In Connecticut, motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injuries. Unfortunately, most of these accidents are preventable by making smart choices while behind the wheel. One of the most important choices you can make is to avoid distracted...
How a slip-and-fall accident may be more serious than you think
On the outside, slip-and-fall accidents don’t seem that serious. After all, you have likely fallen a few times in your life without suffering any type of serious injury. While this is the case in many situations, slip-and-fall accidents can lead to serious and...
Why does everyone else drive so dangerously?
If you have a near-miss incident where someone else almost causes an accident, but you're able to avoid the crash, you'll probably find yourself feeling very frustrated and frightened. You'll also be confused. Why does it so often feel like other drivers are willing...
How much is too much?
Most people know their limit for alcohol, at least to avoid feeling too drunk or avoid the risk of getting sick. But alcohol affects your ability to drive safely well before you have that last drink of the night. Even if you feel sober enough to drive, the police...
Are sobriety checkpoints legal?
Warmer weather is on the way, and that means people will be out celebrating at weddings, parties, and summer festivals. Alcohol tends to flow freely at these events, and if you partake, you’d be wise to hand the keys over to someone who is sober. In an effort to keep...
Can you sue a self-driving car manufacturer?
Can you sue the manufacturer if you are in a car crash and the other vehicle was a self-driving car? This is a question that many people are asking lately, as self-driving vehicles become more and more popular. We will explore the legal implications of self-driving...
I’m getting divorced: Does that make me a failure?
When the realization hits you that you are getting a divorce, you may feel like you failed – failed yourself, your spouse, your kids or your extended family. Maybe you feel like you failed at the institution of marriage itself. You may be wondering what is wrong with...
