Is Fault In A New Haven Auto Accident Always Black And White?
by AdminApril 2nd, 2025

If you’ve ever been in a New Haven auto accident you may have been asked by friends and family if the accident was your fault. This is an understandable question as many people often think that there can be only one party at fault for an accident, but in Connecticut that is not entirely true. The state of Connecticut has a law called the law of comparative negligence. This means that when you are involved in an accident there is a chance that you are entirely at fault or that the other driver is entirely at fault, but there is a third option as well, you could both be partially at fault. The comparative negligence law allows blame to be assigned to both parties and place a percentage on the level of fault that they have committed. When you are assigned what level of fault you may have caused as Read the full article…
These Five Motorcycle Safety Tips Are Good For Any Rider
by AdminMarch 26th, 2025

There is nothing better than the first motorcycle ride of the fresh spring season. If you’ve had your bike stored for months now, it’s time to get back out and ride. However, even the most seasoned riders could stand some reminders for how to stay safe and avoid a New Haven motorcycle accident when on the road this spring. You know the old expression, it’s just like riding a bike, well that may be true for the operation of the motorcycle, but you may not remember some of the things you need to do while riding to make sure you’re keeping yourself safe. It may have only been a couple of months since you last rode your motorcycle, but it’s been almost a year since you last rode your motorcycle in the spring and each season presents challenges and spring is no exception. When you think about going out for Read the full article…
5 Tips To Help You Avoid A New Haven Slip And Fall Accident This Spring
by AdminMarch 24th, 2025

It’s pretty clear that winter weather is finally behind us and we are now in the throws of what some may consider a calm weather season without so many of the snow storms that winter throws at us and the pop-up thundershowers we get in the summer time. That doesn’t mean that weather in the spring doesn’t present challenges for those of us navigating the streets, parks and public spaces of our great city. In fact, there are many ways that you can experience a New Haven slip and fall accident just by spending time throughout the Elm City. There are many things you can do to help minimize your risks of getting into an accident as you walk, run, ride or even drive throughout the city. If you take these tips to heart you will be able to have a safe and wonderful spring season and enjoy the beautiful Read the full article…
Spring Showers, Slick Streets: Navigating New Haven Roads Safely After Winter
by AdminMarch 20th, 2025

It may seem like weather worries are behind us now that we’ve had a pretty lackluster winter of very little snow and ice, but the truth is that the spring can be just as dangerous for weather related New Haven auto accidents as the winter can be. When you’re headed out for a drive in the spring there are some things you will want to keep in mind because the weather can be just as treacherous as it is in the winter as well. As with any change of season you will want to do a quick vehicle check before heading out. Some of the things you will want to make sure you address are your tire pressure. Tire pressure has a tendency to fluctuate as the weather gets warmer and your tires could become overinflated if you’re not careful. As the weather warms up you will want to keep Read the full article…
Springtime Dog Bites: Increased Risks and How to Stay Safe During Warmer Weather Activities
by AdminMarch 18th, 2025

There is no greater energy then that of a dog who has been kept inside all winter and is let loose to run free on the first few warm weather days of the spring. This energy is contagious and when you see a dog playing in the sun often people get incredibly excited for the warmer weather and want to play along with the dog. This is fine, but you do want to take some steps to keep yourself safe from being involved in a New Haven dog bite injury that is caused by too much excitement or other factors from the weather being nicer. Just by the nature of the weather being warmer there is no inherent risk to you as someone who might interact with a dog, but there are some factors that make it so that dogs may be more likely to cause harm to humans then Read the full article…
Understanding Your Rights As A New Haven Pedestrian
by AdminMarch 14th, 2025

The Elm City is always filled with folks who like to bike and run and walk throughout the spring and summer months. If you’re one of these people there are certain things you should be expecting to have the right to do if you’re spending your time on the streets and sidewalks of the city. Some of these rights are for you to help you avoid a New Haven pedestrian accident and others if you experience an accident and become injured. It’s important to know all of your rights so you can take care of your long-term interests either way. First it is important for you to know what rights you have as a pedestrian when you take to the busy city streets of New Haven. Right to Safe Roadways: Pedestrians have the right to expect reasonably safe roadways, including properly maintained sidewalks, clear crosswalks, functioning traffic signals, and adequate Read the full article…