While we’ve been relatively unscathed by Mother Nature so far this winter, there is still plenty of time for big snowfall to come and cause a little chaos in the city.  Snow can be beautiful and a lot of fun to play in, but it can also cause headaches which can include a New Haven slip and fall accident.  If you are a homeowner there are some responsibilities that you have to make sure that your neighbors are safe when walking along the sidewalk of your home. Connecticut state law leaves it up to cities and towns as to whether or not to have an ordinance requiring snow and ice removal from a sidewalk.  Many municipalities have taken it upon themselves to enact two different types of ordinances, one which requires that home owners are responsible for clearing their sidewalks of snow and ice after a storm and another ordinance Read the full article…

The start of a new year is a great time to do some safety checks around your house.  Often people will change out their smoke alarm batteries at the turn of the calendar and there are also some other checks you should make to ensure that there are no safety hazards that go unresolved.  Today we’re going to talk about some safety hazards around your house that, if gone unchecked, could result in a New Haven slip and fall accident and could cause you headaches moving forward. The first and most obvious place to check is your sidewalk.  If you live in a home where your sidewalks are your responsibility to maintain, this is a very dangerous spot for passersby and one that could cause serious injury or worse if not attended to.  You should closely inspect the sidewalk in front of your home to ensure that there are no Read the full article…