With the exception of a handful of states, including Florida and New Jersey—which require car accident victims to file claims against their own auto insurance policies—most states have fault-based insurance laws. Under a fault-based insurance system, it matters who causes a car accident or how much each involved driver contributed to the cause of...
Driving under the influence of alcohol remains a leading cause of car accidents, accounting for 13,384 deaths in 2021 and costing an estimated $280 billion in medical expenses and lost wages. All states have drunk driving laws with rigorous enforcement measures in place and strict penalties for infractions and drunk driving accidents. In most...
The aftermath of a car accident is a chaotic time, with many aspects of the accident to consider—especially if you or others suffered injuries. One of the most important steps to take after an accident is filing a police report and requesting a copy of the report later. The accident report becomes a critical...
The National Safety Council describes aggressive driving behavior as a combination of speeding, careless driving, improper lane changing, tailgating, and other erraticbehaviors aimed at advancing beyond surrounding traffic. When a driver engages in these reckless behaviors, they increase the chance of a collision. Over 45% of fatal car accidents result from one or more...
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...
