The 4 Most Dangerous Type of Auto Accidents
In 2018, 40,000 people were estimated to have lost their lives in auto accidents. Car accidents are a top cause of death in the United States and have massive destructive potential to both people and property. There are, however, a few accident types that are well known for their destruction. Pile Up Accidents. When multiple … Keep reading…
5 Springtime Driving Conditions That Can Cause Connecticut Auto Accidents
Spring is a welcomed season in Connecticut. But springtime also ushers in seasonal driving challenges like wet pavement, motorcyclists, and foraging animals who’ve emerged from their winter shelters. Staying safe on the roads during the spring starts with a driver’s ability to identify the potential threats they’re up against. To help make your springtime commutes … Keep reading…
4 Things You Should Do Before Renting a Car
If you are heading out on vacation or traveling for work and need to rent a car for your travel, there are a few things you should know first. Insurance. Call your current insurance provider and see if you are covered when operating a rental vehicle. Local traffic laws. If you are traveling outside of … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accident & Teenage Driver SmartPhone Apps
As we approach the 100 Deadliest Days, the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, newly licensed teen drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash compared to licensed adults. Additionally, drivers ages 16-17 are 4.5 times more likely than those drivers who are over 18 years old to be … Keep reading…
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Connecticut Auto Accidents
Connecticut car accident injuries can be quite serious, especially if you or a loved one sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly a third of all injury-related deaths in the United States are a result of TBIs. Injuries can range from “mild” to “severe.” Any hit, bump or … Keep reading…
5 More Things Never To Say To An Adjuster
A few days ago we wrote about 5 things you should not say to the at-fault driver’s insurance adjuster. Here are 5 more things you should not say after you have been in an auto accident. Do not agree to a settlement. When you agree to a settlement, the other side will try to give … Keep reading…
5 Things Never To Say To An Insurance Adjuster
Car accidents are a traumatic experience for those involved in them. You may still be in the hospital recovering from your injuries when you get a call from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. The adjuster may seem friendly, but they work for the insurance company of the person who hit you. When you are contacted … Keep reading…
Opioids Can Play A Role In Connecticut Auto Accidents
Prescription opioid drug use is an epidemic here in Connecticut and new research finds that they may be the cause of some fatal two-car auto accidents. Drivers veering out of their lanes was found to be the most common cause of fatal car crashes regardless of opioid involvement. Data was analyzed from over 18,000 two-car … Keep reading…
Risky & Distracted Drivers Causing Connecticut Auto Accidents
The nation’s distracted driving crisis is getting worse as Americans are riskier than ever behind the wheel, according to a report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. While talking on the phone is down, “drivers were observed manipulating their phones” 57% more in 2018 than in 2014. The report estimates there were 800 fatalities … Keep reading…
4 Tips to Avoiding a Connecticut Winter Car Accident
While most of us are aware that driving on Connecticut roadways in snow could be dangerous, we often fail to acknowledge the other hazards on the road. In addition to snow and ice being the most obvious contributors to some winter Connecticut auto accidents,some of these winter related risk factors include: Wind speed affects the … Keep reading…
