School is starting in the next couple of weeks for New Haven and the Shoreline. Excitement will engulf kids as they wonder who their teacher is, who is in their class, and what the new school year will bring. While the school day brings its own adventures, getting there and home should be safe. Below are some safety tips for all different way to get your child to school. Walkers – Walk on the sidewalk if one if available; if one isn’t available, walk facing traffic. – Make sure you look both ways multiple times before crossing the street. – Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in a crosswalk to make sure they see you crossing. – Avoid distracted walking. Bussers – Wait at the bus stop with them to show them the proper way to board and unboard the bus. – Stand six feet from the curb. – Read the full article…

It seems like every time you read the local news, there is another report of someone getting hit by a car. As a pedestrian, here are the laws that protect you: At crosswalks with pedestrian signals, state law requires that pedestrians obey the “Walk” and “Don’t Walk” signs in the same way a driver must obey Red or Green lights. State law requires pedestrians to use marked crosswalks when they are provided, and it is unlawful to cross a street outside a marked crosswalk if the pedestrian is between two signalized intersections. When NOT at an intersection or marked crosswalk, pedestrians must yield the right of way to all vehicles. When sidewalks are not available, pedestrians are to walk to the far left edge of the road facing traffic. Walking in this direction gives pedestrians the best view of traffic. State law requires pedestrians walking along the road to use sidewalks Read the full article…

The dog days of summer are in full swing and Connecticut families will be staying cool at the public pools offered by many towns. Splish splashing is a lot of fun, but there are also many potential risks at the public swimming pool that pose a threat for needing a New Haven personal injury lawyer. Follow these safety precautions to stay safe at your public pool this summer. Follow all posted signage. Always listen to the instructions of the lifeguard on duty. Do not run on the pool deck. Keep an eye on your children at all times. Only dive or jump in when it is safe to do so. In addition to physical hazards, there are also biological hazards you could run into. The Centers for Disease Control issued a warning that a fecal parasite, “crypto” could be present in some swimming pools. Connecticut law also states that if there is thunder and Read the full article…

Summer camp is such a fun experience for kids and can leave lifelong memories. To keep your campers happy and healthy, follow these ten tips: Sun and heat protection. Make sure your child has plenty of sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. Clothing. Send your child to camp in appropriate clothing including brimmed hats and closed-toe shoes. Bugs. Bug spray can help, but make sure you are checking for ticks. Poison ivy. Educate your child on this plant and how to avoid it. Cleanliness. Campers should change clothes, especially out of wet bathing suits. Homesickness. Parents should prepare children who are attending overnight camp, especially if it’s their first time. Vaccines. Campers should be full immunized before attending camp. Staffing. Make sure when you are investigating camps that there is adequate staffing, especially medical staffing. A nurse should be present on site. Water safety. Make sure there are appropriately trained Read the full article…