April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month and whether it is high-speed travel along I-95 or I-91, or lower speed travel through downtown, it is no secret that travel through New Haven can be dangerous.  Distracted driving can add to that danger, and can cause undue New Haven auto accidents that can hurt yourself or others. Keeping your focus on the road will help keep you and other drivers safe. This is especially imperative for those with teen drivers, who are inexperienced with driving and have a higher incidence of being distracted. We all need a reminder every so often to put down the phone or not eat while driving, because the safety of all those on the road is important. Types of distracted driving include: Eating or drinking Reading Texting or talking on your cell phone Eating or drinking Grooming or applying makeup Smoking Using GPS systems Getting something out of a purse Read the full article…

Spring is in full swing in New Haven, right down to the rainy weather. Whether you are traveling by car, motorcycle, or bicycle there are certain precautions to take in wet, stormy weather. As New Haven Auto Accident attorneys we see accidents of all shapes and sizes while defending New Haven’s injured for over 50 years. If you are heading out in rainy weather conditions, follow these tips: Avoid off-road driving. Judging the actual depth of a puddle is challenging and your vehicle could become stuck (even SUVs). Never drive through a large puddle. You will not be able to determine if there is a sink hole beneath the surface. Use headlights in rainy, gloomy, foggy and overcast conditions. Not only will you have greater visibility, but other cars will be able to get a better view of you. Avoid splashing pedestrians. Don’t tailgate. The spray created by tires, especially those Read the full article…

It felt like it has been here for a while, but it’s officially spring in New Haven. Spring brings a variety of chaotic weather patterns that can impede a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely. Sometimes, however, improper safety mixed with unstable weather can cause disastrous conditions. As New Haven auto accident attorneys, we’ve seen accidents affected by weather conditions where people have been seriously hurt. Spring weather often includes rain, hail, and fog. Those weather conditions can wreak havoc on a vehicle operator’s visibility on the road. Hydroplaning is one of the most dangerous situations that happens by driving in the rain. Hydroplaning happens when a layer of water separates a vehicle’s tires from the ground. Worn tires on wet surfaces will increase the risk for hydroplaning, though it can happen at low speeds on cars, trucks or vans with brand new tires. The first ten minutes of a downpour present the Read the full article…

When traveling along New Haven roadways, it is often taken for granted that every motorist on the road has adequate insurance. After a New Haven auto accident the insurance companies work out who will take responsibility and then pay damages. Meanwhile, you are injured and receiving medical treatment and needing to get your car repaired or replaced. What if the other driver does not have insurance or enough insurance to cover your injuries and damage to your vehicle? When you are at the scene, you would do the same things that would happen in any accident.  Call the police so they can write a report. Get the other driver’s insurance information, driver’s license information, and contact information. Contact your insurance company so they are aware the other driver does not have insurance. Get an immediate medical evaluation. What happens if the other driver is not adequately insured? The State of Connecticut requires all drivers Read the full article…