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...
Read MoreFatal 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...
Read More‘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,...
Read MoreConnecticut 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...
Read MoreNew Study Finds Collisions With SUVs the Most Dangerous for Cyclists
Researchers examine injuries and fatalities in SUV vs. bicycle crashes. A study finds that people on bicycles who are struck by SUVs sustain worse injuries than if they are in accidents with smaller cars. Cyclists hit by SUVs tend to be knocked down and could face serious injuries or even death by being run over...
Read MoreCT Motorcycle Accidents Result in Over 50 Biker Deaths Every Year
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Spring in Connecticut means warmer temperatures and the start of peak motorcycle riding season. Unfortunately, it's also the time of year when motorcycle accidents happen more frequently, which is why the state has declared May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Each year, over 50 motorcyclists lose their lives on...
Read MoreMassachusetts Launches Pilot Program to Combat Wrong-Way Driving Crashes
One of the deadliest types of crashes involves drivers going the wrong way. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has launched a pilot program to prevent wrong-way crashes. According to WickedLocal, MassDOT Highway Division will install a wrong-way vehicle detection system at 16 highway ramps where deadly crashes have happened. A driver traveling in the wrong...
Read MoreDrivers Urged to Stay Focused and Alert as April Marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Driver distractions often involve talking or texting on a mobile phone. If you spend enough time on the road, you probably have noticed a driver looking at a cell phone while driving at a high rate of speed. The driver might be swerving or operating the vehicle erratically. Distracted drivers put everyone else on the...
Read MoreSpringfield, MA Obtains Federal Funding to Improve Street Safety
The grant could help reduce accidents involving pedestrians. Crossing a street in Springfield, MA, should not be an action that puts your life at risk. But tragically, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users have died on roads in this Western Massachusetts city through no fault of their own. Recognizing that the city has an...
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