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Halloween road safety

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Friday, October 6, 2017

As Halloween draws closer, many Connecticut residents pay more attention to costumes and trick-or-treating routes than to road safety. However, Halloween provides more opportunities for drivers to be involved in a collision, and it is important for people to know …

Helmet laws in the spotlight

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Friday, September 1, 2017

Drivers on the Connecticut roadways have to be aware of a variety of concerns and paying special attention to nearby motorcyclists is one of them. According to the Hartford Courant, the federal government ended a requirement that motorcyclists wear helmets …

How can people drive safely during the school year?

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Tuesday, August 22, 2017

When the school year starts, you may encounter more pedestrians and bikers, as well as school buses. It is important for you to be aware of this extra traffic so you can drive safely on Connecticut’s roads.

When you drive …

How common are fixed object collisions?

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Friday, August 11, 2017

You may think that fixed object collisions only occur in the winter after a driver hits a patch of ice. However, these incidents can occur year-round on Connecticut’s roads and highways. Statistics from 2015 explain some of the factors involved …

Fourth of July means increased patrols

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Friday, June 30, 2017

Despite the holiday falling on a Tuesday, people across Connecticut will be hitting the roads to celebrate with family and friends. This means increased traffic and more risks for getting in an accident. 

According to the Hartford Courant, experts estimate …

Surviving summer: Teen drivers

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Friday, June 23, 2017

As schools across Connecticut are taking a break for the season and warmer temperatures take families on trips to the beach or on a road trip to visit family, many heave a sigh of relief that summer is here. Yet …

Connecticut drivers second worst in nation

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Friday, June 9, 2017

Although many residents consider themselves safe drivers, NBC Connecticut reports that a new study rates drivers from Connecticut at 49 out drivers in all 50 states. Only Rhode Island drivers ranked worse. This data came from EverQuote, which created an …

The real dangers of distracted driving

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Friday, June 2, 2017

Most Connecticut residents are aware that distracted driving has been getting a lot more attention in the past few years than it had. This is with good reason as more information is coming to light showing just how dangerous this …

4 Tips for Staying Safe On Your Motorcycle

Motor Vehicle Accidents On Wednesday, May 31, 2017

As warmer weather slowly but surely makes its way to Connecticut, what better way to enjoy it than spending time outside? For some that means backyard barbecues and trips to the beach. For others, it means dusting off their motorcycle …

Increasing numbers of drugged driving accidents

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Thursday, May 4, 2017

When Connecticut residents think about driving under the influence, alcohol is usually the first substance which springs to mind. However, drugs may be the bigger concern when it comes to collisions caused by impaired driving. At Loughlin and Fitzgerald, we …

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