Connecticut residents know that there are risks inherent on the roads every day. Whether as a pedestrian, bicyclists, motorcyclist or occupant in a vehicle, the chance of being in an auto accident exists. When an accident is caused by the …
Perhaps one of the most tragic things about drunk driving accidents is that they are entirely preventable. Anyone who chooses to get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs puts his or her …
Particularly heading into the end of the school year, it is common for teens in New Haven to host and attend social gatherings. Although the legal drinking age throughout Connecticut is 21-years-old, some minors choose to consume alcohol at such …
Despite the increased awareness, people in Connecticut, and throughout the U.S., continue to drive drunk. This can lead to motor vehicle accidents, which can result in serious injuries and death for the drunk drivers, as well as passengers and other …
Most readers in New Haven, and elsewhere, are aware of the dangerous effects that alcohol consumption can have on drivers, including impaired judgment, blurred vision and slowed reaction time. Even with the numerous reports detailing the hazards of drunk driving, …
As large SUVs become more popular in Connecticut and in the rest of the country, the potential danger increases for accident victims. Because these vehicles are so large, it is sometimes nearly impossible for people who have been hit by …
For many people, what makes fatal drunk driving accidents so devastating is that they are preventable. When people in Connecticut choose to drive under the influence of alcohol, they put themselves and others at great risk. Fortunately, some people who …
When Connecticut and the surrounding states face harsh winters, residents rely on the aid of snow plow trucks. Without this service, many people would be unable to travel to work, school, or home. Unfortunately, when snow plow truck drivers enter …
When distracted or drunk drivers cause fatal car accidents, they often receive lots of press coverage. However, people in Connecticut may be surprised to learn that tailgating causes more than 40 percent of car accidents in the New Haven area. …