Fractures—or broken bones—are painful and frightening, but they are also one of the most common serious injuries. Depending on the type of bone fracture, the break may heal easily with proper treatment from an orthopedic specialist, but some fractures are complex, resulting in long, painful recovery periods. Even simple fractures cause the loss of...
Tailgating is one of the most common dangerous driving behaviors, second only to speeding. Tailgating drivers are those who follow another vehicle too closely, presenting a significant risk of an accident if the driver in front suddenly brakes, slows, or stops. Tailgating is the most common cause of dangerous rear-end collisions, resulting in serious...
While seatbelts are universally recognized as one of the most effective safety features in vehicles, not everyone is aware of the specific injuries they can cause during high-impact collisions. The purpose of a seatbelt is to prevent passengers from being ejected or hitting interior parts of the car, yet the force involved in serious...
Accidents are a physical and emotional shock to the body, causing a rush of adrenaline, cortisol, and other stress hormones. While these play an important role in helping accident victims get through the trauma of the moment, they can also temporarily mask symptoms of injuries, leaving the injury victim unaware that they’ve been injured....
All drivers have experienced the unsettling feeling of being surrounded by large, looming commercial trucks on the highway. When a truck outweighs your vehicle by as much as 76,000 pounds, it’s a significant safety hazard that can cause catastrophic or fatal injuries in a crash. Sadly, driver negligence isn’t the only cause of deadly...
Connecticut’s fault-based car accident law requires accident survivors to file claims against the insurance company of the driver who caused the accident if they wish to recover compensation for damages like vehicle repair or replacement costs, medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering. This process may seem overwhelming to car accident...
Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries, yet it’s often misunderstood—especially by insurance companies responding to claim demands for medical expenses and lost wages. Whiplash can occur even in slow-speed accidents with little damage to the involved vehicles, Unsurance companies frequently claim that an accident victim cannot be seriously injured based...
Exceeding the speed limit is one of the most dangerous and easily preventable causes of car accidents and also increases the severity of car accident injuries. In what’s sometimes called “The Deadly Equation,” crash force impact increases substantially for every ten miles per hour a car travels. For instance, a 120-pound person becomes a...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports nearly 700 deaths due to drowsy driving occurred in 2022. Commercial truck drivers, second and third-shift workers, and road trip travelers face the highest risks of drowsy driving, but becoming fatigued and dozing off behind the wheel can occur to anyone at any time. Studies show...
Many newer vehicles now also include side-impact airbags which help save lives during T-bone accidents and other angle collisions. Airbags are designed to work together with seatbelts to provide a cushion between the motorist and the hard surfaces of the dash and steering wheel during an accident. While inarguably saving lives, the forceful outward...
