Seatbelts are lifesavers. They should keep you safe in car accidents, and laws require you to wear one during car rides. But what happens if you get into a car crash and were not wearing a seatbelt? Can you still file a negligence claim? The answer is yes, but it may...
Car Accidents
3 ways to handle aggressive driver encounters
Potentially aggressive drivers are closer than you think. Unfortunately, many drivers are choosing to resolve disputes by resorting to violence or threats. With Connecticut ranking sixth in the country for road rage-related fatal crashes, knowing how to respond in...
What medications can increase crash risks?
Sometimes, catching a cold or the flu is inevitable. Going to a doctor and getting medication could help a patient recover. However, doing so could affect their ability to stay alert and drive. Even over-the-counter (OTC) medicine could sometimes cause grogginess or...
3 times a business could be liable for a car crash
After a car crash, liability is usually a straightforward matter. The vast majority of collisions occur due to mistakes that people make in traffic. The driver who tailgated someone else or turned the wrong way on a one-way street is usually the party with legal and...
Common types of compensation in Connecticut car accident claims
Suffering injuries after a car accident gives you the right to seek compensation for your expenses. In Connecticut, the state aims to ensure that victims get adequate compensation for their losses. It’s only fitting that you get the necessary help to restore your life...
Using uninsured driver coverage could increase future premiums
Motor vehicle insurance helps reduce the financial challenges associated with driving and vehicle ownership. Most people do not have enough resources in their own names to reimburse other people if they cause major collisions. They instead pay into an insurance plan...
What are some common car accident injuries?
Car accidents can result in various types of injuries, ranging from minor to severe, depending on the impact, speed, position of the vehicles, safety features and other factors involved in any particular collision. Speed itself is one of the most common indicators of...
5 potential medical bills after a car accident
The trauma from sustaining car crash injuries does not immediately end at the scene. On top of physical, mental and emotional hardships, survivors often face financial burdens from their mounting medical bills. In 2018, Connecticut’s medical costs due to crash...
What if a person who causes a crash has lapsed insurance?
Everyone who wants to make use of their driving privileges in Connecticut is required to follow certain rules. They need a license and must register their vehicles. Vehicle registration generally requires proof of insurance. Anytime a police officer pulls someone...
Why you should worry about bruises from a car accident
Car accidents often cause serious traumatic injuries, so you may feel lucky after getting into a crash and only seeing bruises. People tend to go to the hospital in the immediate aftermath of a car accident only when they see blood or have broken bones. In part...