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Are Roads Getting Safer in Massachusetts?

A federal agency reports some good news about car accidents. Early estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that traffic fatalities have recently declined. The NHTSA has looked at road deaths over the past 15 months (five quarters) and found the fatality rate is decreasing, according to a report by WebWire. In...

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Can I Sue for a Concussion in a Car Accident?

Car accidents can lead to a variety of serious injuries, including concussions. Motor vehicle crashes, in fact, are one of the top three causes of brain injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Concussions are classified as a type of "mild" traumatic brain injury (mTBI), but there's nothing mild about a...

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New Rules Considered To Improve Safety for Large Trucks

Truck accidents in Connecticut can be devastating. These crashes often result in serious injuries and fatalities because of the size and weight of the big rigs. In many cases, accidents involving 18-wheelers can be traced back to unsafe driving behavior. The truck driver might have been speeding or texting instead of paying attention to the...

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Massachusetts Had the 2nd Highest At-Fault Accident Rate in 2022

If you drive in Massachusetts, you’re more likely to get in a car accident than in most other states, according to an analysis by Insurify. Where does Massachusetts rank for car accidents? Massachusetts ranks No. 2 among the 10 most accident-prone states. Insurify, a car insurance comparison website, examined car insurance applications to identify states...

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Connecticut Aims to End All Roadway Fatalities by 2050

The number of people who died in car accidents exceeded 380 in Connecticut last year. It’s a grim number state officials say is unacceptable. CT officials seek to reduce fatal accidents to zero With the goal of saving lives, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and the Connecticut Department of Transportation joined Hartford officials to announce an...

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Rear-End Truck Accidents: Proposed AEB Requirement Could Prevent Crashes

Getting rear-ended by a tractor-trailer can result in severe injuries and fatalities. Automatic emergency braking systems on 18-wheelers and other heavy vehicles have been proven to reduce the severity and frequency of rear-end truck accidents. Saying that lives could be saved, two federal agencies announced a proposal that would require heavy vehicles to be equipped...

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Fatal Pedestrian Accidents Rise to the Highest Level in 41 years

In 2022, more than 7,500 pedestrians died nationwide. Walking has become an increasingly dangerous activity in Connecticut and states across the county. According to a recent Forbes article, pedestrian deaths have increased by 77 percent since 2010. By comparison, there has been an increase of 25 percent for all other traffic-related fatalities. The Governors Highway...

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‘Safety surge’ Campaign Seeks to Prevent Boston Pedestrian Accidents

An injury attorney explains how pedestrian accidents happen. Knowing that Boston can be dangerous for pedestrians, city officials have created a street safety campaign they call “safety surge.” The goal is to make the city safer for all road users, including people who walk and ride bicycles. An experienced injury attorney in Boston knows pedestrians,...

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Connecticut Lawmakers Pass Bill for Speed Limit & Red Light Cameras

Speeding and running red lights are common causes of car accidents. After one of the deadliest years on Connecticut roadways, lawmakers have passed a bill that would give communities the option to use speed limit and red-light cameras. The automated traffic enforcement measure was passed by the Connecticut House and Senate. Gov. Ned Lamont is...

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