Motor vehicle collisions are a leading source of traumatic injuries. People of all ages and backgrounds can end up severely injured due to a motor vehicle collision. Some of those injuries are immediately obvious and force people to seek out emergency trauma care....
Car Accidents
Hit-and-run in CT: Your insurance options explained
As a driver, having adequate insurance coverage is essential. Good insurance boosts your confidence on the road, knowing it will protect you if an accident occurs. But what if you find yourself the victim of a hit-and-run? When the other driver flees, the uncertainty...
3 times a business could be liable for car crash injuries
In most personal injury scenarios, a specific person is at fault for an incident that causes property damage losses and expenses for others. Those harmed by the misconduct or negligence of another person can file an insurance claim after a car crash. In mild to...
Who can be liable for self-driving car crashes?
Self-driving cars are becoming more common on Hartford’s streets. Part of the vehicles’ appeal lies in their automated driving systems’ promise of increased safety. However, efforts to reduce human error raise new issues. The technology makes it harder to assess...
Who pays for damages in ridesharing vehicle crash?
Ridesharing services have become a popular way to get around. Many find hailing a car from their device more convenient than using traditional service options. Still, accidents can happen. This often raises the question of who is responsible for the damages. It...
Proving emotional distress after a car accident
Being in a car accident can be a deeply traumatic event. While injuries like bruises and broken bones are apparent, emotional distress is less obvious but can be just as profound and long-lasting. If you are going through the emotional impact of a car accident,...
I was not wearing a seatbelt: can I still recover compensation?
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...
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...