Our city of New Haven is a hub to some of Connecticut’s busiest highways (Interstates 91, 95, and Route 15). There is no doubt there are some aggressive drivers out on the roads. Aggressive driving comes in many forms including honking, hand gestures, and tailgating. These situations can spiral out of control quickly, so in order to keep yourself and your passengers safe by avoiding a New Haven auto accident, there are some things you can do to defuse the situation. Pull over. If an aggressive driver is tailgating you, put your directional signal on and move over to let them pass. Avoid hand gestures. While you may have not been the one who started it, it is best to keep your gestures to yourself and keep your focus and attention on the road. Stay in your vehicle. If the situation escalates to the other driver getting out of their vehicle, stay in yours. If you do Read the full article…

Back injuries from car accidents are painful and often require lots of time and medical treatment. These types of injuries can often leave you with long-lasting pain – as New Haven auto accident attorneys, we’ve seen it. Below are some common back injuries that can result from this type of accident. Whiplash. One of the most common auto accident injuries, whiplash can cause damage to the muscles, ligaments, and tissues in the neck. It happens when the head and neck are propelled forward when the body stays still. Whiplash pain can be immediate or not present for several hours or days. Symptoms are headache, dizziness, stiffness, pain, blurred vision, and fatigue. Spinal fractures. Often concurring when the seat belt fails to hold your body sufficiently. The lower half of the body remains in place, while the upper torso is jostled around. These cracks in your vertebrae may heal on their Read the full article…

It is the third week of July and we are more than halfway into the 100 deadliest days (the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day where teens are more often in fatal accidents). Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of children and teenagers. As New Haven auto accident attorneys, we know this all too well. In 2016, over 1,050 people were killed in crashes involving a teen nationwide. This equates to about ten people per day; an increase of 14% compared to the rest of the year. Night driving and speed are significant factors contributing towards the number of crashes, and subsequently fatalities, involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days. The facts are staggering: 1 in 10 speed-related accidents involves a teen; 1 in 10 nighttime fatalities involves a teen; 29% of all motor vehicle deaths involves a teen driver; There is a 22% increase in nighttime crashes involving teens during Read the full article…