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Not all car crashes cause major injuries and property damage. Drivers can get into fender benders with little obvious damage or harm. In this scenario, both drivers might agree to exchange insurance information and contact details but don’t call the police. However, not calling the...

People who succeed in civil actions for injuries suffered due to another’s negligence are typically entitled to receive damages. The overall value of these damages is the maximum compensation they can recover for their claim. Damages are losses people incur from the car crash and include...

West Hartford saw 1,340 car crashes between January 1 and November 30, 2022. These crashes resulted in five deaths. Three people died in a tragic two-car crash on Christmas morning at Simsbury Road in West Hartford. The three people who lost their lives on Christmas Day...

Riders involved in motorcycle crashes can suffer serious and costly injuries, including spinal cord damage, brain injuries, internal organ damage, paralysis, broken bones, and burns. After getting the medical attention they need, their next concern is how to cover their financial obligations while they heal. But what...

No. Pedestrians do not always have the right of way in crosswalks. In pedestrian vs. driver crashes, figuring out who’s at fault for the accident requires determining the actions of the pedestrian and driver when the crash happened. What Was The Pedestrian Doing When The Accident Occurred?...

Yes. You can sue a driver that hit and injured you while you were riding your bicycle. Under the law, bicyclists must follow the same traffic rules as any other motorist. But not all motorists are mindful of bicyclists on the road. Unfortunately, bicyclists also have a...

Over the New Year holiday weekend, the Connecticut State Police (CSP) responded to 243 crashes and arrested 36 drivers for alleged drunk or drugged driving. Between the hours of 12:01 am on Friday and 11:59 pm on Monday, the police responded to 4,875 calls. 20 people...

Even if responsible drivers plan ahead, drive defensively, and follow all the rules of the road, there’s always a possibility that a negligent driver will drive recklessly and cause a car crash that can significantly affect innocent people’s lives. Statistics for Hartford car accidents from the Connecticut...

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....

Because trucks are massive and heavy, they can cause life-changing injuries when they crash into smaller vehicles and pedestrians. The physical, financial, and emotional stress after a truck crash can easily disrupt the lives of injured parties and their families. Filing a personal injury claim...