Our Articles On Legal Topics
- Study: Connecticut has fifth highest rate of fatal DUI crashes in U.S.
- Report: Pets pose a common source of distraction for Connecticut drivers
- MADD says Connecticut could do more on drunk driving laws
- Hartford County residents learn to share the road with big rigs
- Hebron teen dies in accident despite tough state laws on young drivers
Divorce can deliver with mediation when litigation may fall short
Divorce can be an incredibly personal process, and the outcome could shape the rest of your life. Leaving it in the hands of the courts may not offer the answers you want, but taking control could be possible by picking an alternate route. Mediation could lead to a...
Distracted drivers responsible for thousands of deaths
Distracted driving kills nine people each day in the United States and injures another 1,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Anything that takes your mind away from driving is a distraction, whether it’s reading or sending a text...
Does dehumanization of bikers make drivers more aggressive?
Even as other motor vehicle crashes trend downwards, car-bicyclist collisions have been increasing sharply in the U.S. over the past few years. According to federal data, there were 777 bicyclists killed in crashes with cars and trucks in 2017. Bicycling fatalities...
Get ready for summer by preparing for road trips
As Connecticut families plan trips for the summer, many find it is cheaper to drive to their destination than it is to fly, particularly those with large families. Driving long distances can introduce dangers that can be deadly if the driver and passengers are not...
Is riding a motorcycle just like driving a car?
People thinking of becoming motorcycle riders may have all sorts of misconceptions about how motorcycles operate. One of those misconceptions, according to Ride Apart, is that new cyclists believe riding a motorcycle is not any different from driving a car. This is a...
Bicycle safety tips for riders enjoying the sunshine
As the Connecticut weather warms up, many park the car or truck and turn to the vigorous exercise that comes from a bicycle ride to work or school. Unfortunately, after a long winter, drivers may not be fully prepared or aware of bicyclists as they move onto the roads...
Fatal motorcycle accident leads to negligent homicide charges
As Connecticut drivers prepare for spring, many plan to bring their motorcycles out of storage and enjoy the warm spring weather and the clear roads. Unfortunately, if drivers are not used to watching for motorcycles and are not using correct safety procedures,...
Drunk driving accidents and Connecticut dram shop liability
If you have been injured in a crash with an intoxicated motorist in Connecticut, you may seek compensation for your associated medical bills, lost income, and physical pain and suffering, from the at-fault driver or his or her insurance company. However, you may also...
Innovative ways to optimize your fleet management
If you are responsible for overseeing a fleet of company-managed vehicles at your business in Connecticut, you may be looking for ways to optimize the process of fleet management while maximizing its effectiveness in preventing accidents. At Weber, Carrier, Boiczyk...
Is my motorcycle helmet unsafe?
Donning a helmet could very well be the difference between life and death if you ride a motorcycle on a Connecticut road. That is why the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has set safety standards for motorcycle helmets that are sold within the U.S. A...
Safety equipment can reduce big truck accidents
Whether you are driving on Connecticut highways or winding rural roads, big trucks can cause frustration and concern. From unsafe lane changes and high speeds to crossing the double yellow line, tractor-trailer trucks are often viewed as a safety hazard. At Weber,...
Preventing severe scarring after a dog bite
If people have been the victims of a dog attack in Connecticut, their injuries may be prone to severe scarring depending on the severity of the attack. Even in situations where the animal bite was relatively minor, improper care could increase a person's chance of...
Are hands-free cellphones really safe?
If you are like many other drivers in the United States, you have used your cellphone while behind the wheel. This deadly practice, however, leads to catastrophic car accidents, injuries and deaths. In 2016, 3,450 people were killed, and another 391,000 people were...
Can a dog bite cause PTSD?
If you’ve recently experienced a dog bite injury in Connecticut, you’re probably still reeling from the incident. Along with the many physical effects, many victims also suffer from serious emotional consequences as a result. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is...
How can I be a safer driver in a school zone?
School zones in Connecticut can be hazardous when motorists aren’t careful. That’s why it’s crucial that you take the proper steps to preserve the safety of kids within school zones, which just might prevent tragedies from occurring. Edmunds offers the following tips...
What are some good winter driving tips?
Now that winter is finally here, many motorists in Connecticut will find themselves traveling for the holiday season. In this case, taking the proper precautions is crucial to prevent both you and other drivers from being involved in an accident. Accordingly, AAA...
What can truckers do to reduce the risk of accidents?
Motorists often find themselves driving alongside commercial trucks on Connecticut highways. In this case, ensuring that all who share the road remain safe and secure is a responsibility of everyone, including truckers. While you can't always prevent accidents from...
Recovering from a dog bite
There are many different traumatic experiences that people may go through in life, but some can be especially hard. For example, some people are attacked by a vicious dog while they are walking in their neighborhood or trying to relax at the beach. These attacks can...
What should you do if your tire blows out while you are driving?
Despite your preparation for inclement weather or hazardous road conditions in Connecticut, no matter how confident you are, it can be incredibly shocking to be in the moment where you have to navigate a dangerous risk on the road while you are driving. For example,...
What Connecticut cities see the most distracted driving crashes?
Distracted driving can lead to serious collisions. A recent analysis looked into how many accidents involving distracted driving the different cities, towns and villages in Connecticut have seen in the period running from 2015 to 2018. It did this by reviewing traffic...
