In November, families want to spend time together and often travel great distances. If you and your family are traveling you will experience increased traffic congestion as well as an increased risk for a New Haven auto accident. Stay safe by following these tips: Drive safely. Before you and your family hit the road make sure you perform proper maintenance including oil changes, battery check, tire rotation, and top off all fluids. Also make sure you check your vehicle’s lights. Keep your emergency and first aid kit in the car and make sure you are taking breaks as needed. Follow the rules of the road. Obey all speed limit and road safety signs. Keep off your mobile devices while operating your vehicle. Car seat safety. If your children still require a car seat, make sure you are using it properly. Remember, thick, heavy jackets are not to be worn by your child while they are in the car seat. Stay safe. If you are staying in a hotel this holiday season, keep your valuables locked up. Make sure you are walking in well-lit areas. Finally, keep your door locked when you are there and away. The New Haven auto accident attorneys at The LoRicco Law Firm wish you and your family safe and happy Thanksgiving travel!

You may have had a close encounter with wild life that caused or almost caused a New Haven auto accident. Whether it was a large animal like a deer, or smaller animal like a raccoon or squirrel,  auto accidents can happen. This New Jersey woman had quite the experience. There are a few things New Haven and Connecticut shoreline motorists can do to avoid a collision with a wild animal: Look for animal crossing signs and proceed with caution. These signs are in the shape of a yellow diamond. Mind the shoulder as you may be able to see an animal on the side of the road. Eye the eyes as your headlights might be able catch their reflections. Avoid swerving and choose to brake instead. Swerving may cause your vehicle to travel into another lane injuring other passengers on the road. If you were injured as the result of a hitting or swerving to hit a wild animal, your may need to file a claim against your own insurance company for your injuries. The New Haven auto accident attorneys at The LoRicco Law Firm can help protect your interests. The insurance companies are trying to pay out the least amount of money – we know their tricks, we defended them for 15 years. Contact our firm to schedule your free New Haven auto accident consultation today.

Nearly 9-10% of New Haven auto accidents can be caused by drowsy driving, according to a study released by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Drowsy driving is when a driver gets behind the wheel feeling tired. It is challenging to diagnose as the cause of auto accidents. AAA’s study conducted research on 3,500 people who were monitored over the course of several months. Drowsiness was determined by the amount of time the driver’s eyes were closed by in-vehicle cameras. Using these methods drowsiness was determined in 8.9-9.5% of drivers with 10.7% of crashes resulting in significant property damage. The New Haven auto accident attorneys at The LoRicco Law Firm urge you to contact our firm if you suspect the other driver in your auto accident was drowsy.

As New Haven auto accident attorneys, we see accidents of all circumstances, including those involving a drowsy driver. Drowsy driving is when a motorist operates their vehicle under the impairment of being tired. Research shows that 24% of those who are tired while driving in urban areas (like New Haven) are more likely to doze off while driving. This same research shows that drowsy driving crashes are more likely to take place between 4-6 a.m. with nearly a quarter of adults saying they know someone who has had an accident because they were tired. If you are driving on the highway and suspect that another motorist on the road is driving while drowsy, here are some ways to know that another driver might be drowsy: Drifting across highway lanes. Missed signs or exits. Excessive hitting of rumble strips. If you are driving along the highway and believe a driver might be drowsy, you can also report the vehicle to the authorities. As New Haven auto accident attorneys, we know best way to to avoid injury is to prevent an auto accident. If you or a loved one were involved in an accident and suspect the other driver was drowsy, contact our office immediately. Our team of experienced attorneys will begin an immediate investigation into your case.