Motorcyclists are a familiar sight on busy Connecticut highways and city streets during warm weather, and their minimal profile makes them hard to spot, especially when a driver's distracted. Cyclists and drivers need to stay alert and obey the law. The following...
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Can practicing mindfulness cure distracted driving?
In Connecticut and across the nation, traffic accident rates are increasing and distracted driving has become a significant contributor, leading to severe injuries and numerous fatalities. In 2021, over 42,000 drivers lost their lives in traffic accidents, which the...
The risk SUVs pose to pedestrians
As a pedestrian on the roads in Connecticut, safety is always a priority. Obeying posted signs and stoplights and sticking to designated intersections are the basics of doing your part to stay safe while walking. But there's only so much in your control. SUVs (as well...
What are the main causes of truck accidents?
Trucks regularly travel across the roads in Connecticut. While most drive uneventfully, some end up in accidents. Various factors can lead to these situations; these are some of the main causes of truck accidents. Distracted driving Truck drivers are just as likely to...
Dooring cyclists is now an infraction in Connecticut
Cyclists in Connecticut are required to stay as far to the right as they can when they share the road with faster-moving traffic, which can make riding in urban environments extremely dangerous. Dooring accidents occur when cyclists strike a car door that has been...
What Happens if You Hit a Cyclist with Your Car?
Few things are more terrifying for a motorist than being involved in an accident. That fear is exacerbated when the other person is a cyclist or a pedestrian. If you hit a cyclist with your car in Connecticut, you must know what happens next to know what to do. Will...
Poor cargo loading can lead to accidents
Every year, people die in truck accidents in Connecticut and across the country. While many factors can contribute to these accidents, one of the most common causes is poor cargo loading. When cargo is not loaded correctly, it can shift during transport, causing the...
3 things to never do in the event of an accident
Motor vehicle accidents in Connecticut are a reality of driving. While you can't always avoid them, there are some common mistakes that people make after the accident that you can try to avoid. When you make the right choices about what to do after an accident, you...
What kind of dangers do commercial trucks pose on the road?
When driving, you probably see commercial trucks all the time in Connecticut. These trucks can pose unique dangers that all drivers should be aware of. Cargo is improperly loaded If a commercial truck is overloaded or improperly loaded, it can cause excessive wear and...
Reckless driving’s aftermath
Reckless driving refers to a wide range of dangerous behaviors behind the wheel. A particularly egregious moving violation could lead a driver into a Connecticut civil court if someone gets hurt or suffers property damage. Those hurt by a reckless driver may benefit...