It seems harmless, right? Grab your phone and answer a text real quickly. Who will know? But, if answering that text that leads to a New Haven auto accident, you will be deemed a distracted driver and will be in danger of legal consequences. You might think proving that you had been texting – or engaging in any other type of distraction with a digital device – is difficult to do. After all, by the time help arrived at the accident, your cell phone would be tucked back in your pocket. Nobody saw you use it. So, you’re safe from any legal issues. Well, that’s not the case. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a document to guide prosecutors and law enforcement professionals in investigating and prosecuting distracted driving cases. They stated that sending a text message is one of the most dangerous types of distraction because it involves Read the full article…

You’ve probably heard that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of New Haven auto accidents, but did you know that where you drive in Connecticut makes a difference to your safety? The Traveler’s Institute recently coordinated a study via the University of Connecticut to find out where people in Connecticut are most often distracted while driving.  It turns out that driving through our major urban areas puts drivers at the most risk. Perhaps this is because there are simply more vehicles to watch at one time, or maybe there’s more happening along the roadside, but whatever the reason, New Haven topped the list of crashes due to distracted driving. This was quickly followed by Hartford and Bridgeport.  Also interesting to know is that some roads are more dangerous than others: Respondents claimed that the entire shoreline of I-95, both North and South; Hartford and Waterbury along I-84; and the Meriden Read the full article…

Springtime often means wet weather. Great for plants, but not as good if you’re trying to prevent New Haven auto accidents.  There are a couple of reasons why. First, roads get slicker in the rain. Oils and grime build up on the roads during dry days. As temperatures rise, these turn to liquids that then pool up when the rain starts, thereby making the roads more slippery. Second, as the rain continues, puddles become a problem. Driving through a big puddle can cause your brakes to get wet, making them less effective, or can lead to hydroplaning which means that your tires lose contact with the road.  So how can drivers avoid Connecticut auto accidents when the raindrops start falling this spring? Heed the following: Use your judgement. Don’t be afraid to wait out the storm. Let the water subside from the roads before you head out. And, keep an Read the full article…