Hartford, CT (July 31, 2024) – A fatal accident happened in Hartford on July 29. According to reports from local sources, the wreck occurred on Main Street near the intersection with Florence Street at around 11:57 a.m. Two vehicles collided for reasons still under police investigation. Two people lost their lives and three others sustained injuries. At this time, those involved have not been identified. Police in Hartford continue to investigate the details of the wreck.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims. We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.
Connecticut Car Wrecks
Car accidents happen all too often in the state of Connecticut and across the United States. Every year, hundreds of thousands of traffic collisions are reported throughout the Constitution State that injure around 35,000 people per year. Approximately 300 people end up losing their lives in these accidents every year. Throughout the nation, more than 6 million collisions are reported annually that injure around 3 million people and take the lives of over 40,000. The majority of these crashes are caused by negligent driving.
According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 94% of reported car crashes in the United States are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. Negligent driving has become a serious and problematic issue in the United States, especially in the past decade. Some common forms of negligent driving seen on American roadways today include:
- Intoxication
- Distraction
- Fatigue
- Speeding
Speeding causes over 11,000 deaths per year while intoxication results in over 12,000 fatalities annually. Additionally, distraction takes the lives of about 3,000 per year while fatigued driving ends up cutting short the lives of around 1,500 people annually. These and many more forms of negligent driving disrupt the lives of thousands of families yearly, causing stress and upheaval for everyone involved.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in a crash caused by a negligent driver, you should be able to recover without having to worry about money. Especially if you have lost someone you love due to another person’s negligence, you deserve to be able to recover as quickly and seamlessly as possible. At the Kanca Law Firm LLC, we have been working for many years to help crash victims and their loved ones recover. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, our wrongful death lawyers in Hartford can help you recover. You can call our office at 203-806-7003 to learn more about how we can help you through this troubling time.