It may not be something you think about when the weather turns cold, but the tire pressure in your car can be a cause of a New Haven auto accident.  You might think about making sure your furnace in your house is taken care of and in good working order.  You may make sure there are hats and gloves by the front door.  You may even think about having a full tank of gas in your car, but tire pressure may not be on your mind.  However, it should be. Studies have shown that for every 10 degrees that the temperature drops your tires can lose up to 1 (pounds per square inch) PSI.  That means that if one day the temperature is 50 degrees and the next it is 20 (not an unheard of weather event here in the state of Connecticut) then your tire pressure could drop a Read the full article…

If you have someone in your life who is getting up there in age, but is still very much independent, it is important that you maintain a close connection with them to ensure that they are maintaining a safe lifestyle, including being safe behind the wheel.  Often as adults age they take for granted the skills that they once had without realizing that their sharpness to do certain activities has dulled a bit.  Driving is one of these skills that often dulls over time and is difficult to diagnose before it leads to a New Haven auto accident.  This can be especially hard to recognize if you are not driving with your the person each and every day. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) there are some things you can look for when helping to determine whether a driver in your life may not be fit to Read the full article…

Now that we are in the frigid part of the winter, ice on your windshield will seem like a constant each morning when you head out to your car.  It can be tempting to ignore it, but if you do it could result in you getting into a New Haven auto accident and being injured or worse.  Ice on your windshield is much more then just a nuisance it can be deadly and properly removing it will ensure that you are taking the necessary safety precautions to protect yourself and others while driving during the winter months. Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to remove ice from your windshield?  It’s true, according to AAA Northeast, using a sharp edged object like a metal scraper or shovel can cause damage to your windshield that can make it more difficult to see out of or Read the full article…

We have now turned the page on one of the most tumultuous years in history and while 2021 will present it’s challenges for sure, one that you can work to avoid now is a New Haven auto accident.  By taking a few simple steps you can take the fate of you and your loved ones into your hands and keep everyone safe in the new year. Driving in the winter months can be one of the most treacherous things you can do behind the wheel.  With additional hazards like ice and snow on the roads your daily commute or a car pool to practice can turn deadly quickly.  That’s why we recommend that you do these three things to keep you and your loved ones safe. Drive the speed limit.  It can be tempting if you’re late to get to an appointment or just want to get home after a Read the full article…