Not all car accidents are minor fender-benders with only property damage to vehicles, such as a dented door or crumpled hood. Some accidents are more destructive, resulting in substantial injuries to the involved motorists. After a serious car accident, damages pile up quickly and extend far beyond a dented vehicle. Injury victims may be...
Some Connecticut car accidents involve more than a dented vehicle. When an accident involves injuries, the process becomes more complicated. Taking on the complexities of a car accident claim for damages can feel overwhelming while you or your loved one is still dealing with the physical pain and emotional trauma of the accident. When...
No two car accident cases in Connecticut are alike, just as no two accidents are the same. The length of a car accident claim for damages varies depending on the circumstances of the case, including the availability of evidence and the extent of the damages. Most car accident cases end with a settlement from...
Damage to nerves after a car accident or other serious injury is sometimes immediately clear—for instance, when the nerves in the spinal cord suffer damage, the injury victim is often immediately paralyzed below the spinal cord at the level of the injury. However, not all nerve damage is as instantly obvious. In the traumatic...
When a drunk driver causes an accident, the pain and trauma of the accident are intensified by the knowledge that it was preventable if only the at-fault driver hadn’t gotten behind the wheel while intoxicated. Connecticut’s criminal justice system has strong laws penalizing drunk drivers, especially those responsible for serious car accidents with injuries...
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...
