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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...

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...

The effects of a TBI can permanently impact your quality of life. In a car accident, you might suffer a blow to the head and not be aware of the serious nature of the injury. You might feel dizzy or have trouble seeing in the moments afterward. You might feel like you can “shake it...

Even though it's been a mild winter, February in New England can mean icy roads, poor visibility, and a higher risk of car accidents. But you can decrease the chance of a crash by following some safety tips. An experienced car accident attorney knows many crashes in the winter occur because a driver was going...

In Connecticut and across the nation, car accidents linked to alcohol or drug use, or a combination of both, happen daily. Impairment-related crashes are not uncommon. In fact, a Forbes article about the dangers of “multi-drug use” among drivers states that nearly one-third of fatal car accidents are linked to alcohol and/or drugs. The National...

With pedestrian accidents rising at an alarming rate in Western Massachusetts, law enforcement officials are calling for safety measures to save lives. Recent news articles have reported on deadly car crashes involving pedestrians in West Springfield and Chicopee. According to a Western Mass News story, three pedestrian accidents occurred in West Springfield over one weekend...

A recent study shows CT motorists have the lowest number of incidents. If you are a Connecticut driver, there is news that should make you proud. A study finds Connecticut drivers are the best in the nation. According to CT Insider, a study released on Dec. 5, 2022, determined Connecticut drivers have the lowest number...

Driving under the influence puts you and others at risk of injury in a car accident. The holiday season is a time to enjoy gatherings with family and friends, but it’s also a time when some people drink too much alcohol and make the careless decision to drive. To prevent drunk driving accidents, the Massachusetts...

It’s time people wake up and realize that drowsy driving is impaired driving. Getting behind the wheel while drowsy can be as dangerous as driving after drinking alcohol. But while many drivers would not operate a car after having too much to drink, most people have admitted they got behind the wheel while drowsy. According...

A wrong-way accident has the potential to cause severe and fatal injuries Drivers who head the wrong way on certain highway ramps in Connecticut will soon see red flashing lights alerting them they are in danger. According to a Journal Inquirer article, the state Department of Transportation will use new technology that consists of a...