Being in an auto accident can be scary. You hear that crashing crunching sound of one car striking another, and your adrenaline starts pumping. That’s why it’s important to take a few minutes now to understand how to file an insurance claim in the event of a New Haven auto accident.  Start by focusing on safety and the facts. Call the police who will come to help make sure that everyone is OK and take care of anyone who is not. The police will also document the incident so that there is a clear record of where, when and how it occurred.  Then, contact your insurance carrier. Most often, your insurance card will have the phone number right on it. They will gather some information about what happened and who was involved. At this point, they will probably schedule time to take a look at your car to see what Read the full article…

If you Google “New Haven road rage,” you’ll discover page after page of incidents that range from threatening someone with a gun to hitting them with a car. Uncontrolled outbursts while someone is behind the wheel make driving stressful, dangerous and possibly even life threatening for others on the road.  It’s important to become aware of road rage and use these five tips to avoid getting into treacherous situations with other drivers.  Always communicate. Using your turn signal when you change lanes is key to letting other drivers know what move you intend to make. Avoid misunderstandings by switching on your blinker.  Don’t aggravate the situation. If a misunderstanding occurs, don’t escalate it by making gestures, laying on the horn or yelling at the other driver.  Focus on staying calm. Use the time in your vehicle as a chance to unwind. Pick relaxing music, an audio book or deep breathing Read the full article…

When a New Haven auto accident occurs, it can affect any vehicle including those that carry our youngest citizens. Our state’s littlest passengers are protected with laws regarding their car seat.  The Connecticut car seat laws are: Infants should be rear-facing until they are both a minimum of 20 lbs. and one year old. Toddlers should remain in their car seat until they reach the maximum height or weight requirements of their car seat (this is typically 40 lbs., but check the manual that came with your toddler seat.) Older children MUST be both seven years old AND 60 lbs. Children in a booster seat must use the shoulder and lap belt. Once a child is out of a booster seat, they must wear a regular seat belt while riding in a vehicle. Following these guidelines will help keep your children safe on the roads and in a New Haven Read the full article…

Ah…the joy of the open road. That’s a sentiment some drivers in Connecticut have been overdoing in recent months. During the height of the coronavirus stay-at-home order, there were far fewer cars on Route 15 and Interstate 95. Some drivers took advantage of the open roads to increase their speed to dangerous levels.  According to a recent Department of Transportation (DOT) review, while traffic on the roads was down 52 percent from the year prior, the number of vehicles that were driving over 80 mph was up by 94 percent. Fewer cars on the road isn’t a good reason for traveling at unsafe speeds. Our firm sees many Connecticut auto accidents, and a significant number of these heartbreaking cases are a result of people traveling over the stated speed limit.  Speed limits are in place for our protection and are meant to be followed. They help us stay in control Read the full article…

It is the second week of June and we are just three weeks into the 100 deadliest days (the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day where teens are more often in fatal accidents). A study conducted by Boston University School of Medicine suggests that limiting teenage driving, or any driving for that matter, on Friday or Saturday nights can decrease the risk of a New Haven auto accident where drunk driving was a factor.  Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death of children and teenagers. The study found that the states that had the lowest child/teen fatalities were those that had the strictest mix of teen driving and drunk driving laws. Connecticut teens are restricted from having passengers in their vehicle for the first six months except parents and licensed adults over 21. The second six months, teen drivers can operate a vehicle with their siblings. Until their 18th birthday, young drivers may not Read the full article…