When the holidays arrive, many people take to the road as their way of getting to friends' or family members' homes in Connecticut to share in the celebrations. This can be an efficient and affordable means of travel for people, especially for families that may not otherwise be able to afford to make the trek to be with their loved ones at these times. Unfortunately this opens up the possibility that instead of safely reaching relatives' or their own homes, people in vehicles will be involved in one of the many crashes that seem to happen when the roads get busy.
Don't make these car insurance claim mistakes
A car accident is every bit as scary as it sounds. Not only do you have concerns about your health and well-being, but the same holds true in regard to the impact on your financial situation.
Deadly CT accident highlights dangers of truck height limitations
Many fatal truck accidents involve speed, fatigue or distraction. Less known, but no less dangerous, are accidents that involve a truck being too large or tall for a certain road or highway structure. There are many roads in Connecticut that have not been built to accommodate large trucks. When a truck driver ignores restrictions, or when roadside warnings are inadequate, the consequences can be devastating.
How can I avoid slipping and falling this winter?
As the saying goes, winter is coming. For you and other Connecticut residents, this means months of dealing with snow, slush and ice – not only when you are driving, but anywhere you walk. Falls make up a significant portion of personal injury claims, since it is so easy to trip or slip, especially when the walking conditions are less than ideal.
How do you identify and treat whiplash?
Connecticut residents who have been involved in any type of car accident may want to keep an eye out for whiplash signs. Many people don't consider it a big danger, but the truth is, it can have a huge impact on your overall health and happiness.
How many traffic fatalities occur in Connecticut?
If you drive regularly in Connecticut, you have no doubt seen your share of dangerous driving maneuvers. It can leave you amazed that some people manage to make it from one place to another without causing an accident when you see how they drive. Even if you do not witness accidents caused by speeding, drunk, distracted or otherwise reckless drivers, that does not mean that serious crashes are not happening.
