At one point or another, we will all find ourselves as pedestrians. New Haven personal injury accidents, as well as accidents across the state of Connecticut, have been on the rise. Here are some unnerving statistics. In 2016, a pedestrian was killed every 1.5 hours in traffic. The number three cause of pedestrian fatalities is distractions. About half of fatalities from running red lights are to pedestrians and other occupants of vehicles. Most pedestrian accidents happen at night (74%) and 72% of those occur in a crosswalk. Drunk drivers kill 15% of pedestrians, while 34% of those killed are drunk themselves. A pedestrian struck at 20 miles an hour has a 10% chance of dying. If they are struck at 40 miles an hour, they have an 80% chance of dying. If you or a loved one was injured in a pedestrian accident, the New Haven personal injury lawyers at The LoRicco Read the full article…

New Haven parents get giddy at the utterance of these words: back to school. School starts Thursday, August 29, 2019 in New Haven. Follow these seven safety precautions to avoid a New Haven personal injury, according to the NHTSA. Stand three giant steps back from the curb when waiting for the bus. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, doors open and the driver says it is safe to board or exit the bus. If you need to cross the street, make sure you do so at least ten feet in front of the bus. Use handrails to avoid falls and make sure drawstrings and backpacks don’t get stuck. Never walk behind the bus. Always make sure the driver can see you. Walk at least six feet from the side of the bus. If you drop something near the bus, tell the driver before picking it up. Make sure he or Read the full article…

It is no secret the weather this summer has been brutal. From really high temperatures to super high humidity levels, humans and canines alike have been struggling to beat the summer heat. Discomfort causes both dogs and humans to become more irritable, therefore increasing the likelihood of a New Haven personal injury. The Humane Society advises keeping a safe distance between yourself and the dog and keep an eye out for these nine behaviors: Tensed body Backing away Stiff tail Flicking tongue or licking lips Furrowed brow Eyes rolling so the whites are visible Focused stare Pulled back head and/or ears Yawning Connecticut dog bite law is a strict liability statute; meaning unless you are trespassing or are taunting/teasing the dog, the dog’s owner is liable for your injury. Call the New Haven personal injury lawyers at The LoRicco Law Firm to help you handle your claim.

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…