Truck Accidents

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What is the Average Settlement for a Truck Accident in Connecticut

The average settlement for a truck accident in Connecticut will differ based on your case’s details. Injury severity, insurance coverage, and liability determination can all affect your recovery amount. Hiring a Connecticut truck accident attorney from our team can help you assess the full value of your losses and avoid pitfalls that could jeopardize your...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

May 11, 2025

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Will Backup Cameras Help Reduce Truck Accidents?

In newer-model cars, rearview or backup cameras are now included among the standard safety features. However, adoption for commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses, has been somewhat slower in the United States. In Europe, the Council of the European Union announced last year that advanced safety features will be required of all trucks, buses and...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

April 14, 2020

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7 Specific Causes of Truck Accidents

After you get into an accident with another motorist, you may have an idea of what happened and the next steps you’ll need to take. Yet, when the vehicle that hits you is a semi-tractor trailer, the situation can suddenly become more complex. Generally, truck accidents encompass three broad categories: The driver travels out of...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

March 13, 2018

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Who Is Liable in a Commercial Truck Accident?

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, about 12 percent of fatal accidents in 2015 involved at least one large truck. In addition to these 3,838 deaths, there were 476,000 non-fatal accidents involving a sizable vehicle. Looking at Connecticut roadways specifically, 40 people died in commercial motor vehicle (CMV) accidents. CMVs are vehicles over...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

July 25, 2017

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3 Dangers Associated with Long-Distance Truck Driving

Time magazine once named truck driving as one of the 10 most dangerous occupations. While driving a large vehicle many miles through potentially harsh weather conditions presents a challenge, the stresses come from the hours drivers are expected to work and associated health conditions. Hours on the Road Federal regulations specify how many hours truckers...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

January 19, 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...

Attorney Keith V. Trantolo

September 3, 2015

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