Think that little square of frost free windshield gives you enough visibility to keep you safe? Think again. As our weather in Connecticut dips below freezing and people rush to leave the house in the morning too many are not taking the time clear their car of ice and snow. Why is this dangerous? Read on to learn how your frosty car may very well cause a serious accident.

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12/17/2010
Carol DeJohn
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Connecticut Winter Driving Dangers Include Your Icy Windshield

A recent accident in Trumbull, Conn. is being blamed on a frosty windshield.  This accident, which fortunately only caused minor injuries to a pedestrian, should be remind us all of the importance of clearing snow and frost from our vehicles.

Though we may be in a rush to get to work, the extra five minutes it takes to clear your windshield, side windows and back window could mean the difference between a safe drive to work and a serious accident.  If you do not clear the snow off your vehicle you may be in for more trouble than a fender bender; Connecticut state law mandates that your windshield be free from obstruction. 

In addition, if large pieces of snow or ice fall from your vehicle and strike another, you may be liable for damages to the other car and any injuries caused by an accident.  So when you think about it, that five minutes of window scraping may just save you thousands of dollars.

As personal injury attorneys we see the number of serious, even deadly injuries increase as winter hits New England.  Please take extra time to get to your destination, slow down if roads are at all icy and above all, please find a sober ride home this holiday season.   

Category: Motor Vehicle Accident

Labels: accident attorneys caused Conn Connecticut damages injury liable New England personal Trumbull
We know that in Connecticut, auto accidents frequently happen on the Interstate and State Highways: I 84, I 91, Route 2, Route 6, Route 44, I 395,  I 95, I 291, I 384, Route 85, Route 17, Route 14 and Route 12.  The law firm of Glass, Lebovitz, Kasheta & Bren serves clients who have been hurt on these major roads and on roads throughout Connecticut, including but not limited the following areas:
Cities: Norwich, Hartford, Storrs, Windham, Brooklyn, Tolland, New London, Rocky Hill, Durham, Middletown, New Britain, Kensington, Newington, Willimantic, Putnam, Danielson, Manchester, Killingly, Plainfield, Glastonbury.
Counties: Windham County, Tolland County, New London County, Hartford County, Middlesex County.

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