When turning left, a driver has to attend to several things at once, such as incoming cars, traffic lights and pedestrians. As a result, the chances of something going wrong are drastically increased. Numerous accidents occur during left turns, and, for pedestrians,...
Car Accidents
Tips to avoid pedestrian accidents
When the weather gets warm, and the sun shines, more people decide to walk to their destination. This is great for their health and the environment; however, it can increase the risk of pedestrian accidents. Unfortunately, if you are struck by a motor vehicle as a...
Why do car accidents happen close to home?
It's long been known that you are most likely to get into a car accident close to your house. Some reports, which were looking at injury rates for even those who weren't in motor vehicle crashes, noted that the vast majority of people were injured within 10 miles of...
Pay close attention to your vehicle’s blind spots
Visibility is pivotal in staying safe on the roadways across Connecticut. Side mirrors, rearview mirrors and cameras do offer increased visibility, but it is impossible for everything to be covered at all times. Blind spots are the areas surrounding your car that you...
Autumn homecoming events pose dangers for teens
If it is late September or October in Hartford, that’s a sure sign that it’s time for homecoming activities to take place. Most teens accept that this year’s festivities may be modified some, but ultimately, the show must go on. Parents can understandably be worried...
Two things to remember after a car wreck
Even when you do your best to drive responsibly and safely, car accidents do happen. Being involved in a car wreck can be a devastating experience, and the cost implications of treating your injuries and fixing damages incurred to your property can be quite high. If...
1 killed while assisting disabled vehicle on I-84
Sometimes, those who stop to help others who have been involved in collisions are putting themselves at risk, too. Take for example this report out of Hartford. The State Police reported that the man was attempting to help a stranded motorist when he was struck and...
Reasons that teenagers prove to be dangerous drivers
If you’re interested in what age group has the most dangerous drivers, it’s not hard to determine that teens provide the most risk. They cause many accidents resulting in injury and they have abnormally high fatal crash rates. Researchers note that they drive less...
How safe are modern cars when driving at top speed?
Formula One race cars can reach over 200 mph. They are designed to protect drivers in crashes at these speeds. When you see one of the cars breaking apart on impact, that is part of the design. Specific parts break off, taking much of the crash impact and leaving the...
Key steps to take after a car accident
No one plans to get into a car accident. It’s something that just happens, often because another driver makes a mistake. What you can do, though, is to plan in advance so that you know how to react. If you’ve considered it prior to the crash, this can go a bit more...
