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....
Car Accidents
What might drivers overlook after an accident?
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,...
5 easy ways for Hartford to reduce pedestrian accidents
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...
Study shows accident link between driver age and vehicle type
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...
ADAS tech prevents crashes, but other issues may arise
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...
What does it take to recover from a traumatic brain injury?
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...
Strategies for avoiding fatal car crashes
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | May 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
In 2016, 40,200 people in Connecticut and across the United States died in car accidents. That figure was provided by the National Safety Council, and it represented a 6% increase from 2015. There was also a 7% increase in traffic fatalities from 2014 to 2015. There...
The roads are speeding up
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Apr 21, 2020 | Car Accidents, Child Injury, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury
With most people at home right now, it is something of a surprise to see anyone doing much driving. Yet, the newly empty roads are offering people an old temptation: speed. According to a report from the New York Times, people now see the open roads as an opportunity...
Drinking and driving can have devastating effects
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Apr 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Alcohol and driving can be a deadly mix; however, some Connecticut residents may have been involved in and may have sustained injuries from motor vehicle accidents. Although it is common knowledge that drinking and driving are not compatible, many people still get...
Signs of a brain injury in your loved one after a car crash
On Behalf of Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP | Feb 20, 2020 | Car Accidents
When your loved one is in a car accident, the only thing that matters to you is that they are okay. You might bring them ice packs for their sore joints, or a heating pad for their bruises. But do you know how to spot injuries that are not so obvious? A traumatic...
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