Like most states, Connecticut has laws in place for riders of motorcycles and bicycles. These laws help reduce the risk of severe or fatal injuries in an accident. The open-air, two-wheeled design of bicycles and motorcycles makes for an exhilarating ride but also places riders at risk of severe injuries in an accident—especially in...
A bicycle is a fitness-friendly and eco-conscious choice for local transportation to work, school, and recreation. It’s also a fun outdoor activity for cyclists of all ages. Unfortunately, in traffic situations, an unprotected bicycle rider is at a serious disadvantage in a collision with a vehicle weighing an average of 4,000 pounds. Some bicycle...
When an average 4,000-pound vehicle collides with a vulnerable pedestrian, the injuries to the pedestrian are often severe or catastrophic, if not fatal. Motorists always have to be alert to the presence of individuals walking on the roadway and strictly adhere to right-of-way laws for pedestrians in crosswalks. Ultimately, a driver should always do...
Car accidents may be daily occurrences nationwide, but they are not a common occurrence for an individual. An average person experiences about 3 car accidents in a lifetime, but that total includes minor fender-benders. A serious car accident is most often a once-per-lifetime event, and many individuals have the good fortune to never experience...
An accident is a traumatic experience, especially when you suffer serious injuries. All too often, the distress only continues in the days and weeks after a car accident when an injury victim deals with the at-fault party’s insurance company to recover their damages like property damage, medical expenses, lost wages, and compensation for pain...
