When people get hurt in public, it can cause a scene. If you slip on a puddle of standing water or some spilled soda in the grocery store, anyone else nearby will likely come rushing over to see if you are okay. Most people will experience intense embarrassment right...
Everyone knows that you can hurt your head and, therefore, your brain in a car crash. The steering wheel or the windows in the vehicle, as well as the dashboard, could cause blunt-force trauma if someone's head strikes these parts of the vehicle during a crash....
If you are sitting in your car and have your knees up or close to the front dashboard, there is a risk that you could suffer knee injuries in a collision. The force of a collision could lead to strains, sprains, tears, dislocations and other serious injuries that...
Most insurance claims filed after a crash in Connecticut are against the policy of the driver who caused the collision. Liability coverage protects the at-fault driver from financial devastation by reimbursing people for injuries, lost wages and property damage caused...
One of the most common mistakes people make after a car crash is not getting medical care. Those without their own health insurance might think that they can't afford a trip to the doctor even if they hit their head or otherwise suffered injuries in the crash. They...
After you get hurt in a serious car crash, you have certain rights. You can file an insurance claim against the driver who hurt you. Their coverage can help pay for your medical treatment costs, lost wages and vehicle repair expenses. Of course, it's also possible...
When you’re riding in a vehicle, it can sometimes get uncomfortable. You may feel that putting your feet up on the dashboard or against the door is more comfortable during a long ride, but doing that actually puts you at risk of serious injuries if you’re involved in...
The scene of your motor vehicle collision could have a major impact on what compensation you receive from insurance or even a civil lawsuit. The placement of the vehicles, the extent of damage to your vehicle and other details from the scene of the crash can influence...
It’s important to wear a seat belt when you’re in your vehicle. Failing to do so means that you’ll be thrown forward in an auto collision, and that could mean that you hit your head on the windshield. While you’ll likely stay in the vehicle, that impact to your skull...
Summer is the perfect time for a road trip. After a year cooped up, you are probably itching to hit the road and do some traveling. So are millions of people in Connecticut and the rest of New England. If you are considering taking a road trip this summer, take a...
