by Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jul 26, 2021 | Car Accidents
Anytime there isn’t snow on the ground is road construction season in Connecticut. That means delays, alternate routes and lane closures. Here’s a question you may have never thought about: What is the proper way to merge when a lane closure reduces two lanes down to...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jul 7, 2021 | Car Accidents
A sharp rise in pedestrian and cyclist deaths in Connecticut has prompted at least one lawmaker to take action. The politician is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and co-chair of the Transportation Committee, and he has introduced two bills that he...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jun 15, 2021 | Car Accidents
After a motor vehicle collision, drivers and vehicle occupants might feel disoriented and confused about what steps need to be taken. They might share contact information with the other drivers involved, and then leave without calling the police to report the...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | May 12, 2021 | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
One of the most common injuries suffered in car accidents is head trauma (also called a concussion). Concussions leave many victims disabled for life, if not in a vegetative state, and they can impact how those victims think or cannot think throughout the remainder of...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Mar 24, 2021 | Car Accidents
When you drive on the road in Connecticut, a motor vehicle accident is always a possibility. While most collisions involve minor vehicle damage and injuries, some accidents cause severe trauma. In a high-speed collision, head and neck injuries are a concern....
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jan 19, 2021 | Car Accidents
The shock of being involved in a Connecticut car accident could lead some people to make rash decisions. Pulling away from the scene and leaving opens doors to possible "leaving the scene of an accident" charges. While not everyone may make such an egregious decision,...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Oct 30, 2020 | Car Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents
About 30% of Hartford residents do not own cars and rely on public transportation and walking to run daily errands. Data from the University of Connecticut show local roads in Hartford are far deadlier than nearby interstates. The university reports 38,110 crashes...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Sep 11, 2020 | Car Accidents
A recent study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention found troubling similarities in the driving experiences of drivers in their teens when compared to those who have reached 65 years of age or older. First, these two age groups face a higher risk...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jul 30, 2020 | Car Accidents
No matter where in Connecticut your car accident occurred, you may want to see an attorney to determine if you have grounds for a personal injury claim. Most car crashes are the result of negligence on one side or the other, and if you were not at fault, you deserve...
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Jun 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
Your brain is your most important organ. It regulates your body’s functions, keeping you alive. It processes everything you see, hear, smell, taste and touch. And it’s the physical seat of your consciousness. In many ways, your brain is who you are. You are your...
