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Facts about Accidents in Connecticut

 
 
Did You Know?    
 
 
Accidents involving other moving vehicles were most dangerous
Collision with another motor vehicle in transport was the most common first harmful event for fatal, injury and property-damage-only crashes. Collisions with fixed objects and noncollisions accounted for only 17 percent of all crashes, but they accounted for 39 percent of fatal crashes.

 

Accidents can happen anywhere at any time in Connecticut. When you are at home, at work, or driving your car to the supermarket, a serious accident may result in debilitating injuries that could threaten your well-being and financial security.

 
State Accident Statistics    
 
 
Accident Fatalities in Connecticut
INTERSTATE 8
OTHER,PRINCIPAL,ARTERIAL 18
MINOR,ARTERIAL 28
MAJOR,COLLECTOR 19
LOCAL 14

Source: US Department of Transportation
 

Every year millions of people obtain personal injuries as a result of accidents. Whether it is a car accident, boating accident, or a simple slip & fall accident, others may be responsible for your injuries. Our Connecticut Accident Lawyer will help you fight back at those whose negligence may be responsible for your pain. To locate Accident Lawyers nationwide click here.

Our Connecticut Accident Lawyers specialize in all aspects of accident law. From researching the merits of your case to fighting for you in court, Connecticut Accident Lawyers will work for you with all their expertise and legal experience.

 
Connecticut Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Jury awards Connecticut woman $1,309,000 in car/bicycle accident (9/4/2001)
On August 19, 1996, the plaintiff, Kathleen Ipacs, was riding her bicycle in a northerly direction in the southbound lane of North Quaker Lane in West Hartford. At the intersection of North Quaker Lane and Asylum Avenue, the plaintiff, David Crawford
 

The following are the most common kinds of accidents that cause personal injury:

  • Automobile Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Workplace Accidents
  • Aviation Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • SUV Rollovers

Contact our Connecticut Accident Lawyers if you have ever experienced a personal injury and think others are at fault for the accident.


 
Accident Audio & Video    
 
  Coal Mining Accident
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:46, 9/25/2001

A cave-in at an Alabama coal mine led to explosions and the worst U.S. mining accident in more than 16 years. Noah Adams talks with reporter David Firestone of The New York Times.
Source: National Public Radio


The above accident video and audio will show how other accident victims are dealing with their own dangerous accident issues.

 
 
Connecticut Accident Links    
 
 

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Connecticut law requires that in each motor vehicle traffic accident in which any ... operator accident report with the Connecticut Department of Mot
ConnDOT: Accident Records
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News about Accidents in Connecticut and nationwide:

Advocates and Consumers Called on to Help Improve Safety
Washington - The U.S. Department of Transportation called on automakers, safety advocates and consumers to help the federal government develop a ne...
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Teen killed in crash with train in Rome
A teenager was killed and four others were injured tonight after a car was hit by a CSX train in Rome, Oneida County sheriff's officials said....
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How to React to a Car Accident
At some point in your life, you will probably be involved in a car accident. It may simply be a bump in the parking lot, or you could end up in a m...
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Accident Terms

 
 


Today's Terms

Disregarding traffic controls

Definition:
Can be going through a red light or stopping at a green light, diregarding special signals in traffic.

Using cell phone

Definition:
Some state have banned types of cell phone use while driving. This can be very dangerous and my be a cause of an accident.

Failure to yield the right of way

Definition:
Can be when you proceed forward while disregarding right of way signs or signals for other cars. You may not be the car that is sopossed to go forward.

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Accident Resources

 



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Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Accidents:

  • Head Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Neck Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Severed Limb

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Connecticut Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Accident attorney you should contact our Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Branford
  • Bridgeport
  • Bristol
  • Cheshire
  • Danbury
  • East Hartford
  • East Haven
  • Enfield
  • Fairfield
  • Glastonbury
  • Greenwich
  • Groton
  • Guilford
  • Hamden
  • Hartford
  • Manchester
  • Meriden
  • Middletown
  • Milford
  • Naugatuck
  • New Britain
  • New Haven
  • New London
  • New Milford
  • Newington
  • North Haven
  • Norwalk
  • Norwich
  • Ridgefield
  • Shelton
  • South Windsor
  • Southington
  • Stamford
  • Stratford
  • Torrington
  • Trumbull
  • Vernon Rockville
  • Wallingford
  • Waterbury
  • West Haven
  • Westport
  • Wethersfield
  • Windsor


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