 […]
Category: Car Accidents
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 […]
6 Questions to Ask If You’ve Been Hurt in a Car Accident
Over 2 million Americans are injured every year in car accidents. But let’s face it—if you’re one of them, you don’t care about the statistics. You’re concerned about your own car accident injuries and (even more importantly) what you should do next. Few things in life are as stressful as getting hurt in a car […]
What Questions Should I Ask a Car Accident Attorney?
As many as 50 million people a year suffer from injuries related to car accidents. In Connecticut, just under 300 people per year die in fatal automobile crashes. If you’re one of these individuals, you may need to hire a lawyer in order to rectify the damages and reclaim money owed to you. However, you […]
Car Crash 101: How to Find a Car Accident Lawyer in Connecticut
There are over 6 million car accidents every year. If you were involved in one of these accidents, your priority should be getting proper medical attention. However, after that, you should get in touch with a car accident lawyer. But how do you find a lawyer in your area that you know you can trust? […]
Types of Car Accidents in New London
Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. They can happen when you are sitting at a stoplight, waiting for the light to turn or when you’re driving down the freeway on your way to work. In 2017 there were 278 traffic fatalities in Connecticut. While this is a drop from the year prior, hundreds of car accident […]
Causes of Car Accidents in New London
Accidents happen every day. From minor rear-end collisions to catastrophic pile-ups, car accidents are a leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is, most of these accidents are preventable. The bad news is, although these accidents are easy to prevent, traffic-related fatalities have seen an increase in the past few years. […]
Steps You Should Take After a Car Accident
At some point in your life, you will likely be involved in a car accident, either as a driver or a passenger. Do you know what to do after the accident occurs? Do you need medical attention? Are you going to have to hire an auto injury attorney? This checklist will answer some those questions […]
Winter Car Accidents—What You Need to Know
This winter has been a particularly harsh one for many areas of the United States, and the northeast is no different. With unexpected snow, sleet, ice, and weather advisories, it should be no surprise that the roads are often a mess in the New London area. For many people, winter weather led to a traffic […]
