Connecticut Distracted Driving Accident Lawyer

Distracted Driving Accident Attorney in Connecticut

Facts of the Distracted Driving Epidemic:

• 9 people in the U.S. are killed each day as a result of crashes involving a distracted driver, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Each day, 11 teens die as a result of texting and driving.
• Texting while driving is 6 times more likely to cause an accident than driving under the influence of alcohol is.
• Cell phone use is the second largest cause of distracted driving. 14% of distracted driving related deaths comes from cell phone use (as of 2015).
• Over 80% of drivers admit to blatantly hazardous behavior while driving, such as changing clothes, steering with a foot, painting nails, or even shaving.

Source: TeenSafe.com

Distracted Driving Laws in the State of Connecticut

Handheld Devices: No motorist may use a handheld mobile device regardless of whether said motorist is stopped at a traffic light. In the case of an emergency, there is an exception to this law should one need to contact emergency personnel.

Texting and Driving: Under Connecticut law, no operator may engage in texting while driving. This includes reading, writing and/or responding to such text messages.

Novice Driver: Unlike adult motor vehicle operators, drivers under the age of 18 are not permitted to use a hands-free component to talk on the phone.

Distracted Driving Penalties in the State of Connecticut

First or Second Time Offenders:$150 or $300 fine

Third Time Offenders: $500 fine

Fatalities: One may face charges of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, misconduct with a motor vehicle, or second-degree manslaughter. Penalties may include fines between $1,000 and $10,000 and jail time ranging from 6 months to 10 years.

Source: Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

Where Are The Most Distracted Drivers In Connecticut? Travelers Survey Pinpoints Dangerous Roads

On September 25, 2018, the Hartford Courant published this article. The Travelers Institute and UConn commissioned a survey of 500 Connecticut residents and gathered the following research:

How dangerous is your city?

Distracted Driving Crashes by City:

1. New Haven: 1,392 crashes
2. Hartford: 1,055 crashes
3. Bridgeport: 899 crashes
4. Waterbury: 821 crashes
5. Meriden: 642 crashes

How dangerous are your roads?

The most crashes occurred on:

1. I-95 North and South – along the eastern shoreline
2. I-84 East and West – Hartford & Waterbury
3. I-91 North – at the 691 interchange in Meriden
4. Route 1 South – along the entire southern coast
5. Route 9 North – Middletown
6. Route 2 West – between Norwich and North Stonington

Source:Hartford Courant

BWP is a proud sponsor of End Distracted Driving and The Casey Feldman Foundation

Casey Feldman (April 4, 1988-July 17, 2009)

EndDD’s mission:to save lives from distracted driving through advocacy, education and action

EndDD.org is a project of the Casey Feldman Memorial Foundation, which was founded in 2009 by Casey’s parents, Joel Feldman and Dianne Anderson. Twenty-one year- old Casey Feldman was struck and killed by a distracted driver while crossing a street in the crosswalk.

Attorney John F. Buckley pictured giving an End Distracted Driving presentation at Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden, Connecticut.

Contact BWP Today – We Are Your Connecticut Distracted Driving Accident Attorneys

If you, a family member or friend have suffered an injury or death in an accident due to another person’s distracted driving, call us today at 1-800-445-2278.

Car & Truck Accidents

If you were injured in a car collision – Rear End, Head-On, Sideswipe, Etc. – you should contact a personal injury attorney. Contacting a lawyer is the first step toward recovering everything you are entitled to under the law.

Motorcycle Accidents

Each year thousands of people are injured in motorcycle & bicycle accidents. If you are one of them, call the experienced motorcycle accident attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese to resolve your case quickly and efficiently.

Distracted Driving Accidents

If you have been injured as a result of a distracted driving accident, involving a distracted driver or texting and driving wreck, you may be entitled to financial compensation, for both damages to your vehicle and the injuries you sustained.

Drunk Driving Lawyer, DUI

The sad reality is that almost all of us have been impacted by drunk driving. Approximately one in three traffic deaths in our country involve a drunk driver. Connecticut is in the top five states with the highest percentage of fatal accidents involving drunk drivers.

Fatal & Serious Injury Accidents

Car accident deaths can be devastating for families, friends, and communities. If you have lost a loved one in a car crash, you should consult with the compassionate fatal accident attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese. For a free, comprehensive consultation, call us today at (800) 445-2278.

Uninsured & Underinsured Coverage

Connecticut law requires uninsured/underinsured coverage on every motor vehicle policy sold in the state. Uninsured and underinsured motorist cases often involve significant investigation. Many of these cases involve insurers who will do everything they can to lower their total payout after an accident.

Pedestrian Accidents

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident contact the law office of Buckley Wynne & Parese. We have years of experience handling pedestrian accident cases throughout Connecticut.

Hit-and-Run Accidents

If you are the victim of a hit and run, there may be insurance that will protect you. Contact Buckley Wynne & Parese to help you understand your situation.

Rideshare Accidents

The experienced Connecticut Taxi and Ride Share accident attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese have a long and successful track record of helping injured victims and their families secure just compensation for all of their losses.

Plane Crash Injury

Because of the intensive procedure these plane crash cases tend to follow, you will need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney at Buckley Wynne & Parese Personal Injury Attorneys.

Bicycle Accidents

Each year thousands of people are injured in bicycle accidents. If you are one of them, call the experienced bicycle accident attorneys at Buckley Wynne & Parese to resolve your case quickly and efficiently.

School Bus, Bus Stop & School Crossing Accident

Children are injured in school bus-related incidents every day. If your child was injured while riding the school bus, getting on or off the bus, or while crossing the street, contact Buckley Wynne & Parese immediately.

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