Teen drivers (16 and 17 year olds) in Connecticut have a restricted driver’s license that has been proven to keep them safer. In addition to attending a two-hour training class with their parent/guardian, teens are operating restrictions put on their license. Below are eight tips for teen drivers (an really all of us): Watch your speed. Drive within the speed limit and allow plenty of space for stopping. Always wear your seatbelt. Always buckle up and make sure your passengers do as well. Know your vehicle. Learn the controls of your vehicle before you take it out on the road. Know your blind spots. Every vehicle has blind spots and making sure you know where they are and how to work within them to keep yourself and others on the road safe. Show your intentions. Make sure you are using your turn signals to let other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Leave Read the full article…

As New Haven personal injury lawyers, we see injuries that are life-changing. A slip and fall can lead to serious injuries. Below are some of the most common that you could sustain: 1.) Head injuries. A head striking the ground, curb, As New Haven personal injury lawyers, we see injuries that are life-changing. A slip and fall can lead to serious injuries. Below are some of the most common that you could sustain:shelf, or other structure can cause lifelong impairments and injuries. Concussions are now classified as traumatic brain injuries (TBI). 2.) Neck, back and spine injuries. A slip and fall accident, even trying to CATCH yourself from falling, can cause extremely painful and difficult to treat injuries. Slipped, bulging or herniated disks can cause chronic pain and even lead to surgery or make a return to work impossible. 3.) Hip and/or pelvic injuries. Broken hips and pelvis bones are most often seen Read the full article…

Playground safety is the responsibility of everyone. Serious injuries including concussions, can arise when children are not taught about proper playground etiquette. Now that Connecticut schools are back in session, playground safety is important to prevent New Haven personal injuries. No shoving or tripping. Do not wear too loosely fitted clothing Report any playground disrepair that you see Use playground equipment as it was intended If your child was significantly injured as the result of a playground injury, contact our firm. Our team of experienced New Haven personal injury lawyers will investigate your child’s claim and protect your interests.

Did you or a loved one slip and fell in a store or walkway? You may be able to still collect New Haven personal injury damages for your injuries even if signage was posted warning of the conditions. Many people believe that just because there is a sign that the establishment is not liable. This is not always the case. The question of liability could depend on where the signs are positioned. For example, if you slip and fall at the entrance to a supermarket and signs are posted, but they are 10 feet inside the store, you would not have had adequate time to adjust footing. Or perhaps, signage inside the doors might have been turned away from all pedestrians. Signage needs to be posted so that all pedestrians can view it to adequately change their footing to avoid a fall. If you fall in a public place (or even private place), Read the full article…

Some dog bites are severe to the point of needing immediate medical attention. The first step along the process is to know the laws that govern dog bites or attacks. A New Haven personal injury lawyer who has the skills to negotiate and assist in filing a claim can provide this important information. If you have sustained a dog bite injury, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced New Haven personal injury lawyer at The LoRicco Law Firm to review your case during a free consultation. We can help you through each step of the claims process to help hold dog owners accountable. Our firm works on contingency which means you do not pay us until you receive compensation for your case. Knowledge of Connecticut dog bite law. Connecticut is a strict liability state. That means that the dog owner is responsible for your injuries unless you are taunting or Read the full article…