September 6, 2019
Between cell phones, social media, texting, and GPS, there are many ways a driver can become distracted behind the wheel. Because of the seriousness of distracted driving, the Milford Police Department in Connecticut recently executed one of its high visibility enforcement campaigns. U Drive. U…
April 5, 2019
Car accidents caused by distracted drivers kill more than nine Americans—and injure 100 more —every day. That is why the National Safety Council (NSC) recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In April, the NSC encourages all of us to recognize the dangers of distracted…
September 10, 2017
In 2013, a man was killed in a scooter accident caused by a teenage driver who texting with an iPhone at the time of the collision. The family of the decedent made an unexpected legal move and attempted to sue Apple for negligence. The lawsuit…
June 7, 2016
An In-Depth Look at Connecticut’s Cellphone Law It’s no secret texting while driving is dangerous – and often deadly. In recent years, the number of distracted driving accidents hasn’t decreased and many state laws aren’t keeping up. In 2012 alone, research suggested that roughly…
August 21, 2015
Connecticut has just passed two new laws that increase fines for texting while driving as well as talking while driving, but did you know that you can now receive these fines even if your car is stopped? In 2013, Connecticut passed two new laws that…
September 23, 2013
A new program being tried out in New York State will feature ‘texting zones’ for drivers who just can't wait to use their mobile devices. CBS New York reports that the zones are actually existing rest stops, park-n-ride lots, and other facilities, but new signs…
June 25, 2013
A man sustained critical Connecticut Motorcycle Accident Injuries after his bike was struck by another vehicle earlier this week. Authorities believe that distracted driving may have been a contributing factor in the crash.According to an article from NBC-Connecticut, the collision occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m.…
June 23, 2013
Distracted driving is dangerous. Data indicates that as many as 6,000 people were killed and another 500,000 were injured as a result of distracted driving in the United States during 2008 alone.In an effort to reduce the number of Connecticut Distracted Driving Accidents, the state…
May 5, 2013
May 6, 2013With a growing number of Connecticut Car Accidents being attributed to distracted driving in recent years, state legislators adopted a law that banned motorists from texting and driving. So far though, the law has proven to be ineffective in getting people to put…
November 11, 2012
November 12, 2012Experts say that texting and driving can be more dangerous to motorists than drinking and driving. Despite the evidence of risk, the problem of texting and driving continues to grow in the United States daily.A press release from the Connecticut Department of Transportation…
