Dogs May Be More Likely To Bite When Emerging From Quarantine
by AdminMay 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
by AdminMay 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…
Three Things You Can Do To Avoid Drug-Impaired Driving
by AdminMay 14th, 2021
Drug-impaired driving includes all drugs including alcohol and can have a significant impact on your ability to operate a vehicle safely. While certain drugs will impact your driving abilities in different ways, they will all impact the chances that you will end up in a New Haven auto accident that may result in an injury or worse, a fatality. Some of the effects of drugs on your ability to drive effectively include slowing down reaction times, increase your aggressiveness when driving, causing you to be drowsy. Depending on the drug you are impaired by the effects may be different, but any alteration to your abilities can cause serious impacts. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there are some things you can do to prevent yourself from being in a situation where you are impaired and driving. These things include, but are not limited to; Designate a driver. Read the full article…
Three Important Checks To Perform On Your Motorcycle During Motorcycle Safety Month
by AdminMay 12th, 2021
If you are a motorcycle rider you know the thrill that comes with opening your bike up and feeling the rush of wind pass you by. You also may know the dangers that come with riding a bike and the possibility for a New Haven motorcycle accident. Riding a motorcycle can be equal parts fun and dangerous. It is for this reason that motorcycle safety gets it’s own month. May is National Motorcycle Safety Month. It is of course a month where many riders get their bikes out for the first time after a long winter of staring longingly at it before being able to ride again. Whether you’re an avid rider or a weekend road warrior it is important to take safety seriously. Taking safety seriously starts before you even hit the road. There are certain safety checks you should perform before you even turn the key. These include; Read the full article…
Distracted Driving Hearing Takes A Bizarre And Unbelievable Turn
by AdminMay 10th, 2021
In the last year and a half you may have found yourself on a Zoom call every now and again. In fact, much of our business has been done on Zoom since March of last year. You may have had to use a fake background to cover up a messy house in the picture behind you or because you don’t want people to see your kids on their computers while you’re on a call. It’s become common place, but during a recent hearing on distracted driving an Ohio Senator took the Zoom background to a new low and it is appalling. The hearing was being held while the Senator was in the car. At the beginning of the call you can clearly see the Senator sitting in a stationary car. As the hearing progresses the Senator flips on a virtual background for his Zoom and then can be seen driving Read the full article…
Fatigued Driving Makes You More Likely To Get Into A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminMay 7th, 2021
Maybe you’ve been out after a long day at work and went to get dinner at a restaurant and you’re driving home having a hard time keeping your eyes open, this is fatigued driving. If you’re driving on less then the recommended amount of sleep for your age and body type you may be driving fatigued. It can be hard to get the right amount of sleep every night, but if you don’t you could be putting yourself at an increased risk of a New Haven auto accident. Under certain conditions fatigued driving can be as bad or worse than driving under the influence of alcohol. In fact, if you are driving after getting no sleep within the last 20 hours or longer, your body is feeling the same effects it would feel if you were driving while intoxicated at the legal limit for driving under the influence, 0.08. In Read the full article…