Tips For Avoiding A New Haven Auto Accident At Night

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February 19th, 2020

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 Accident Attorney: Were You Injured By a Drunk Driver?

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February 18th, 2020

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…

Avoiding New Haven Personal Injury While Carrying A Motorcycle Passenger

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February 14th, 2020

Seeing our beautiful state of Connecticut on a motorcycle is a an exhilarating experience. Enjoying a ride with a passenger can be fun, but also requires more attention.  Motorcyclists should be experienced riders before taking on a passenger. It you are ever invited to be a passenger, follow these six tips to avoid serious New Haven personal injury. The motorcycle should be equipped to carry passengers including having the suspension adjusted to carry extra weight and making sure the tires are properly inflated. Make sure the driver instructs you on what you need to do when taking a corner, stopping and dismounting. Footrests should be adjusted for the passenger to prevent them from falling off of the bike and to prevent them from taking the driver down with them. Passengers should wear protective equipment including a helmet, proper footwear, and protective clothing pieces. Passengers should not get on a motorcycle where the Read the full article…

Do You Need A New Haven Personal Injury Lawyer?

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February 12th, 2020

Hopefully you have never needed a New Haven personal injury lawyer. Many people do not know what they do until they need one. New Haven personal injury lawyers represent those clients who were injured as the result of another’s negligence. Our firm has been helping the injured along the Connecticut shoreline for nearly 60 years. We help the victims of auto accidents, workers’ compensation injuries, slip and fall accidents, and any accident where a negligent party contributed to the injury (including death). From the onset, our firm builds your case as if we are taking it to trial. We work tirelessly to seek damages for the following: Medical bills. Getting treated for your injuries can be extremely costly from tests conducted to diagnose as well as being treated by a physician and any medications you received while at the hospital. Future medical bills. Depending on the nature of your injuries, you may require lifelong medications and future treatments. Your Read the full article…

New Haven Personal Injury: 4 Things You Should Do If You Slip & Fall

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February 10th, 2020

When you visit a public place like a store, school, or hospital, and you injure yourself as the result of a slip and fall accident, the property owner may be liable for your injuries. New Haven personal injury lawyers, like those at the LoRicco Law Firm, can help. If you are ever involving this type of accident, make sure you do the following: 1.) Report your accident to the owner or manager. The owner or manager will help you get the medical help you require. 2.) Seek medical care. Get your injuries checked out by your primary care provider, emergency room doctor, or at the doctor specified by the manager or owner (this is especially important if this was an injury that happened on the job). 3.) Document the scene. As best you can, photograph the scene from all angles. Getting the most accurate photographs of the scene will help you build a stronger case. 4.) Contact Read the full article…

4 Things To Do After Your New Haven Slip & Fall Injury

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February 5th, 2020

While visiting a public place like a hospital, store, or school you may injure yourself as the result of a slip and fall accident andthe property owner may be liable for your injuries. New Haven personal injury lawyers, like those at the LoRicco Law Firm, can help. If you are ever involving this type of accident, make sure you do the following: 1.) Report your accident to the owner or manager. The owner or manager will help you get the medical help you require. 2.) Seek medical care. Get your injuries checked out by your primary care provider, emergency room doctor, or at the doctor specified by the manager or owner (this is especially important if this was an injury that happened on the job). 3.) Document the scene. As best you can, photograph the scene from all angles. Getting the most accurate photographs of the scene will help you build a stronger case. 4.) Contact a New Haven personal injury lawyer. The Read the full article…