When you are involved in an accident caused by another driver's negligence, you should be compensated to cover your injuries and damages. However, what you do after the accident is key to determining your claim's outcome. Take the right steps to protect your future –...
Car Accidents
What should happen after a hit-and-run crash in Connecticut?
Following the laws that regulate the use of motor vehicles in Connecticut can help prevent collisions and reduce the negative impacts that accidents which do occur have on individuals. For example, Connecticut law requires that people stop to check on the other...
Unexpected driving distractions
You are probably well aware of some of the most common driving distractions. At this point, everyone knows that it is distracting to text and drive, for example. Doing so can – and does – cause car accidents all throughout the year, and it should be avoided by all...
Tips for driving safely on the ice
Ideally, you want to avoid driving on ice whenever possible. Be aware of when weather conditions have been too extreme and when it may be dangerous to go on the road. You can sometimes plan around these conditions so that the roads are cleared before you drive. That...
4 things to do after a car accident
If you get involved in a car accident, it may very well be the first time. You could feel panicked and confused about what you need to do. This can create some complications later in the process. To help you, here are four steps that you should consider taking....
How far should you stay from the vehicle in front?
When you are out driving, you might sometimes feel too close to the vehicle in front and drop back. Or you might look in your mirror, worried about how close someone is following you. It is common because many drivers do not know how far back they should be. Do you?...
Take these steps to avoid a brake-checking crash
If you’re driving and see someone slower than you on the road ahead, it’s important for you to approach the situation respectfully. If you’re allowed to pass, you could attempt to pass them. If you can’t pass, you should slow down to give them space until you can....
Advanced driving features enter the used car market
Advanced driving features in motor vehicles are reaching a new era. The technology has been around for so long that an increased number of used cars contain the innovations. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revealed that knowledge and trust significantly...
Beware of these roads when traveling in Connecticut
Since 2020, minimizing personal risk has become a goal shared by most Americans. Unfortunately, the intent to reduce personal risk has not made much of an impact on car accidents. Vehicle and pedestrian accidents happen with alarming frequency on many of the state’s...
Why are left turns so dangerous for pedestrians?
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,...