A 39-year-old Danbury man who was injured in the Metro-North train collision that killed six people last month in Valhalla. N.Y., plans to sue the commuter railroad, his lawyer confirmed Monday. Julio Gonzalo Loja Mendoza, a construction worker who lives in downtown Danbury, was riding in the middle of the first car of a northbound …
Distracted Driving Is a Serious Safety Concern
Common Injuries in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents can result in serious injuries. This is true even at very low speeds. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, most airbags deploy at 16 mph for belted occupants. Seatbelts on their own are inadequate to prevent serious injuries at higher rates of travel. Unfortunately, drivers and the occupants of vehicles …
Investigating Your Motor Vehicle Accident
The scene of any traffic accident is chaotic. Cars are backed up, debris is in the road, and police and rescue workers must often cordon off the area to assist victims and determine what happened. After an accident, the insurance companies for the drivers involved will send investigators to the scene as soon as possible. …
