Collisions involving large commercial trucks and smaller cars, trucks and SUVs are all too common in Connecticut, and throughout the U.S. Often, it is the occupants of the smaller automobiles who suffer the potentially devastating consequences of such wrecks. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 137 of the 248 people that died as a result of Connecticut truck accidents in 2014 were occupants in passenger vehicles. Although not all such collisions can be avoided, there are things drivers can do to safely share the road with large trucks.
How to safely share Connecticut roads with large trucks
New technology could reduce incidents of drunk driving
New technology could provide one way to significantly decrease the number of people who drive while under the influence of alcohol in Connecticut. Despite increased awareness, drunk driving still kills 27 Americans every day. Since the drunk driving awareness organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving was founded, there has been a 50 percent decrease in the number of deaths. However, there remains work to be done to reduce the number of drunk driving incidents, which is around 300,000 thousand per day or 121 million per year.
What injuries can faulty airbags cause?
In order to avoid harm on the roads of Connecticut, drivers like you are encouraged to follow all safety precautions. This includes buckling your seatbelt, or having a car with a working airbag. So what can happen to you if your car’s airbag is faulty or defective?
What expenses can you face after an accident?
If a Connecticut driver such as yourself gets into an accident, you may face some expenses during the aftermath that you aren’t prepared for, or that you may not be equipped to handle.
Injuries caused by dog attacks
Connecticut victims of dog attacks know that sometimes, the bite itself may not be the worst injury. In fact, it may not even be the only injury. There are numerous other complications that can arise from a dog attack after the bite itself has occurred.
