Driving Late At Night? Take The Most Direct Route.

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March 5th, 2024

Late night New Haven auto accidents are generally the most common types of accidents that happen. There are a variety of reasons for this which include alcohol and drug impaired driving, drowsy driving and the decreased visibility that comes with driving late at night. Drivers who are behind the wheel in these states are often among the most dangerous to encounter any time of the day, but you are much more likely to encounter someone who is experiencing these states late at night. There are a couple of reasons for this, let’s take them one at a time. 1.) Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. There is a far greater risk of running into someone who has been drinking or doing drugs in the evening hours, especially the late evening hours. This is especially true on the weekends as parties and bars stay open well into the early morning Read the full article…

Five Facts To Know During Brain Injury Awareness Month

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March 1st, 2024

Led by the Brain Injury Association of America, each March the country recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries are a very layered and difficult topic to unravel and therefore it is critical each March that more and more information is spread to the general population so that information regarding these types of injuries is de-mystified and can be easily digested. There are a variety of areas that we discuss regularly on this website that may lead to a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI.) A TBI may occur as the result of a New Haven auto accident, depending on the circumstances and speed at which a vehicle is traveling would depend on the severity of the injury. In the event that you were involved in a New Haven slip and fall accident you may experience a TBI as the result of your accident. There are multiple other areas where Read the full article…

Don’t Let The Complexities Of A New Haven Slip And Fall Injury Worry You

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February 29th, 2024

When an accident occurs as the result of a New Haven slip and fall incident there are many variables that come into play. Just because there are a number of variables that are involved does not mean that you don’t have the right to be compensated for your injury. In fact, the more variables that are involved, the more you may need to be compensated for your injury because an accident may be something that could have been prevented depending on what was involved. Whether you’re out for a walk or a day of shopping throughout the Elm City there are many situations that may arise where you may find yourself injured from an accident. While not all incidents will be considered an accident that may be compensated you should understand some of the circumstances that might lead to your need to work with an attorney so the responsibility for Read the full article…

Be On The Lookout For These Three Road Hazards This Spring

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February 28th, 2024

As the calendar is just about to turn to March and the weather is slowly but surely warming up it is time to talk about the dangers that exist when you hit the road in the spring. There are more hazards on the road to deal with in the spring that could lead to a New Haven auto accident then you might expect and they go well beyond the weather conditions. It is important for you to beware of all the hazards that are possible during the spring months so you can get to your destination safely. Before we get into the non-weather specific hazards that exist during the spring, it is important to remember that some weather conditions do still exist and can be quite serious in making your ride treacherous. While snow and ice are less likely, there may be a morning or evening that comes with slightly Read the full article…

These Three Safety Checks Are Essential To Avoiding A New Haven Auto Accident

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February 27th, 2024

You may take driving your car for granted and think that it will just be there for you to get to and from places safely without a whole lot of intervention from you. The truth is that your vehicle requires care and attention year round to make sure it is safe and you will not get into a New Haven auto accident when you are driving around in it. If you don’t maintain certain elements of your vehicle you may be putting yourself and your passengers at risk of being injured. Taking care of your vehicle at certain times of the year makes a lot of sense because with the change of seasons comes issues that might arise due to changes in weather conditions or temperatures. You may want to perform a safety check going into winter for instance as the temperatures and road conditions change frequently. This is an Read the full article…

Avoid A New Haven Pedestrian Accident By Being Predictable

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February 26th, 2024

The state of Connecticut has been facing an epidemic of fatalities that are occurring as the result of pedestrians being struck by motor vehicles. This issue has been taken up by the state legislature and has initiated multiple infrastructure projects throughout the state that are designed to remedy the situation. However, there are things you can do to avoid being involved in a New Haven pedestrian accident that don’t require an act of the legislature or any construction at all. One of the first things you can do when you are planning to go out for a walk or a run is to know your route before you start out. This is one of the best things you can do so you are not fumbling with a navigation app or in an unfamiliar setting where you have to make split second decisions that could put you at risk of getting Read the full article…