You were in an auto accident. You are probably feeling overwhelmed by the trauma of the accident, fighting with with insurance company to get your car fixed, and the incoming medical bills. What you should be focusing on is healing from this horrific accident. You know you need help, but just do not know where to begin to hire a New Haven auto accident attorney. Below are a few questions to ask any firm you interview: How long have you been helping auto accident victims? The New Haven auto accident attorneys at LoRicco Law Firm have been advocating for injury victims along the Connecticut shoreline for over 50 years. What is your approach to handling auto accident cases? From the very beginning our New Haven auto accident attorneys work your case as if we are going to trial. We look at all possibilities of negligence to pursue the maximum compensation Read the full article…

When it comes to deadly auto accidents, dry roads are the biggest contributing factor. As New Haven auto accident attorneys, we see accidents all the time. In research gathered from around the country, 90% of all crashes occur when it is clear outside and 80% of fatal accidents happen on dry roadways. Connecticut’s State Medical Examiner reported that in 2018 more than 300 people died in fatal car accidents. Pay attention to conditions if you are on dry or wet roads: Drive defensively, limit distractions, drive slowly, and never get behind the wheel if you’re under the influence of drugs/alcohol or are tired. And always adjust driving behaviors for the conditions around you.

There certain differences in driving during daylight hours and during evening hours that lend themselves to a New Haven auto accident. Here are some tips to stay safe when driving in the dark. Aim your headlights. Make sure they are aligned properly and remove the road grime/dirt from the covers. Dim the dash. Your dashboard/interior lights may come with a dimmer. These lights can create unnecessary distractions. Also turn town any display lights too. Wear the right glasses. Only wear glasses at night if they have been prescribed to you by an eye care professional. Keep an eye out for eyes. Wildlife can be active at night – keep an eye out for them. Don’t stare at on-coming lights. Bright lights can disrupt your concentration. Get the newspaper. A windshield that appears clean during the daylight hours can reveal streaks during the nighttime hours. Newspaper can remove any streaks. Exterior mirrors. Clean Read the full article…

New Haven auto accidents happen throughout the year, but during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations we can see many drivers under the influence. Nearly one-third of all United States car accident deaths are the result of alcohol impairment. When you are driving around the Greater New Haven area, keep your eye out for drunk drivers by looking for these signs: Driving anywhere other than the road Driving over the center line marker Driving on the wrong side of the road Almost striking a curb, vehicle or object Tailgating Using signals that do not match direction of the vehicle Driving without headlights at night Quickly turning Stopping without cause or “riding the brake” Weaving across the road Driving slower than 10 mph Swerving Quick acceleration or deceleration Slow response to traffic signals Drifting in and out of traffic lanes If you spot a drunk driver while driving in New Haven here is what you Read the full article…