The Sobering Reality of Drunk Driving
Driving under the influence of alcohol significantly impairs your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, yet some of us do it anyway. Those who get behind the wheel after drinking are not considering the consequences of their actions. They say they feel fine, although even one alcoholic beverage decreases your reaction time. At Trantolo…
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…
4 Common Spring Driving Hazards
The snow’s off the ground, and ice no longer creates a slick journey stretching ahead. But even with trees sprouting green leaves and flowers starting to bloom, a different group of driving hazards accompanies spring’s return. The nice weather is great for taking a ride; however, spring brings rain and hailstorms. As well, the signs…
Atty. Keith Trantolo Representing Mansfield Family in Hartford Cruiser Crash Case
On July 13, 2012, Anthony Mansfield, 50, was involved in a crash involving a Hartford police officer. The police car, driven by Officer Taikwon Dudley, hit Mansfield’s Chevrolet Cavalier as it was moving through the intersection near Albany Avenue and Woodland Street, sending Mansfield’s vehicle into a church at the intersection. Mansfield died seven days…
Represented by Trantolo & Trantolo, Plaintiff Awarded $86,000 in Hit-and-Run Case
Announced in the Connecticut Law Tribune on July 6, the plaintiff, in case Rose Clement v. 21st Century Insurance Company, was awarded more than $86,000 by a Waterbury jury. Clement, represented by Trantolo & Trantolo, experienced a neck injury resulting from a hit-and-run accident in 2008. As the driver had left the scene of the…
