In 2008, the Connecticut Legislature passed laws that were meant to reduce teenage driver accidents throughout the state. The restrictions on teenage drivers include: A curfew, which forbids drivers under 18-years-old to drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless required to for school, medical needs, religion or work. Graduated license restrictions. Once a teenager…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Click It or Ticket (CIOT) campaign is in full force Memorial Day weekend, with police officers around the nation cracking down on those who “forget” to wear their seatbelts. Wearing a seat belt is the number one thing you can do to protect yourself should you be involved in…
Every year, the state of Connecticut and other northern states undergo numerous effects of winter weather, like icy, frozen roads. And, when springtime comes, Mother Nature reveals the havoc that the winter has caused, forcing states to roll out construction projects to fix the roadways torn up by the cold climate. Adding to the inconvenience…
Earlier this week Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman announced the state police’s plan to crackdown on distracted driving. In continuation of a federal pilot program, both Connecticut and New York will be sending out state and local police in full force the first two weeks of April, looking for drivers using handheld phones. Use of…
You were in a car accident. Here a few steps to follow: 1) Call the police. Never try to handle the accident with the other driver. The police will file a report. This report is often the most important document in determining who caused the car accident. In addition, the police can get an ambulance…
You were involved in a car accident. An adjuster representing the insurance company of the other driver calls you. He or she wants information from you. Should you speak to the adjuster? Generally, no. Think of the insurance adjuster as of detective for the insurance company. They are trained in eliciting information from you which,…