Archive for September, 2011

Connecticut pedestrians injury accidents happen fast. Texting a factor?

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!

Connecticut grandchildren safer in vehicles driven by grandparents

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.

Don’t leave your future to chance. If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, take action now. Contact a Connecticut law firm committed to fighting for justice. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. We mean business!