Off-Duty Officer Struck And Killed In Motorcycle Accident
by AdminJuly 7th, 2021
Late last month, an off-duty police officer was out riding his motorcycle with a friend when they were both struck by a vehicle that sped through a stop sign. The officer’s injuries were severe and he later died from them after being seen at Hartford Hospital. This incident is a sad reminder of how dangerous the streets can be and how a morning motorcycle ride can turn fatal quickly. In this particular instance the driver of the car was under the influence of drugs and alcohol which made the collision even more serious. We see many New Haven motorcycle accidents that happen in the blink of an eye and often result in serious injury or fatality. It is important that when you are out riding your motorcycle that you take some precautionary steps to insure your safety and protect yourself against others who may be driving dangerously. Always wear a Read the full article…
Connecticut Teen’s Death A Difficult Reminder About The 100 Deadliest Days
by AdminJuly 6th, 2021
The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend is commonly referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days on the roads of the United States. This is because it is the time when teen drivers in particular are out on our roads more frequently and are more vulnerable to be involved in an accident. Sadly, a recent accident involving an 18-year old driver on I-95 in New London serves as a difficult reminder that this is not just some name that was given to this period of time because it was easy to remember, it was given to this time period because it is an incredibly dangerous time for teens to be on the road. To prevent New Haven auto accidents during this time of the summer it is important for us to take some lessons from the young man who was killed in the crash in New London. Speed Read the full article…
Child Injured At Westport Playground
by AdminJuly 1st, 2021
When playing on a public playground that is maintained by a municipality there is some risk of injury. This was the case for an unidentified minor who was playing on a playground in Westport when she fell from a tire swing and was injured. Public playgrounds that are maintained by municipalities may leave a minor injured and the community open to liability. If your child is playing on a playground and is injured you may have a case of a New Haven personal injury. In the case of the unidentified minor who was injured in Westport the damages that the family is seeking on her behalf are monetary and those being sought include; leg pain and injury laceration of the leg which required stitches mental and physical pain and suffering the loss of the young girl to pursue her life’s interests While the case has not yet heard, it is Read the full article…
5 Tips To Give Your Teen Driver To Help Them Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminJune 30th, 2021
We are in the middle of the period that AAA has labeled as the 100 Deadliest Days on the roads of the United States. The period between Labor Day and Memorial Day has been given this ominous nickname because it is the time of year that there is more traffic that involves teen drivers who are statistically more likely to get into a New Haven auto accident then drivers of a more advanced age. There are many reasons why teen drivers are more vulnerable to being injured or killed in an auto accident. Some of these reasons include inexperience, a propensity to drive at higher speeds, and being more likely to be driving with passengers who may be causing greater distractions for the driver. All of these factors have been statistically shown to increase a driver’s risk of getting into a serious accident. There is good news though, as parents Read the full article…
Police Will Be On High Alert For Drugged Driving When Marijuana Is Legalized
by AdminJune 25th, 2021
On the 1st of July marijuana will become legal in the state of Connecticut for recreational use. The state is not the first to legalize the drug and in fact it is one of nearly 40 states which have legalized the drug in some form or another. With the legalization of marijuana comes some additional concerns for law enforcement officers around drugged driving. One of the biggest causes of New Haven auto accidents is drugged driving and with this recreational drug now being legalized officers will begin to be on even higher alert. Some police departments across the state are already seeing upwards of 25% of all of their traffic stops involving drugged driving and that is before the law goes into affect. While the new law does have provisions in it to help law enforcement with training on how to spot those who may be behind the wheel and Read the full article…
Congested Parking Lost May Lead To More Pedestrian Accidents
by AdminJune 20th, 2021
Shopping plazas are quickly returning to pre-pandemic congestion levels. After over a year of mostly empty parking lots for your favorite stores, driving through these parking lots now feels like a game of cat and mouse to find the perfect parking spot. It’s not all fun and games though as parking lots can be dangerous places where you need to be on the look-out when leaving your car and walking to the store. Drivers are more focused on finding a parking spot then they are on avoiding a New Haven pedestrian accident and it could mean a dangerous accident for you. Luckily as a pedestrian there are some things you can do. Always walk with your head up and eyes forward. There is no place that is deadlier then a parking lot to be looking down at your phone. If there is a median or sidewalk to walk on, always Read the full article…