Personal Injury Cases – Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli

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.

Don’t settle for second best. Put your family in the driver’s seat. Contact a Connecticut fatal auto accident attorney who puts people first. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli.

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?

Level the playing field. Contact a law firm that means business. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. We fight relentlessly for families grieving the loss of a loved one killed in a motor vehicle accident. We know how hard recovering from such a tragedy can be for families. We’re here to help you.

The Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli – we’re on your side.

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.

Take a stand. Contact the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli. Results matter!

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.

Seatbelts save lives. You’ve probably heard this slogan before. But it’s easy to forget sometimes just how important seatbelts can be in serious accidents, especially if you’re a safe driver who has never had an accident.

Seatbelts reduce the number of serious traffic injuries by 50 percent and fatalities by 60 to 70 percent, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

According to the latest survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 83 percent of Americans wore their seatbelt while riding in a car in 2008. That’s the highest rate ever according to NHTSA statistics.

As seatbelt usage has increased, the fatality rate for motor vehicle accidents has steadily declined. In 1994, just under 60 percent of motorists wore seatbelts. That year, the fatality rate for car accidents stood at 1.4 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, the standard measurement for accidents. By 2006, the fatality rate dropped 21 percent to 1.1 deaths and 80 percent of motorists wore seatbelts.

Safety advocates have linked this sharp decline in fatal accidents to increased seatbelt usage. One reason why more people wear their seatbelts may be because they must do so by law. States like Connecticut have primary enforcement seatbelt use laws. This means police can pull someone over in Connecticut for not wearing their seatbelt and issue them a $92 fine. States with primary seatbelt laws report that 88 percent of motorists wear seatbelts. States without such laws report that 75 percent of motorists wear seatbelts.

Seatbelts save lives. Most people drive responsibly. But accidents happen. What would you do if you were injured in a car accident? How would you pay your bills? What if your insurance company refused to cooperate? Who would you trust to get answers for your important questions? Relax. We can help. We’re the Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone & Morelli.

Our lawyers have years of experience successfully representing car accident victims in Connecticut. Allow us to evaluate your case for free. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Contact Salomone & Morelli. We’re on your side.

Driving on wet roads in Connecticut can be extremely hazardous, even deadly, especially on leaf-covered roads in autumn. Just recently, a three-car accident in West Hartford occurred on a wet road on Avon Mountain. And last year, wet road conditions contributed to a 50-car pile up in which 46 people were injured on Route 110 in Shelton.

Each year, wet road conditions cause 1,170,000 car accidents or 75 percent of all weather-related vehicle accidents. The numbers are even more staggering for injuries in car accidents: 81 percent or 544,700 of all injuries in weather-related accidents are caused by wet road conditions. And in terms of fatalities, 5,700 deaths or 77 percent of all people killed in weather-related accidents can be traced back to wet roads.

What can you do to avoid an accident on wet roads? Here’s some tips to stay safe this fall and all year long.

• Slow down. Driving at or below the speed limit on wet roads will give you more time to stop or slow down.
• Keep a safe distance between your car and other vehicles. 3 seconds minimum. Even more if the roads are extremely wet.
• Drive in the middle lane. Water sometimes pools near the side of the road.
• Avoid using your breaks. If you need to slow down, take your foot off the accelerator.

Even so, even the safest driver can still be involved in an accident. What would you do? Who would you turn to for help? You need someone who knows how to help victims of weather related 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. We know how to successfully navigate through such complicated cases. Don’t be a victim. Take action. Contact Salomone & Morelli today.