Shelton, CT (June 30, 2024) – Police in Shelton are currently investigating the death of a man after a traffic accident on Sunday night, June 23. Reports from local authorities show that police responded to a car fire at the intersection of Commerce Drive and Research Drive at around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. Police pulled an unidentified man from the burning car shortly after arriving at the scene. The man was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The fatal accident is currently being investigated by the Shelton Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family at this time.
Connecticut Car Crashes
In the state of Connecticut, on average, there are more than 50,000 auto accidents reported per year. Thousands of individuals end up with injuries due to these crashes, while hundreds lose their lives each year. Across the country, more than 6 million car crashes are reported annually that injure about 3 million and take the lives of over 40,000 every single year. When we consider the cause of the majority of American auto accidents, we see that we have a serious problem when it comes to driver safety.
Negligent driving is the main culprit behind the majority of auto accidents reported in the United States. Driver On average, over 400,000 auto accidents happen each year due to the actions of drivers who are distracted while behind the wheel. Sadly, more than 3,000 people end up losing their lives in these wrecks annually. Additionally, fatigued driving, another common form of driver negligence, takes the lives of over 1,500 people per year and causes around 100,000 annual auto accidents.
In the past decade, driver negligence has become the main cause of over 94% of auto accidents throughout the nation, according to information from the NHTSA. When you or a beloved member of your family suffer serious injuries in an accident, you deserve to be able to recover without having to worry about money. At a time like this, you are likely stressed out and overwhelmed and may be in a lot of pain due to your injuries. When you work with a skilled attorney, you may be eligible to gather full and fair financial compensation for your losses and damages that may have resulted from the accident.
At Kanca Law Firm LLC, our skilled wrongful death attorneys in Haddam have been working for decades to help the surviving family members of the wrongfully deceased financially recover. We will stop at nothing to ensure that you can pay for funeral costs, burial expenses, medical bills, and everything else that may stem from your loved one’s accident without having to worry.
Call our law firm at 203-806-7003 to talk to a skilled attorney who can help you recover. We do not charge any fees upfront and only get paid if you do, so do not hesitate to contact us as soon as you can to learn more.
