On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Jul 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you are responsible about alcohol consumption, you probably think that most other adults are too. While you might occasionally hear stories of drunk driving crashes on the news, it’s possible that you assume that these are limited or rare occurrences. ...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is dangerous for you and everyone else travelling on the roads you take. But learning how to avoid or manage summer-specific driving distractions may help save you from collision and injury. There are measures you can take to help keep you and your...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
Even a single-vehicle accident can lead to personal injury and wrongful death claims. When one person is driving others, it’s expected that they will be cautious. If they are not supposed to be driving or are not being safe, then others could get hurt. Take, for...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Jun 16, 2020 | Car Accidents
When someone is liable for your injuries in a car accident, that does not mean that you a guaranteed to receive compensation. The actions you take following the accident can define how much you earn from the settlement if anything at all. There are many everyday...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | May 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
When you get hurt in a car crash, you likely need insurance to cover your medical costs and the expenses related to repairing your vehicle. Provided that the other driver was clearly at fault, you might expect that their insurance will pay for all of your costs and...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | May 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
Defensive driving is a terrific way to actively take part in how safe you are on the road. With proper defensive driving, you not only drive in a safe manner yourself, but you attempt to minimize your danger by assuming that other drivers may not be so careful as you...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Apr 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
Whenever you decide to be on or around the roads as a pedestrian, you know that you’re putting yourself at risk. Drivers don’t always look out for you, and you could end up in a collision that you never expected. Even when you follow the rules, there’s no guarantee...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Apr 7, 2020 | Car Accidents
For those who are worried about the risks on the road, there is some good news: Car accidents are down recently. The roads appear safer. Some studies have found that both total crashes and fatalities are down. This suggests that it’s not due to cars becoming safer and...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Mar 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
The spring brings with it the beginning of the motorcycle riding season. It’s a bit different every year, depending on the weather, but this is when you start to get those warm days that let you back out on the roads. As the spring gives way to summer, the season will...
On behalf of The O'Neil Law Firm, P.C. | Mar 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
There’s bad news out there for pedestrians in Connecticut and the rest of the country. The Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that 2019 has seen more pedestrian deaths than any time in the past 30 years. In Connecticut (which still has a better safety...
