Whether you have a newly-licensed driver in your immediate family or just live in an area with a lot of young drivers, the summer marks the time when crash risk will be higher for those youthful drivers. Newly-licensed 16- and 17-year-olds can easily get into crashes...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
3 reasons to see a doctor immediately following a car crash
The moments following a car accident can be traumatic and confusing, to say the least. It is not uncommon for the brain to be muddled by the shock and trauma. Add to these the soaring adrenaline and you will barely tell what is going on in your body. Unfortunately,...
2 ways to protect yourself on the road
Every time you set out on the road could be your last. It would only take one poor decision by another driver to cause a fatal crash or one that leaves you with serious permanent injuries. Short of never going out, what can you do to reduce the chance a crash happens...
Watch out for internal injuries following a car accident
Not all injuries are apparent after a crash. Beyond the superficial wounds, another deadly killer could be lying beneath - internal injuries. These injuries are potentially more serious than the obvious ones since victims sometimes do not know that they need medical...
Do criminal charges prevent you from suing a drunk driver?
Drunk driving is a very irresponsible decision, and it is also clearly against the law. The person who causes a drunk driving crash can face multiple different kinds of consequences. For example, if they cause a crash that resulted in property damage or injuries to...
Will the other driver’s insurance leave you with big crash bills?
The motor vehicle insurance you carry protects you from liability or financial responsibility for the losses that you cause someone else. If you are the one ultimately at fault for a crash, the other driver can make a claim against your coverage for damage to their...
3 bad driving decisions others make that could cause crashes
Your safety on the road doesn't just depend on how well you maintain your vehicle and your own driving skills. The behavior of people you encounter on the road will also affect your safety. Unfortunately, drivers frequently make bad decisions with little regard to how...
Connecticut truck crash outcomes often complex, deadly
Connecticut motorists in passenger vehicles hardly need to be reminded of the outsized challenges posed by large trucks. That term “outsized” plays into truck-tied risks in a most literal sense. Tractor-trailers, variously configured semi-trucks and other assorted big...
Use caution when driving in windy conditions
While most people are aware that they need to take special care when they drive in the rain, some don’t think too much about what they need to do to drive in windy weather. You should be prepared to take steps to remain safe, especially when there are wind warnings. ...
Younger children are more likely to be restrained in cars than older ones
Children count on the adults in their life to keep them safe, and most adults do a great job. One thing that shouldn’t ever be negotiable is having a child properly restrained when they’re in a vehicle. Whether the child is in a child safety seat, booster seat or...