Motor vehicle accidents most commonly cause injuries to the spine. In fact, the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCSC) purports that car accidents are the leading cause of all spine injuries. If you are in an auto accident, you should know what to...
Common delayed injuries after a motor vehicle accident
Connecticut drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents may find that they feel fine post-collision even if they have injuries. This is due to the fact that the body produces adrenaline in high-stress situations like motor vehicle accidents. The adrenaline can hide...
How car accident injuries are different for men and women
Car crashes happen every day throughout Connecticut and the rest of the country. While many of these accidents are considered fender-benders, some of them are severe. A study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revealed that women are more likely to...
The hazards of truck driver fatigue
There are over 4,000 miles of highway in Connecticut, and you will find trucks driving on each one. Commercial trucking is a billion-dollar industry that brings consumers the food and products they desire. Unfortunately, driving heavy trucks with tons of products...
Pedestrian deaths up in Connecticut despite quieter roads
Preliminary figures released by the Connecticut Department of Transportation reveals that the number of pedestrians killed in motor vehicle accidents in the Constitution State rose in 2020 despite far lower traffic levels. Pedestrian deaths increased from 59 in 2019...
