Will The “Safest Children’s Bike” Help Your Child Avoid A New Haven Bike Accident?

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May 30th, 2021

Companies make claims all the time about how their new enhanced security features will help eliminate this problem or that problem, but when it comes to bike riding for kids, bikes have remained pretty much the same for decades.  That was, until a bike company claimed to have changed all that with their claim that they had developed the “world’s safest children’s bike.” Guardian Bikes were introduced to the world on Shark Tank when they received an investment from Mark Cuban.  They are now a fast selling brand of children’s bikes that have some pretty interesting safety features that may reduce the instances of a New Haven bike accident for your child.  Some of these features include; SureStop braking system.  This unique braking system is designed to take the position and weight distribution of the child into account to help avoid children flipping over the handlebars of the bike. Steering Read the full article…

Three Things To Do Before Your Road Trip On This Memorial Day Weekend

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May 28th, 2021

Today is National Road Trip Day which occurs the Friday before Memorial Day every year.  Road trips are an age old American past time that are another wonderful signal of the start of summer.  While they are exciting and energizing, they can also be scary and dangerous.  It is important that if you are to have a successful road trip that you do some things to prepare yourself and your car so that you minimize the risk of a New Haven auto accident. When heading out on a road trip there are some things you’re going to want to do and we’re not talking about making a killer playlist or packing the perfect amount of snacks to tide you over until you get to your destination.   The things you need to do to prepare for your road trip are safety checks that will make sure your car is in tip Read the full article…

Get Your Emergency Roadside Kit Together For Your Memorial Day Weekend Travel

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May 25th, 2021

As a record number of people begin to head out for the Memorial Day weekend rush there is a greater risk of a New Haven auto accident.  With more cars on the road there is a greater risk that accidents will happen and you want to make sure you are prepared for an emergency if it arises.  We hope, of course, that one does not arise for you, but if it does we want to make sure you are prepared. Roadside assistance is available from AAA who are the experts on breakdowns and what you should have in an emergency kit to ensure that your issue is mitigated before it turns into an even bigger emergency.  Here are the things that AAA recommends that you have in your emergency preparedness kit to keep yourself safe when you’re traveling this and every other weekend over the summer; Basic tools including screw Read the full article…

Know Your Limit As Summer Parties Approach

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May 23rd, 2021

Summer of 2021 is going to be an exciting one as we are all getting back into a routine of fun in the sun that includes backyard parties with friends that will inevitably include some alcoholic beverages.  Having a few drinks with friends is something that many people enjoy and is one thing that has been missing over the last year, but as the state opens back up fully, it is a tradition that can return.  As you start to go out to parties and work on your tan you are also going to want to keep an eye on your alcohol consumption limit.  It may not be what it was before the pandemic given that these types of parties have not been happening. The best thing you can do to ensure that you do not need a New Haven DUI attorney is to not get behind the wheel if Read the full article…

Dogs May Be More Likely To Bite When Emerging From Quarantine

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May 20th, 2021

As more and more humans emerge from quarantine from the last year we are finding mental health issues that we never thought would be there. These issues are understandable as this emergence from being in our own bubble is pushing us back into a crowded and uncertain world. In the “new normal” it can be easy to forget that our K9 friends are also facing some of these issues as they step out for walks where they will now see more people on sidewalks and pathways. Dogs have an innate ability to sense a humans comfort level with them and in turn are more likely to be gentle and caring with a human that is that way towards them, but may also act in the opposite way and be more like to lash out and cause a Connecticut dog bite injury when someone has their guard up and is uncomfortable Read the full article…

Staying Safe At Festivals This Summer

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May 17th, 2021

Remember the good old days of 2019 when summers meant concerts on the green and festivals of arts and ideas? You won’t have to use your imagination this year as summer festivals are coming back to the Elm City. This is great news for area businesses and for seekers of fun everywhere, but it also means we need to remember some of the safety rules that will help us avoid a New Haven personal injury. Gathering in crowds to experience arts and culture will be all the rage this summer in New Haven, but it also means other dangers to consider besides just the Coronavirus pandemic. Certainly this is one consideration, but with cases and hospitalizations on the decline and more and more things opening up, we need to turn our attention to some of the more traditional injury issues that face us when we are out in a crowd. Read the full article…