New Haven Personal Injury: Avoiding Dog Bites at Thanksgiving
by New Haven Personal Injury LawyerNovember 25th, 2019
Dog bites can happen more often over the colder months. During these months, we keep our celebrations indoors; and that typically includes the dog, too. As we stress over preparations, so do our dogs. In the state of Connecticut, the dog bite law is strict liability. This means that when the dog you care for harms another, you are responsible for the injuries. There are very few exceptions. Dogs show their stress in their behavior by licking their lips, pulled back ears, whites of the eyes showing. growling/barking, turning their head/body away, stiff body and resisting following their owner’s commands. As people are indoors celebrating, our dogs might be getting stressed out. Here are a few ways to keep everyone safe. Keep children supervised. Children love dogs, but dogs don’t always love them back, mostly because of their unpredictable movements. Stick to their diet. Avoid feeding Fido anything other than his normal diet. When dogs eat Read the full article…
New Haven Auto Accidents: 4 Safety Tips For Thanksgiving Travel
by New Haven Auto Accident AttorneyNovember 23rd, 2019
In November, families want to spend time together and often travel great distances. If you and your family are traveling you will experience increased traffic congestion as well as an increased risk for a New Haven auto accident. Stay safe by following these tips: Drive safely. Before you and your family hit the road make sure you perform proper maintenance including oil changes, battery check, tire rotation, and top off all fluids. Also make sure you check your vehicle’s lights. Keep your emergency and first aid kit in the car and make sure you are taking breaks as needed. Follow the rules of the road. Obey all speed limit and road safety signs. Keep off your mobile devices while operating your vehicle. Car seat safety. If your children still require a car seat, make sure you are using it properly. Remember, thick, heavy jackets are not to be worn by your child while they Read the full article…
New Haven Dog Bites: Vaccinations Matter
by New Haven Personal Injury LawyerNovember 21st, 2019
When you are a New Haven homeowner, it is important to have adequate coverage on your homeowners policy. Your homeowners policy does not just protect against damage to your house, but it also covers you for liability should your pet injure another person. Some folks are refusing to vaccinate their pets, but this could pose a public safety threat especially since some diseases dogs carry can be passed on to humans. If your dog is infected, and bites another, you would be liable for any care the injured person needed to treat and recover. The State of Connecticut’s dog bite laws are strict liability which means the dog owner is responsible for the actions of their dog even if they are not negligent. The exceptions to this statute are if the victim was trespassing, or if the dog was being teased or taunted. According to US Insurance Agents, the average cost of a dog bite Read the full article…
If You Think Connecticut Traffic Is Bad, You’re Right
by New Haven Auto Accident AttorneyNovember 18th, 2019
If you commute across our state, even if you don’t and just occasionally travel, chances are you have sat in traffic. You might have even noticed a New Haven auto accident passing through New Haven. In fact, our small state has 6 of the country’s worst traffic bottlenecks. They are: New Haven: I-91 and I-95. Coming in at number 56 nationally, where these two highways meet is cause for great traffic delays. Bridgeport: i-95 at Route 8. This spot slows travel times for those traveling from the center part of our state. This spot comes in at number 74 nationally. Hartford: I-91 and I-84. Ranks 14th nationally as the worst traffic bottleneck. Waterbury: I-84. Just one word: Mixmaster. This spot ranks as number 64. Norwalk: I-95, exits 14-16. If you have traveled this stretch of road in Norwalk you know how quickly and slowly traffic moves put it at number Read the full article…
New Haven Personal Injury & Child Concussions
by New Haven Auto Accident AttorneyNovember 15th, 2019
If you or a loved one was recently in a New Haven auto accident, a head concussion (now classified as a traumatic brain injury) could very well be an injury a child has sustained. The signs and symptoms in adults are generally straightforward because an adult can often describe and verbalize what they are feeling and experiencing. In a child, these signs and symptoms are not always straightforward because children can often not verbalize what they are feeling. According to the Mayo Clinic, non-verbal cues in children are: Appearing dazed Listlessness and tiring easily Irritability and crankiness Loss of balance and unsteady walking Crying excessively Change in eating or sleeping patterns Lack of interest in favorite toys If your child was involved in a New Haven auto accident and these symptom are persistent after 1-2 days, follow up with your child’s pediatrician. If the following symptoms occur after a head injury, seek Read the full article…
New Haven Auto Accidents With Wildlife
by New Haven Auto Accident AttorneyNovember 13th, 2019
You may have had a close encounter with wild life that caused or almost caused a New Haven auto accident. Whether it was a large animal like a deer, or smaller animal like a raccoon or squirrel,  auto accidents can happen. There are a few things New Haven and Connecticut shoreline motorists can do to avoid a collision with a wild animal: Look for animal crossing signs and proceed with caution. These signs are in the shape of a yellow diamond. Mind the shoulder as you may be able to see an animal on the side of the road. Eye the eyes as your headlights might be able catch their reflections. Avoid swerving and choose to brake instead. Swerving may cause your vehicle to travel into another lane injuring other passengers on the road. If you were injured as the result of a hitting or swerving to hit a wild animal, your may Read the full article…