More riders pull their bikes out of storage and hit the road as the weather warms up. If you're a motorcycle enthusiast, summer may be one of the most enjoyable times. However, if you do not put motorcycle safety first, the consequences may be severe. The hazards...
It is the time of year once again when high schoolers go to prom and graduate. If you have a teenager in your family, he or she may have been planning a festive party for months. Before hosting a party at your home, though, you should know about the liability...
You might feel a mix of pride and trepidation watching your children grow up through their teens. That trepidation might turn to terror the first time they get behind the wheel of a one-ton vehicle! It takes a lot of time to develop safe driving habits and they have...
As the weather gets warmer in Connecticut, more people ride their bicycles for exercise or to travel between home and work. This makes May the perfect time of year for Bicycle Safety Month. If you ride a bicycle, you know that preventing getting into an accident on...
You are about to rent a vehicle and the agent asks you if you want to purchase rental car insurance. Should you pay more? Is it worth it? These are common questions to ask before you decide to add an extra charge to your rental car bill. Do you really need it? The...
Your vehicle’s GPS is an excellent resource that provides directions, real-time traffic updates and may connect you to emergency services. However, as your car ages, the system might not work correctly or can completely lose connection. A malfunctioning GPS may lead...
Dog attacks happen. Although dogs often make wonderful family pets, we must keep in mind that they are animals. Even the sweetest pup can bite when threatened and, unfortunately, not all the dogs in our neighborhoods are sweet pups. In a recent example, a dog found...
Concussions are an injury that most people know of, without actually knowing much about them. Unfortunately for potential victims, many people don’t understand how dangerous concussions can be. Concussions can be caused by many things and can have long-lasting effects...
Any car accident has the potential to cause great damage, but wrong-way crashes can be particularly destructive. According to the American Automobile Association, wrong-way collisions occur when a driver moves against the flow of traffic. This kind of accident happens...
There are times when driving at or just under the speed limit is actually as dangerous as speeding. This is because the road or the environment may be so hazardous that drivers should slow their vehicles to avoid accidents. A driver who does not slow down may be...