Category Archives: Car Accidents

If you or a loved one is involved in a car accident in Connecticut, knowing the immediate steps to take afterward can make a significant difference in your safety, the outcome of your insurance claim, and potential legal proceedings like a personal injury lawsuit or car accident claim.  A Quick Survey Step 1: Check YourselfContinue reading “What to Do After a Car Accident in Connecticut: Immediate Steps to Take”

Were you recently injured in a serious car accident? In addition to your physical injuries, your emotional and mental health may have been negatively affected by the car accident. The experienced personal injury lawyers at Carter Mario Law Firm will fight to obtain the financial compensation you need from the negligent driver’s insurance company. MentalContinue reading “Suffering Trauma from a Car Accident”

Car accident victims who suffer neck pain often experience severe disruptions in their lives. If you were recently involved in a car accident and suspect you suffered a neck injury, it is important to understand your legal options. A personal injury attorney can help you recover financial compensation for your neck injury and protect yourContinue reading “Neck Injury from a Car Accident & Your Legal Options”

In 2022, there were 34,379 rear-end collisions in Connecticut. While most rear-end accidents are caused by the rear driver, there are instances in which the rear driver’s fault may not be certain. Accordingly, car accident victims often ask who is at fault in a rear-end collision. If you were the lead driver injured in aContinue reading “Who is At Fault in a Rear-End Collision & How to Prove It”

The answer is, “it depends.” Typically, the amount of time it takes to obtain a settlement from a car accident depends on the facts of your case. This is because the facts of your claim determine the legal strength of your case, which can affect the other driver’s insurance company’s willingness to settle. This articleContinue reading “How Long Does a Car Accident Settlement Take?”

A statute of limitations is a law which limits a person’s ability to file a lawsuit following an accident or incident, giving rise to a legal claim. Statutes of limitations are designed to encourage people to file lawsuits within a reasonable time-frame. Under Connecticut State law, car accident victims have two years to file aContinue reading “What is the Statute of Limitations on a Car Accident in Connecticut?”

Connecticut car crashes have been steadily rising over the past decade. In 2011, there were just 78,000 crashes throughout the entire state. By 2019, that number jumped to about 93,000 crashes. Put another way, each licensed driver in Connecticut has a roughly 1-in-25 chance of being in a car crash this year. Preventing these accidentsContinue reading “The Top Five Causes of Connecticut Car Crashes”

Photos of an accident scene can serve as critical pieces of evidence when proving negligence in a car accident lawsuit or insurance claim. In the event an accident does occur, it’s important to know exactly what to take pictures of. Here are the top 5 things to take pictures of after an accident. 1. DamageContinue reading “5 Pictures to Take at an Accident Scene”

Whether you are on vacation or your car is in the shop, renting a car is an easy and efficient way to get around. While rental cars are intended for your convenience, what happens when you are involved in an accident while driving one? How do you deal with rental car companies after an accident?Continue reading “What To Do After a Rental Car Accident | CT Car Crash Lawyers”

Each day, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States utilize rideshare applications such as Uber and Lyft. While these apps have grown in popularity due to the convenience they offer in getting from one destination to another in a timely manner, they are not perfect. As with any other vehicle, rideshare accidents canContinue reading “Rideshare Accident? Here’s What You Should Know | CT Accident Lawyer”

Getting hurt in an auto accident isn’t just painful and traumatic—it can also hurt you and your family financially for years to come. The medical bills associated with car accident injuries can be expensive, and you may be unable to afford them if your accident puts you out of work. At Carter Mario Law Firm,Continue reading “Connecticut PIP Car Insurance Coverage | Carter Mario Law Firm”

What Happens If a Friend Crashes Your Car & What You Should Do If you were a passenger and allowed your friend to drive your car, it is natural to wonder what happens if a friend crashes your car in Connecticut, and if you are personally liable. In this situation, people often wonder whether theyContinue reading “What Happens If a Friend Crashes Your Car & What You Should Do”

Can I stack liability car insurance in Connecticut? In Connecticut, motorists must have liability car insurance satisfying the following minimum limits: – At least $25,000.00 for bodily injury per person per accident; – At least $50,000.00 for bodily injury total per accident; and – At least $25,000.00 for property damage per accident. Despite these minimum state requirements, not every motorist obtainsContinue reading “Stacking in Connecticut – Carter Mario Law Firm”

Watch Out!!! Top Ten Dangerous Spots in Connecticut! When driving in Connecticut, how often are you approaching one of the state’s most dangerous intersections? A high percentage of accidents occur when passing through intersections every day, so be extra careful when pulling up to or passing through a crossroads. Here are the top ten mostContinue reading “10 Most Dangerous Intersections in Connecticut”

Connecticut car accidents are the cases we see most often here at Carter Mario Law Firm. One of the most common questions we’re asked related to auto accidents is… How long will it take to get my auto accident case settled? The real answer is, it depends. You have to be released from treatment because thereContinue reading “How long will it take to get my auto accident case settled?”