Working Hard for the Hardworking People of Connecticut

May 2019

Dealing With a Drunk Driver at the Scene of an Accident

Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of a substance is illegal in all 50 states. Every driver knows that it’s wrong to get behind the wheel when they’ve had too much to drink. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop everyone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 people in the U.S. die in car crashes involving an alcohol-impaired driver each day. That’s a tragic rate of one drunk driving death every 50 minutes.

How to Deal With Aggressive Drivers on the Road

We’ve all been there: someone cuts us off in traffic, drives slow in the passing lane or tailgates right on our bumper. These types of rude or aggressive drivers can ruin an otherwise pleasant drive, and you may be tempted to lay on the horn or give a not-so-nice hand gesture. However, these reactions are not a good idea--you could be dealing with a driver who is prone to road rage.

If I Am Hit by an Uber Driver, Who Can I Sue?

Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have been becoming more and more popular in the last few years. In some areas, you’re way more likely to see a rideshare car on the road than a traditional yellow cab. As a result, there are many cars on the road at any given time being used by rideshare drivers. Uber and Lyft drivers usually use their own car when they transport passengers.

Whether or not you’re unfamiliar with these services, here are a few interesting statistics: