Following a serious car accident in Connecticut, injured victims have the right to file personal injury claims to pursue damages related to the crash. However, while many auto accident-related injuries are obvious, others, like post-traumatic stress disorder, are not clearly visible and can be difficult to prove.
PTSD caused from auto accidents may merit personal injury claims
Seeking compensation for injuries in tailgating crashes
In the event of a car accident, those who suffer injuries might question who is at fault. With Connecticut crashes that involve drivers following the vehicles ahead of them too closely, they are usually the liable parties. Those in the car ahead should keep a few factors in mind if they seek compensation for their injuries.
The rise in fatal crashes involving large trucks
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were 4,050 large commercial trucks involved in motor vehicle accidents in 2015. Some of them occurred in Connecticut. This number represents an 8 percent increase from 2014.
Facts about distracted driving
Connecticut residents may or may not be surprised to learn that the worst-behaved drivers on U.S. roadways are young millennials. Data released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety indicates that nearly 90 percent of millennial drivers engage in at least one dangerous activity while behind the wheel.