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...
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Prepare to avoid auto accidents this winter
Driving safe in the winter can pose extra challenges even for experienced motorists. Winter weather demands careful attention and special preparation for your vehicle. Holiday travel poses added risks to drivers. Learn more about driving safely as colder temperatures...
When can you sue because of a winter slip-and-fall accident?
With the state seeing an average snowfall of over 37 inches per year, there are plenty of opportunities for slips, trips and falls in an average Connecticut winter. You can not sue the weather for your misfortune, but there are circumstances when you may have a case...
Delaying medical screenings may have a direct impact on prognosis
Many people across Connecticut and the nation put off medical screenings and checkups in recent months. Some delayed or avoided appointments due to health concerns, while others did so because they lacked childcare, among other potential reasons. Yet, delaying medical...
Staying safe on Connecticut’s roads this winter
Driving during a Connecticut winter requires a high degree of skill and attention, with cold temperatures, slippery roadways, rain and snow all serving as potential hazards. Winter driving poses risks regardless of how experienced you are out on the road, but newer...
Back to school safety tips for teen drivers
Whether your teen is heading back to high school or commuting to college, he or she could benefit from a back-to-school safe driving refresher. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that motorists ages 16 to 19 have more serious accidents than any...
Car accidents: What to do if you get in one on vacation
An early estimate report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that the number of traffic accident-related deaths in 2020 rose by around 7.2% from 2019. Automobile accidents are hardly uncommon, contributing to the vast amount of...
The link between SUVs and pedestrian deaths
SUVs continue to grow in popularity across Connecticut and the nation. Yet, research shows that these larger, heavier vehicles pose a serious threat to pedestrians. A recent study found that pedestrians are much more likely to suffer a fatality when struck by an SUV,...
Hidden dangers when you ride your bicycle
Bicycles are a great way to get some exercise while using an eco-friendly transportation method, and people sometimes think it is a safer alternative to driving. Nevertheless, getting on a bike is bound to involve some risk of an accident. You cannot always count on...
How dangerous is distracted driving?
One of the leading causes of auto accidents in the last decade has been distracted driving. In fact, in 2019, 3,142 people were killed in distracted driving accidents in the United States. And each year, about 400,000 people suffer injuries in a distracted driving...