Fatal auto accidents in Connecticut sadly happen far too often. Some of the nation’s busiest highways, including Interstate 95, pass right through Connecticut. Just recently, three people died in auto accidents on Thanksgiving weekend in Connecticut.
What would your family do if you lost a loved one in a fatal auto accident? How would you pay your bills? What if your insurance company refused to cooperate? You need a hard-working Connecticut fatal accident attorney in your corner. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. Serving clients throughout Connecticut, our experienced Hartford fatal auto accident attorneys work tirelessly for people to get them the compensation they rightfully deserve. We understand how to investigate accidents. We know what information to look for to build a solid case. We believe the needs of a client should always come first. No exceptions, no excuses!
So many factors can contribute to a fatal auto accident. Was the driver drunk? Were they distracted by a cell phone? Were they asleep at the wheel? Was it a hit-and-run accident?
Whatever the reason, the financial impact of a fatal auto accident can be devastating on Connecticut families. A recent startling study revealed the shocking price tag of an auto accident. In 2009, the cost of a single motor vehicle fatality exceeded $6 million nationwide, according to federal accident data analyzed by AAA. That figure is 85 percent – or $2.76 million – higher compared to 2005, when the estimated cost of a single motor vehicle fatality was $3.24 million.
In 2009, there were 223 fatal auto accidents in Connecticut, according to government accident statistics. That’s a potential lost of more than $1.3 billion for Connecticut families based on the study done by AAA.
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Connecticut has some of the toughest texting while driving laws in the country. It’s illegal to text and operate a handheld cell phone while driving. School bus drivers statewide cannot text or use a cell phone for any reason on the road. Even so, many people think they can safely do both things at the same time. Think again. A recent study revealed some startling statistics about the effect of texting on drivers’ reaction time. According to the study, drivers react twice as slow while texting. That may explain why 5,474 people died in 2009 in America in distracted driving accidents and thousands more were injured.
One false move can instantly lead to a serious, life-altering accident. What would you do if texting driver in Connecticut injured you? Who would you trust? You need an aggressive Connecticut texting accident lawyer on your side. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. Serving clients throughout Connecticut, an experienced Connecticut distracted driving attorney at our firm can give your case the attention it deserves. We regularly scour accident records, medical reports and other essential documents. We then use this information to build a rock-solid case with one goal in mind: to get you the maximum compensation you rightfully deserve.
Texting accidents happen fast. Knowing what to do afterwards can be a nightmare. We can help. At the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli, helping auto accident victims drives everything we do. We understand how chaotic a crash can be, especially when it was caused by someone else’s reckless behavior. We have seen how uncooperative insurance companies can sometimes be after an accident. They don’t deter us. We know how to stand up to insurance companies and demand justice for our clients.
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Confused about what’s the right thing to do after an auto accident in Connecticut? You’re not alone. A recent article published by MSN.com details many of the common mistakes – and helpful advice on what to do – after you’ve been involved in an auto accident. This surprising story reveals the secrets of car insurance adjusters. One secret you might not know – “Offering less than fair replacement value if the car is totaled” is a common practice for insurance adjusters, the author writes.
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The advice offered in the MSN article includes numerous helpful hints. If you have been in an auto accident, say as little as possible afterwards. Claims adjusters often use what you say in the heat of the moment after an accident to avoid paying customers a fair settlement. And if you have been injured, report your injuries. Another tip – avoid answering insurance adjusters’ “psychologically loaded questions.” These questions are designed to confuse you and make you say the wrong thing. And even though you may want a fast settlement, don’t rush. That’s exactly what many insurance companies want you to do so you’ll be willing to settle for far less than you deserve.
Auto accidents shouldn’t be a major financial burden. That’s why people have auto insurance. What people forget is insurance companies often don’t put their customer’s interests first. Insurance companies are focused on the bottom line.
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You’re crossing a street in Hartford or New Haven or another busy Connecticut city. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a vehicle hits you. Sound farfetched? Pedestrian accidents happen all the time in Connecticut and across the country. More than 59,000 pedestrians are injured each year in accidents on average nationwide, according to the latest statistics compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration. There’s even a new study that uncovers the link between texting and pedestrian accidents.
Pedestrian accidents happen fast. Knowing what to do can be hard. You need a Connecticut personal injury lawyer who can skillfully guide you through this ordeal. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. Serving clients throughout Connecticut, our experienced New Haven personal injury attorneys have dedicated their careers to helping people injured in pedestrian accidents and many other types of accidents. We know what it takes to win a case. We know how track down the information clients need to get them the money they rightfully deserve. Put the power of a first-class Connecticut personal injury lawyer in your corner. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli.
In 2009, a total of 4,092 pedestrians were killed in U.S. auto accidents, according to the NHTSA. Here’s a sobering statistic. If you’re texting while crossing the street, you’re four times more likely to be hit by a car than someone who’s not texting. Specifically, you have a 25 percent chance of being hit by a vehicle while crossing the street if you’re texting. If you are not texting, you have a 6 percent chance of being struck by a car, according to scientific study conducted by the Youth Safety Laboratory at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Accidents happen fast. Knowing what to do afterwards can be confusing. We can help. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. Our experienced, dedicated attorneys are waiting to work for you. This may be your only opportunity for justice. Go with the best. Hire the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. We mean business!
The debate over whether older drivers are safe drivers has been topic of conversation for years. Nationally, the odds of getting in a fatal accident increase each year for drivers over 75 years old, according to statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). And reports about auto accidents involving elderly drivers routinely make the news. Recently, a 92-year-old Connecticut driver injured 10 people when he drove through an outdoor café in Stamford.
But drivers over 65 years old have some of the safest driving habits on the road, according to the CDC. They wear seatbelts more than younger drivers. They’re rarely involved in drunk driving accidents. And here’s another surprising statistic – children are twice as safe when their grandparents are driving instead of their parents. That’s the finding of a recent study written about in Time Magazine.
Auto accidents happen fast. Knowing what to do can be difficult. You need a Connecticut personal injury lawyer you can trust on your side. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. Serving clients in Connecticut in six offices, our experienced Hartford personal injury attorneys know what it takes to win a case for auto accident injury victims. We know how to thoroughly investigate an auto accident and look for important details other people often overlook. Put the power of a first-class Connecticut personal injury lawyer in your corner. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli.
Drivers of all ages can learn a lot from older drivers. Here’s some safe driving tips for older drivers provided by the CDC, which are useful to all drivers. They include:
- Leave enough space between you and other vehicles.
- Have an annual eye exam. Good vision saves lives!
- Avoid distractions while driving. Keep your eyes focused on the road.
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Fatal motor vehicle accidents take a serious financial toll on Connecticut families every day. After the death of a loved one, many people live in fear of financial ruin. Bills pile up. Insurance companies may ignore your calls. A horrible situation can sometimes spiral out of control, leaving your family frightened and scared.
Don’t give up. There is hope. If your family’s dealing with the aftermath of a fatal Connecticut motor vehicle accident, we can help. We’re the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. Serving clients in Connecticut in six offices, our experienced Hartford auto accident attorneys will give your case our full attention. We thoroughly examine every detail to help build a solid legal foundation for your claim. Demand the best. Contact a Connecticut auto accident lawyer with years of experience fighting for clients. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a study examining the financial impact of fatal motor vehicle crashes in America. Each year, such accidents cost families $41 billion nationwide in lost work and medical expenses. That figure is $263 million annually for medical expenses and lost work related to fatal Connecticut motor vehicle crashes.
After someone dies in a car accident, their family must confront many serious financial matters. How to pay for the funeral and medical expenses related to the accident come first. Then there’s the issue of the loss of future income. How will the family financially survive? What if insurance companies try to play games?
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What does unemployment have to do with auto accidents with uninsured drivers in Connecticut? More than you may think. Each time the unemployment rate goes up 1 percent, the number of uninsured drivers increases by an estimated 1 percent, according to a recent study. And while the number of unemployed people has finally started to decline in recent months nationwide and across the state, Connecticut’s unemployment rate remains above 9 percent, a figure nearly double the state’s unemployment rate just two years ago.
What would you do if an uninsured motorist hit your vehicle? Are you prepared? You need a determined car accident lawyer in Connecticut on your side. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. Serving clients in Connecticut in six offices, our experienced auto accident attorneys in Hartford can give you the attention you rightfully deserve. Don’t leave your future to chance. Demand justice! Contact an auto accident lawyer in Connecticut with years of experience fighting for clients. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli.
An estimated 14 percent of drivers have no auto insurance. That’s 1 in 7 drivers! Car accidents involving uninsured motorists can be complicated. Often, the best way to recover money after an accident with an uninsured motorist involves making a claim against your own uninsured motorist policy. But insurance companies can sometimes be unresponsive. The uninsured driver who caused the accident may even try to claim you’re at fault!
Serious accidents demand serious attention. Take action. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. We have a well-earned reputation in Connecticut. Our dedicated, knowledgeable lawyers have years of experience helping drivers injured by reckless uninsured motorists. We’re prepared to work hard for you and fight for the settlement you deserve.
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You’re stopped in your car at an intersection. You’re trying to determine if it’s safe to drive ahead. But you can’t see a thing around the corner. The reason? There’s a huge snowbank blocking your view. Now, you’re forced to blindly drive ahead, unsure whether there’s another car speeding straight towards you.
Such a scenario has become far too common this winter, especially in Connecticut, one of the hardest hit areas this winter. Hartford has already received more than 80 inches of snow. That’s 53 inches more than average. And as one big snowstorm after another pummels New England week after week, huge snowbanks grow larger and larger. That means even narrower streets and even less visibility for drivers. And as temperatures rise and fall below freezing, frozen snowbanks often turn into solid walls of ice. Melting snow can also create black ice on roads and lead to slip and fall accidents.
Your safety should not be compromised because of dangerous snowbanks. Accidents happen, especially during the winter. What would you do if you had an accident because of a snowbank? What if you were unable to work? How would you pay your medical bills? You need someone experienced with handling serious car accidents. You need someone who thoroughly understands Connecticut’s complicated laws. You need someone who gets results. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli.
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You’re driving just after sunset in winter. You see what looks like a large puddle on the road. The next thing you know, your car’s sliding out of control, perhaps slamming into a tree or even another vehicle. How did this happen? Blame black ice. This nasty road condition results when melting snow re-freezes and instantly turns a wet road into an ice rink. That’s why the National Weather Service frequently issues black ice warnings in Connecticut. Black ice is dangerous!
Black ice can be deceptive. The road looks wet, but it’s really frozen solid. That’s often why drivers lose control of their car on black ice. They never even realize there’s ice on the road until it’s too late.
Black ice accidents happen all over the world. Listen to this woman’s horrific story of how she lost control of her vehicle on black ice and veered into an icy canal in Scotland. Watch this video to see how a small patch of black ice triggers one accident after another on this Asian highway. Notice how even the tow truck arriving at the scene of the accident cannot stop due to dangerous black ice.
Experts estimate that black ice covered roads result in five times more accidents than clear roads. Trying to stop on black ice can be extremely dangerous. It takes nine times as long to stop on black ice as it does on a clear road, according to road safety experts. That’s why it’s crucial you don’t slam on your breaks if you hit a patch of black ice. Don’t make any sudden steering changes either. Just ride it out.
Black ice accidents happen fast. What if you were injured in a black ice accident? What if you couldn’t work for weeks or months? How would you pay your bills? You need someone familiar with serious accidents. You need someone you trust to fight for your rights. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli.
Our skilled lawyers have years of experience defending people injured in weather-related car accidents throughout Connecticut. We know how to successfully navigate through such complicated cases. Don’t be a victim. Take action. Contact Salomone & Morelli today. We’re on your side.
Think all your children’s toys are safe? Think again! A Connecticut consumer watchdog group recently released its list of dangerous toys for 2010. The dangerous toys identified by Connecticut Public Interest Research Group include:
- Toy handcuffs made with unsafe levels of antimony, a carcinogen.
- Handy Manny’s Let’s Get Building Construction Set, which has many small parts that pose a choking hazard.
- Lokmock/Baby’s First Train, which has small parts children may choke on.
Every three minutes, a child must be treated in an emergency room for an injury caused by a dangerous toy. In 2009, an estimated 186,000 children under 15 years old were treated in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In contrast, 152,000 children sustained toy-related injuries in 2005. Dangerous toys were linked to 12 deaths in 2009, down from 24 toy-related fatalities in 2007 and 2008, the CPSC reports.
The CPSC recalled 44 toys in fiscal year 2010, which ended Sept. 30. Click here to find a complete list of recalled toys. And even toys that have not been recalled can be dangerous, notes Joan Swartz, co-founder of World Against Toys Causing Harm, or WATCH. Sharp-edged toys or ones with projectiles can be dangerous. That’s why WATCH cautioned against buying Spy Gear Viper Blaster. Eye injuries are a real risk. Watch this video to see WATCH’s 10 Most Dangerous Toys of 2010.
Has your child been injured by a dangerous toy? Unsure what to do? Don’t take on large toy manufacturers by yourself. You need someone familiar with handling such complicated cases. You need someone who understands federal safety regulations. You need someone experienced, determined, dedicated to getting results. You need the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli.
Our lawyers have years of experience fighting for victims of dangerous toys in Connecticut. When you choose us, we work tirelessly for you. Companies have a responsibility to make safe products. When they fail to do so, fight back. Contact Salomone & Morelli today. We mean business!
