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...
Car Accidents
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...
3 mistakes drivers often make right after a serious car wreck
Having a plan for how to handle the aftermath of a car crash is important. Knowing who to call and how to communicate with an insurance provider, for example, can take some of the panic out of someone's initial response to this stressful situation. People often make...
Can a passenger seek compensation for a car crash injury?
A car crash can result in severe injuries with long-lasting implications. To help cover the cost of treatment and rehabilitation, you may generally file a claim against the responsible parties’ insurance provider, even if you are a passenger in one of the cars. It is...
Connecticut bill addressing wrong-way vehicular collisions awaits governor’s approval
While rear-end collisions are the most common vehicular crashes in the U.S., frontal crashes are some of the deadliest types a driver can experience. According to the National Safety Council, frontal collisions led to 5,900 deaths across America in 2021 – just over...