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How Are Truck Accidents Different From Car Accidents
Both truck and car accidents can cause serious harm, but collisions involving large commercial trucks are far more likely to result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. Because of their massive size and weight, trucks can cause extensive damage even at lower speeds. These crashes also tend to involve more complex factors—such as federal safety regulations,...
November 30, 2025
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Hutchinson River Parkway Accidents
The Hutchinson River Parkway, also known as “the Hutch,” is a dangerous stretch of road between the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut and the Bronx in New York City. Drivers are often in a hurry, and the busy multi-lane road can become treacherous for even the most cautious motorist. If you are in an accident on...
March 20, 2025
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What’s the Average Settlement For a Car Accident in Connecticut
There is no average settlement for a car accident in Connecticut, as these values can vary widely depending on the circumstances of your accident. Numerous factors can affect the outcome of your case, including your injury severity, property damage, and potential disability. A Connecticut car accident lawyer can provide legal guidance and explain how these...
March 20, 2025
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What Is Connecticut’s Move Over Law?
A recent accident along I-395 exemplified why Connecticut enacted its Move Over Law in 2009. A tow truck driver who was assisting at the scene was hit by a tractor trailer that did not slow down or change lanes. Although no one was injured, both vehicles were damaged. Motor vehicle accidents can put emergency personnel...
March 22, 2022
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Car Accidents In a Snowstorm: Establishing Responsibility
Based on statistics from the Federal Highway Administration, about 25 percent of all weather-related crashes can be attributed to snow, ice and slushy conditions. Drivers in Connecticut are all too familiar with heavy precipitation disrupting road travel during winter and early spring – even light snow can cause a messy commute! Keeping traction with the...
March 15, 2021
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Who’s Responsible in a Lane Change Crash?
You’re driving along when suddenly, a motorist merges into your lane and sideswipes your car. The impact is often brief but the damage can be significant. Although you didn’t see the other car coming, you may wonder what you could have done differently. Lane changes play a big role in car accident statistics: According to...
October 23, 2020
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What Should You Do After a Car Accident?
What Should You Do After a Car Accident? Car accidents happen – even to the most careful and responsible drivers. After a motor vehicle collision, you might decide to pursue a claim against the other driver. To support your version of the crash, you’ll need to gather the appropriate evidence. Here are six things you...
August 19, 2020
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Can Potholes Be Responsible for Car Accidents?
In spring and summertime, many drivers in New England continue to experience winter’s wrath on the roads, when deep ruts are left in the roadways – long after winter weather ends. Before construction crews fill and pave over the damage, drivers and motorcycle riders need to be aware and ready for these potential hazards. Potholes...
June 23, 2020
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How Common Are Red Light Accidents?
A traffic study released by AAA in August 2019 found that fatalities related to drivers running red lights hit their peak in 2017. There were 939 deaths involving drivers illegally going through intersections that year, an increase for the third straight year and up 31 percent from 2009. Data from the study tracked figures from...
February 27, 2020
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Handling Property Damage After a Car Accident
When a car accident is severe enough to injure the drivers or passengers, it’s likely property damage has also occurred. As the typical American can expect to be in three or four car accidents in a lifetime, most drivers will be filing a property damage claim at some point. One significant point to keep in...
December 23, 2019
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What Can Happen When a Car Accident Is Not Reported?
Imagine another car lightly taps your bumper and the brief impact results in a small dent. You think, “It’s not a big deal,” – you and the other driver decide not to contact your insurance carriers. You still exchange names and phone numbers, just in case something comes up. The incident is behind you, until...
November 27, 2018
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Who’s Responsible For a Car Accident Caused by Mechanical Failure?
In 2018, cars operate much like a computer network. Signals travel through its various systems, causing parts to operate and alerts to be issued. Yet in some cases, the pathway is not always smooth and can’t produce clear results, leading to vehicle performance failure. In a best-case scenario, your car might not start but in...
October 30, 2018
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What Happens When a Car Accident Has No Witnesses?
Imagine another driver T-bones your car as you’re entering an intersection. In the aftermath, you get out and realize that no one saw what happened. You call the police to file a report and contact your insurance carrier to start a claim. If the damage and injuries are significant, you wonder who is going to...
February 20, 2018
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Exploring the Pros & Cons of Self-Driving Cars
We hear more and more that driverless cars will become a reality in the near future. Advertisements tout how these vehicles will reduce accidents and ultimately keep the roads safer. Still, as recent news involving a self-driving Tesla shows, several dangers remain inherent in their functionality. Yet, industry experts still estimate that self-driving cars will...
November 3, 2016
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The Worst Time to Drive: By Hour, Day & Month
When are you more likely to get into an auto accident? While you may follow the rule of the road, certain times of the year are less safe than others: By Month Summer’s the least-safe month to drive, with August being its peak. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the...
September 3, 2015
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