Ah…the joy of the open road. That’s a sentiment some drivers in Connecticut have been overdoing in recent months. During the height of the coronavirus stay-at-home order, there were far fewer cars on Route 15 and Interstate 95. Some drivers took advantage of the open roads to increase their speed to dangerous levels.  According to a recent Department of Transportation (DOT) review, while traffic on the roads was down 52 percent from the year prior, the number of vehicles that were driving over 80 mph was up by 94 percent. Fewer cars on the road isn’t a good reason for traveling at unsafe speeds. Our firm sees many Connecticut auto accidents, and a significant number of these heartbreaking cases are a result of people traveling over the stated speed limit.  Speed limits are in place for our protection and are meant to be followed. They help us stay in control Read the full article…

It is the second week of June and we are just three weeks into the 100 deadliest days (the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day where teens are more often in fatal accidents). A study conducted by Boston University School of Medicine suggests that limiting teenage driving, or any driving for that matter, on Friday or Saturday nights can decrease the risk of a New Haven auto accident where drunk driving was a factor.  Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of children and teenagers. The study found that the states that had the lowest child/teen fatalities were those that had the strictest mix of teen driving and drunk driving laws. Connecticut teens are restricted from having passengers in their vehicle for the first six months except parents and licensed adults over 21. The second six months, teen drivers can operate a vehicle with their siblings. Until their 18th birthday, young drivers may not Read the full article…