On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jul 2, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents
While Connecticut law does not require adult motorcyclists to wear a helmet, a helmet could be the best way to prevent traumatic brain injuries and other severe harm if you are in a crash. However, not all helmets are created equal, and a novelty helmet will not give...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 24, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
While it would be ideal for people to know that they would be safe whenever they get behind the wheel, they cannot control the behavior of other drivers in Connecticut. Unfortunately, there are definitely those people out there who are careless and participate in...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 18, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The end of August marks the start of school for many children in Connecticut and elsewhere. Drivers across the state need to recognize the hazards faced by students walking to school, riding their bicycles or waiting at the bus stop. Additionally, parents can also...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jun 22, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
While many Americans are well aware of the dangers associated with distracted driving, an alarming number of people continue to engage in this hazardous behavior. The truth is, using your cellphone while driving not only puts your life in danger, but it endangers the...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jun 4, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Encountering commercial trucks is a common occurrence for most people who navigate Connecticut’s roadways, but that does not make sharing the road with them any less stressful. The dangers you face when you share the road with semi-trucks are especially severe...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | May 1, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
For residents in Connecticut with children or disabled relatives, bus services can be an essential way of helping transport family members. It is logical for parents or others to expect that drivers of these buses make safety a priority at all times....
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Apr 18, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
For many Connecticut children, riding a bicycle may be a frequent activity in the warm summer months. While bicycling often promotes physical fitness and independence, there may be risks as well. Bicycle accidents frequently cause injuries, and these may consist of...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Apr 8, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you have ever driven aggressively while navigating the Connecticut roadways, you are not alone. In fact, approximately 80 percent of American drivers say that they have, at some point, engaged in such driving behaviors, according to AAA. Not surprisingly,...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 2, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In the wake of a motor vehicle collision, an accident victim may experience various hardships in their personal and professional lives. Their relationships may be adversely affected due to physical, financial and emotional changes, and their job may also be negatively...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Feb 17, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
It might seem normal to you and many other people in Connecticut that you make arrangements to be safe when going out to an event at which alcohol will be served. You might choose to identify one person in your group to be the designated driver or you might opt to use...
