Recent Posts in Tips & Info Category
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What to do When the Insurance Companies Aren't Always on Your Side
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCContinue Reading
After being involved in an accident, you might think you can rely on the at-fault party’s insurance company to work with you and ensure you are appropriately compensated for the injuries you sustained, but this is generally not the case. In fact, more often than not, the insurance company is your opponent and not your ally. An insurance adjuster’s priority is to protect the interests of his or her ...
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Motorcycle Awareness Month
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCMay 2018 Is Motorcycle Awareness Month in Connecticut With more and more motorcyclists hitting the road to enjoy the warmer temperatures and summery weather, May is the perfect time to collectively pause and consider how we can protect motorcyclists on the road and preserve their well-being. Motorcycle Awareness Is About 4-Wheeled Motorists, Too The first step to making the roads safer to ...Continue Reading -
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCDid you know motorcyclist deaths occur 27 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicle crashes? Because May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, we’d like to take this opportunity to discuss what motorcyclists can do to stay safe on the road all year long. 1. Check Your Bike Before You Ride Always check your motorcycle before each ride to make sure everything is in working order. Look at your ...Continue Reading -
Vehicle Preparation for the Coming Winter
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCWith the summer coming to an official close, it is already time to start thinking about the winter season. Up here in Connecticut, the autumn is usually pretty temperate and agreeable. But surprise rainstorms and out-of-place snowstorms are never completely out of the question, creating dangerous driving conditions across the state. Rather than hoping the weather stays calm, why not prepare for ...Continue Reading -
Car Seats & Winter Coats: Unexpected Danger
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCBulky winter coats are a great way to bundle up your little ones against the chill of the season, but they should not be worn while your child is in a car seat. Consumer Reports conducted a study to determine how thick coats and jackets on infants and children can put them in unexpected danger while in a car seat. They found that most winter coats are simply too padded to allow the harness of the ...Continue Reading -
Winter Driving Tips
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCAs the days begin to get shorter and the temperatures get lower, there is only one thing on a New Englander’s mind. Winter. Though this festive season is filled with celebrations and new beginnings, it also brings everyone’s favorite precipitation home for the holidays. That’s right, snow. One of the biggest challenges that comes with typical New England snowfall is hazardous driving conditions. ...Continue Reading -
Trick or Treat
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCHalloween night is a memorable event for many young children and families alike. However, this fun-filled evening also has its fair share of hazards for all people, not just parents, to be aware of. Whether you are handing out candy or chaperoning a group of trick-or-treaters, here are some tips on how to celebrate a safe spooky holiday. For those planning on handing out candy, it is important to ...Continue Reading -
Keeping Little Ones Safe
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCNew Jersey’s revised car seat laws could mean big changes for families. The new regulations require toddlers under the age of 2 and 30 lbs. remain in a rear-facing car seats. Older children must remain in booster seats until they are either age 8 or 57 inches. This has many Connecticut residents double checking the safety regulations for their young riders. In Connecticut, infants must remain in a ...Continue Reading -
Overtime pay for salary employees?
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCAccording to the Economic Policy Institute, only 11% of American workers qualified for overtime pay in 2013. With the help of President Obama’s 2014 directive, the U.S. Department of Labor plans to enact a rule that will increase that statistic and induct millions of employees into the overtime system. The new rule is in the editing stage at the Department of Labor and is expected to be complete ...Continue Reading -
Don't Ruin the Halloween Fun!
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCContinue Reading
As a parent, every year we hope for a safe Halloween. Each year, we hear about the many tragic accidents that happen simply because people are just not being cautious. If we all, children and parents included, took some extra time to think before our actions, these accidents could be avoided. So take heed and drive carefully as many children will be out trick or treating. Make sure that you drive ...
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Car Accident Statistics... Did You Know?
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCAccording to my.carid.com; Throughout the past few years, the amount of accidents in America have increased significantly. Each year, roughly 33,963 people die in these car accidents . One person dies every 15 minutes. That is 94 deaths each day due to accidents. Driving under the influence accounts for about 1/3 of that death rate, or 1 in every 45 minutes. Did you know that about 25% of all ...Continue Reading -
You Text, You Drive, You Pay
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCContinue Reading
On September 3, 2014 State Police released a new campaign in an effort to get drivers to stop texting and driving - You Text, You Drive, You Pay. Texting while driving is dangerous and causes accidents. People don't think before they text, they just do it. State Police want to put an end to it in an effort for Connecticut's zero tolerance for distracted drivers. "You are taking your eyes off the ...
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What's Your Coverage?
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCContinue Reading
Have you ever wondered what happens if you are in a car accident and the person who caused the accident does not have insurance? Perhaps they don't have enough insurance to cover the extent of your injuries? What if it was a hit-and-run? These are all good questions, but these questions usually come as an aftermath and are not asked before an incident has already occurred. Although it is required ...
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School Bus Stop Safety
Posted By Law Offices of Brian J. Mongelluzzo, LLCContinue Reading
The start of school is just around the corner for Connecticut and that means more school buses on the road. How safe our children are getting on and off the bus has many town officials concerned. Adding stop arm cameras is an option that most towns simply can't afford, but something needs to be done to protect the children from drivers who fail to stop for buses. There are currently about a dozen ...
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Drive Safe Connecticut
Posted By Melissa LongoContinue Reading
There's a lot to like about the state of Connecticut. From the beautiful fall foliage, to the crisp, cool nights where the moon shines bright; Residents and tourists alike have plenty to look forward to each year in the Nutmeg State. If you live here, it's easy to understand why so many people have moved to Connecticut in recent years. Connecticut is currently the 4 th most densely populated state ...
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