Are There More New Haven Auto Accidents During Daylight Savings?
by New Haven Auto Accident AttorneyMarch 9th, 2020
Yesterday morning we sprung ahead and the clocks moved forward one hour. New studies suggest that the start of Daylight Savings Time could lead to more New Haven auto accidents and other ailments. With the loss of an hour, our bodies lose on average of 40 minutes of sleep. Emergency room doctors report an increase in heart attacks, stroke, work injuries, and auto accidents. The research suggests it may take weeks for our bodies to recover and all the while we are driving ourselves around and going to work. There is an estimated 30 more fatal auto accidents that will happen today. If you or a loved one is ever injured in a crash, contact the New Haven auto accident attorneys at The LoRicco Law Firm. We know all of the insurance company’s trick – we defended them for 15 years. Our firm has been protecting the rights of the Read the full article…
5 Things Never To Say After A New Haven Auto Accident
by New Haven Auto Accident AttorneyMarch 6th, 2020
As New Haven auto accident attorneys, we have seen crashes of all sorts. But there is one thing that all crashes have in common, and that is that they are a traumatic experience for those involved in them. You may still be in the hospital recovering from your injuries when you get a call from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. The adjuster may seem friendly, but they work for the insurance company of the person who hit you. They are not looking out for your best interests, like your New Haven auto accident attorney at The LoRicco Law Firm. When you are contacted by the other driver’s insurance adjuster, here are 5 things you should never say to them: Say nothing immediately after the accident. Once you have been treated, have gone home, and feel comfortable and confident, then you should talk to them. Do not apologize, give details of Read the full article…
New Haven Pedestrian Accidents On The Rise
by AdminMarch 3rd, 2020
New Haven pedestrian accidents are on the rise and our police force has taken notice. New Haven police have increased traffic enforcement  and targeted crosswalk enforcement for pedestrian safety. Here are a few safety tips you can follow to be a safe pedestrian. Avoid distraction. Cell phone use or wearing earphones when crossing streets diminishes the ability of your two key senses – hearing and seeing – that are used to detect and avoid cars. Use crosswalks. Cross the street where you have the best view of traffic. Don’t cross mid-block or diagonally. If there’s no crosswalk nearby, cross in a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic. Look left, right, and left again. No crosswalk? Yield to traffic. Pedestrians walking outside of crosswalks must yield to all other traffic. Enhance your visibility at night. Walk in well-lit areas, carry a flashlight or wear something reflective, such as stickers or armbands, to Read the full article…
What To Look For In a New Haven Auto Accident Attorney
by New Haven Auto Accident AttorneyFebruary 25th, 2020
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…
New Haven Auto Accidents & Black Ice
by New Haven Auto Accident AttorneyFebruary 24th, 2020
Based on our temperatures for this week, you would never guess that we are still in the midst of winter. However, overnight our temperatures are still cold and near freezing. Winter precipitation mixed with cold temperatures has the potential to form black ice. Black ice is a clear coating of ice that forms over all exposed surfaces including walkways, sidewalks, and roadways. Black ice can form when rain and snow melt and temperatures drop below freezing. It can also form when condensed moisture in the air, like dew or fog, freezes. It is clear and can pose a severe risk for motorists and pedestrians. When you need to venture out on the roads where there is black ice, take the following precautions: Make sure your tires have proper treads. Make sure your windshields are cleared off so you can see. Leave extra time and space. If you or a loved Read the full article…
Dry Roads Are A Factor In New Haven Auto Accidents
by New Haven Auto Accident AttorneyFebruary 21st, 2020
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.
