If you are operating a motor vehicle in Connecticut, the law states you must also have insurance coverage. Insurance terminology can be confusing. The following is information on understanding your Connecticut auto insurance policy. Liability insurance – Covers injuries to others as well as any property damage of others caused by you or any person given permission to operate your vehicle. The state of Connecticut mandates that all policies cover $10,000 in property damage and minimum of $20,000 per person and $40,000 per New Haven auto accident for bodily injury. Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage – Covers you and any of the passengers in your vehicle where injuries are caused by an uninsured motorist, underinsured motorist (they do not have enough liability insurance to cover your injuries) or a hit-and-run auto accident. The coverage amount is the same as liability insurance. Additional coverage may be purchased. Collision coverage – Covers the damage to your vehicle if you are ever Read the full article…

A joint study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) found some staggering statistics on how teens view driving while under the influence. While there is an increased risk of a New Haven auto accident for those who are driving under the influence, there are some key insights into this study. Two-thousand eight hundred teens were surveyed the following was reported; 33% of teens think driving under the influence of marijuana is legal in states where recreational marijuana is legal. 20% of teens reported that driving under the influence of marijuana is common among their friends. 27% of parents think driving under the influence of marijuana is legal in states where recreational marijuana is legal. 14% of parents reported that driving under the influence of marijuana is common among friends. Additionally, 39% of people in states where marijuana is legal said they feel comfortable getting in the driver’s Read the full article…

Cold, icy and snowy weather will be upon us quicker than we would like to think, but it’s important to prepare and inspect your car before hitting New Haven roadways. Follow these safety tips before heading out. Check your tires. Inspect their tread and if you need to, install snow tires. Tire pressure plays a big part in road safety. Clear your view. Cracked windshields and worn wipers can impair visibility. Check fluids. Keep an eye on your vehicle’s fluid levels during the colder months to avoid engine malfunction. Clear the snow. Keep a long brush or ice scraper in your car to clear snow. It is unlawful in Connecticut to operate a vehicle with snow on the roof of your car or truck. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, contact our New Haven auto accident attorneys. We have been helping those injured on the Connecticut shoreline and in New Haven for Read the full article…

New Haven auto accidents occur for a variety of reasons ranging from speeding and weather conditions to not following road rules to distracted driving. Most people think that distracted driving occurs when the operator is using or talking on their cell phone. The reality is that distracted driving is any activity that pulls your attention away from complete focus on the road. A recent study found that the new large screen systems in newer cars can distract drivers for significant periods of time. Whether drivers are using these new infotainment screens to send text messages, make a phone call, or programming a navigation system, these screens can pull the driver’s attention off the road for up to 40 seconds. If you or your loved one was in an accident, a New Haven auto accident attorney can help you protect your interest. We have been helping those on the Connecticut shoreline Read the full article…