Autumn is here and you may have had a close encounter with wild life that caused or almost caused a New Haven auto accident. No matter the animal’s size, deer, raccoons, and squirrels can cause auto accidents can happen. There are a few things New Haven and Connecticut shoreline motorists can do to avoid a collision: 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. Injuries sustained after an accident with a wild animal require you file a claim with your own insurance company. The New Haven auto accident attorneys at The LoRicco Read the full article…

Many New Haven auto accidents are caused each year by drivers who are running a red light.  Whether the driver is intending to just make it through the intersection as the light is turning red or intentionally runs a red light to get somewhere faster the effect can be deadly. Nearly 800 deaths a year are attributed to drivers running red lights.  This is a staggering 60 people each month who are driving to reckless or driving aggressively.  The behavior of running a red light is impacting the roadways in a very negative way. Why Can Running A Red Light Be Worse Than A True Accident? When a driver runs a red light they are often in a hurry and traveling at excessive speeds.  High speeds have been shown to increase the powerful impact of a crash and, therefore, significantly increases the rate at which drivers and passengers get injured or die Read the full article…

Ride sharing services like Uber are one of the fastest ways to get around when you don’t have a car.  What happens when your Uber driver is distracted in one way or another? Do you have any recourse? Distracted driving is one of the deadliest of all driver habits. Whether your Uber driver is playing with the radio or his/her cell phone you’ll want to take action immediately. The good news is there are some things you can do to help prevent this behavior from this and other Uber drivers in the future.   Stop The Ride: You should stop the ride immediately.  Your safety is in the hands of someone who is not taking that responsibility seriously.  As soon as you see your driver is distracted you should halt your ride. Tell Your Driver Why Your Ending The Ride: It’s not always easy to point out bad behavior to Read the full article…