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Head-On Crash In Hartford

November 7, 2023
Car Accidents

A 33-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash in Hartford last July 11, 2022. The authorities identified the man as Jermal McCall, a Hartford resident. Two other individuals were severely injured. The major crimes unit of the Hartford Police Department responded to the crash....

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Hartford Crash Statistics

September 25, 2023
Car Accidents

Between April 2022 and April 2023, 1,401 car crashes occurred in Hartford. 17 of these crashes involved pedestrians and five involved bicyclists. Injuries cyclists and pedestrians suffer after a vehicle accident can be severe or potentially fatal. People walking on the street or biking are not...

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What Are Your Rights as a Passenger Injured in a Car Accident?

September 17, 2023
Car Accidents

Every time you ride a vehicle as a passenger, whether a private vehicle owned by someone you know or a mass transit vehicle, you essentially leave your life in the hands of the driver and other drivers around you. However, crashes happen all the time...

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What Are The Dos And Don’ts After A Hit And Run Accident?

September 8, 2023
Car Accidents

Hit-and-run crashes happen when a motorist hits another vehicle, bicyclist, motorcyclist, or pedestrian and flees the scene without stopping, leaving the victim to handle the aftermath alone. If ever you get involved in a hit-and-run crash, keep the following dos and don’ts in mind. The DOs...

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Hartford Seeks To Curb Speeding And Related Accidents

September 1, 2023
Car Accidents

Hartford officials are expanding their efforts to capture reckless and speeding drivers due to the city's rise in hit-and-runs and deadly crashes. The plan to increase patrols comes after a recent hit-and-run crash causing injuries to four women and a hit-and-run crash in March that killed basketball coach Kendall...

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Head-On Crash Causes Serious Injuries In East Windsor

August 23, 2023
Car Accidents

On May 14, 2023, a head-on collision in East Windsor caused serious injuries, sending two people to the hospital. The accident occurred just before 10:00 a.m. The Broad Brook Fire Department reported that both patients suffered moderate to serious injuries. No other details were released....

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Settlement Vs. Trial: Deciding The Best Course Of Action For Car Accident Lawsuits

August 15, 2023
Car Accidents

After suffering injuries in a car accident, you deserve compensation for your damages. Most car accident injury claims end with a settlement negotiated between the injured party and the insurance company—or their attorneys acting on their behalf. Settlements have many benefits over going to trial;...

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Common Medical Expenses After A Truck Accident

August 8, 2023
Truck Accidents

Trucks travel nationwide delivering necessary goods and supplies, and Connecticut's roads are no exception. While their services are essential, their presence on roadways creates a hazard for everyone they share it with. Those injured in a truck accident need the help of a compassionate Hartford truck...

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Fatal Crash On I-84 In West Hartford

August 1, 2023
Car Accidents

On May 6, 2023, westbound lanes of I-84 were shut down between exits 40 and 41 due to a single-car crash, although eastbound traffic was unaffected. According to Connecticut State Police, the reason for this shutdown was a crash that occurred just before 6:30 a.m....

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What Happens If You Don’t Call The Police After A Fender Bender?

July 27, 2023
Car Accidents

Even if your accident is only a fender bender, it's much easier in the long run if you file a police report at the time of the accident. If the damage to your car or your injuries are more substantial than you first thought, a...

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