Like most states, Connecticut has laws in place for riders of motorcycles and bicycles. These laws help reduce the risk of severe or fatal injuries in an accident. The open-air, two-wheeled design of bicycles and motorcycles makes for an exhilarating ride but also places riders at risk of severe injuries in an accident—especially in...
A bicycle is a fitness-friendly and eco-conscious choice for local transportation to work, school, and recreation. It’s also a fun outdoor activity for cyclists of all ages. Unfortunately, in traffic situations, an unprotected bicycle rider is at a serious disadvantage in a collision with a vehicle weighing an average of 4,000 pounds. Some bicycle...
When an average 4,000-pound vehicle collides with a vulnerable pedestrian, the injuries to the pedestrian are often severe or catastrophic, if not fatal. Motorists always have to be alert to the presence of individuals walking on the roadway and strictly adhere to right-of-way laws for pedestrians in crosswalks. Ultimately, a driver should always do...
Car accidents may be daily occurrences nationwide, but they are not a common occurrence for an individual. An average person experiences about 3 car accidents in a lifetime, but that total includes minor fender-benders. A serious car accident is most often a once-per-lifetime event, and many individuals have the good fortune to never experience...
An accident is a traumatic experience, especially when you suffer serious injuries. All too often, the distress only continues in the days and weeks after a car accident when an injury victim deals with the at-fault party’s insurance company to recover their damages like property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain...
No one leaves their home and steps into their car expecting an accident, but over six million car accidents occur in the U.S. each year. Connecticut alone sees an average of one car accident fatality each day and many more injuries. Keeping a cool head after a car accident in Connecticut is difficult, especially...
A car accident is a frightening experience, especially if you or your family members suffered injuries. Because no one is ever prepared for a car accident, it can be difficult to keep calm and think about protecting yourself physically and financially. However, in fault-based car accident insurance states like Connecticut, an injury victim must...
When a vulnerable pedestrian and a 4,000-pound moving metal vehicle collide, the pedestrian often sustains life-altering or even catastrophic injuries. Some pedestrian accidents are fatal. Even those lucky enough to escape with mild, recoverable injuries may quickly face financial hardship from only a few missed work days and unexpected medical expenses. The consequences of...
No accident is as terrifying and traumatic as a pedestrian accident. When a vulnerable pedestrian is hit by a metal vehicle weighing 4,000 pounds or more, the results to the pedestrian are often catastrophic with life-altering damages such as pain and suffering and economic damages including medical expenses, lost wages, and lower future earning...
Walking is a fitness-friendly and eco-friendly choice. Many people walk within their communities daily, either to work or school, for local errands, for dog walking, or just for fresh air and fitness. While walking seems like an all-around good option, it sometimes pits a vulnerable pedestrian against a moving vehicle weighing an average of...
