Berman, Russo & Merwin Blog
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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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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...
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Roadside accidents, such as motor vehicle crashes, pedestrian crashes, bicycle crashes, and motorcycle crashes, are common. Many people might be on the side of the road for several reasons, including car trouble or needing to pull over to tend to business. Some people stop to...
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Tires are among the most vital components of any vehicle in terms of safety, driver control, and road worthiness. They are a vehicle’s connection to the pavement. If a tire is faulty, due to worn treads or imbalanced air pressure, for instance, it could explode,...
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Despite being unlawful and the harsh penalties for driving without a valid driver’s license, many people still decide to drive unlicensed. In most instances, these people have a driver’s license, but failed to renew it, rendering it invalid, or, worse, it was suspended or revoked. When...
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Chain reaction car accidents involve more than two motor vehicles. Determining who caused a car crash can be challenging enough when only two cars are involved. Each additional car makes determining fault and liability much more complex. While many things can cause chain reaction car accidents,...
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Injuries by another driver’s negligence can consume an injured person’s life for months, or years. Worse, they can lead to death. The lives of people injured in roadside accidents can change drastically, brought on by hefty medical expenses, physical and emotional pain and suffering, lost income, and...
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In 2021, approximately 323 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in Connecticut. There’s simply no escaping the fact that roadways and highways are dangerous, and all drivers are at risk of an accident. Even if drivers try to avoid highways and they do all they can...
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No. Even if a driver thinks they might be partially or wholly responsible for causing a motor vehicle accident, they should not admit fault or suggest they might have caused the accident. The aftermath of an accident can be very chaotic, confusing, and terrifying. But...
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Yes. Injured people can make a claim if the at-fault driver fled the scene of the accident. Fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle accident is unlawful in Connecticut. Even so, hit-and-run crashes still occur frequently in the state. The most common reasons why drivers...
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