On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Jul 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
When it comes to driving risks, we know that the condition of the driver plays a large role. If a driver is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, he or she becomes a far worse and far more dangerous driver. If a driver is distracted behind the wheel, their...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Jul 25, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car accidents injure or take the lives of Connecticut residents every year. The death and injury statistics across the United States are sobering. Roughly 38,000 people died in car accidents in the U.S. in 2019, and nearly 4.5 million of them experienced injuries...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Jun 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
When determining fault after a car crash, it’s normal to look at a number of factors. The current conditions on the road, the behavior of both drivers prior to the crash and even the condition of the vehicles can all influence who ultimately has fault or...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Jun 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
When someone driving crashes into someone or something else, they have both a moral and a legal obligation to stop. The law in Connecticut requires anyone who causes property damage or injury to another to report the collision to law enforcement. Typically, unless...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | May 29, 2020 | Car Accidents
The loss of a loved one can change anyone’s life forever. Family members may have relied on that person for support in various capacities, and that person’s death could leave the family struggling. Unfortunately, some individuals may suddenly lose their life in a car...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | May 18, 2020 | Car Accidents
Many injuries that result from a car crash are difficult to recover from. Individuals may face days or weeks in the hospital following a car accident, and they may wonder whether they will fully recover from the harm they suffered. Unfortunately, on top of these...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | May 4, 2020 | Car Accidents
Motor vehicle collisions occur almost every day across Connecticut, and most of them result only in minor injuries and property damage. However, some crashes cause more serious injuries or substantial property damage. The greater the amount of your medical bills and...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Apr 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
What makes certain intersections in New Haven County, Connecticut so dangerous? The answer may surprise you: Quite often, it’s drivers who simply ignore traffic signals and run willy-nilly straight through red lights. In mid-2019, area leaders started to take a hard...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Mar 9, 2020 | Car Accidents
If you wanted to make a list of ways that people could negligently contribute to a motor vehicle collision, you might include such common and dangerous decisions as getting behind the wheel after drinking, responding to a text message while driving, posting to social...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Mar 9, 2020 | Car Accidents
Drowsy driving is always a problem on the roads, but did you know that Daylight Savings Time causes a real sleep-deprivation concern for drivers? Getting an hour more of light is great, but it also means that you may lose an hour or more of sleep. Springing forward...
