Earlier this month, a pregnant woman was hospitalized after she was injured in a rollover accident in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The accident occurred when a man who was fleeing police ran into her car as she was turning into her driveway. Her SUV rolled over. According to authorities, the at-fault driver was spotted burglarizing a Fairfield…
Poor driving habits endanger the lives of everyone else sharing the road. When individuals engage in risky behavior on the road, such as racing other vehicles, it is not surprising that serious traffic accidents causing injuries and even deaths can occur. In June of 2011, one such car accident in Bridgeport resulted in the…
Here are few tips on how to avoid being the victim of road rage: 1. Always be polite and courteous. I know it is not easy. But if you follow this one tip you will significantly decrease the chance that you will be involved in a road rage accident. 2. Do not retaliate. Again –…
According to the Connecticut State Patrol, Independence Day car accidents were up from last year while DUI and speeding arrests were down. Thankfully, there were no deaths. Across the United States, the Fourth of July can be one of the deadliest – and in many states, the deadliest – holidays of the year. It…
Despite the plethora of auto insurance commercials, Connecticut drivers must consider more than just insurance premiums when searching for auto insurance. Connecticut state law mandates that drivers obtain certain types of auto insurance to cover injured parties and damaged vehicles. Following are some of the insurance coverage options for Connecticut drivers. Liability coverage is…
As a personal injury lawyer, I often focus my attention on the injury portion of accidents. Yet, I understand that there is more to an accident than injuries. For example, how can you get your car fixed? Who pays for the repair bill after your car is damaged in a car accident? The following are…