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Though cell phones and other electronic devices are the newest form of distracted driving in Connecticut, some age old distractions remain among the most dangerous and cause accidents every day. For example, have you ever reached into the seat beside you, the floor behind you or fished around in your bag while driving? Of course. We all have. But this does not make the behavior any safer.
Too often minor injuries sustained during a car accident are written off as neither serious nor particularly painful. However, as Connecticut car accident attorneys we know that is could not be further from the truth. If you have been injured in a car accident you know that even "minor" injuries can cost you thousands of dollars in medical bills and leave you in pain for months, even years after the initial injury. How can you ensure that you are properly compensated for your injuries? Proper compensation often begins with choosing the right personal injury attorney.
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.
In Connecticut and across the nation, local programs have been working to target teen-aged drivers. The goal of these programs is to increase awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and to ensure that teen drivers make smart choices each time they get behind the wheel. Now, a national grant program may help bolster local efforts. If passed, the $25 million a year bill would fund programs that would directly affect the safety of teen drivers and those they share the road with.
In Connecticut we are well into fall. As you go out and enjoy the last warm days of the year, be sure you pay attention to the hazards the season. The autumn weather and foliage is beautiful, yet the season can bring added traffic dangers. Please read on to learn more about how to stay safe while you take advantage of our states scenic drives.
Distracted drivers are more than a nuisance in Connecticut; they are a threat to our safety. Any driver can be distracted by passengers, the radio or even navigation devices. However, drivers who choose to use their cell phones to talk and text are endangering themselves and others each time they push send.
Hit and run accidents are something we hate to see. However, all too often we talk with injured people who have been hit, either while walking, biking, or driving, by a driver who fled the scene. Recent high profile cases in Connecticut are a sober reminder that drivers often panic and flee the accident they have caused.
Have you been hurt during an accident with a drunk driver in Connecticut? If so you are not alone. Thousands of people are severely injured in accidents caused by drunk drivers each year. Please read on to learn more about drunk driving statistics, prevention and current accident news.
How do you get up to date information on recalls and defects that affect your car, truck, motorcycle or child’s car seat? Waiting for a news headline can spell danger for you and your family. However, there is a way to get current information on recalls sent to your inbox. Please read on to learn more about getting instant e-mail alerts on auto recalls.
A bus accident that occurred on January 9th has raised many questions concerning the safety inspections that the school bus faced and the honesty of the company that maintained the bus. The serious accident took the life of one student and sent many more to the hospital.
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2049 Silas Deane Highway
P.O. Box 129
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Phone: 860-257-1000
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Bozrah, CT 06360
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