Whether you are rooting for the New England Patriots or the Los Angeles Rams, the Big Game brings lots of revelry. As New Haven personal injury lawyers, we see a lot of the other side by way of injury. Celebrating typically involves get-togethers with friends or at a local restaurant/bar. While you may have vacuumed the floors and put out your best 7-layer dip, these tips could keep you and your guests safe from personal injury. Keep an eye on guests. You want all of your party guests to make it home safely. Keep an eye on how many drinks everyone has had and if they are safe to get behind the wheel. If they aren’t you might consider calling them a cab or ride-sharing service so they make it home safely. No tripping. Make sure your walkways and stairs are free from any ice and snow that may be Read the full article…

In New Haven, you never know how the weather will affect your daily routine.  As fall turns to winter, rain can quickly transition to ice or snow and make slippery surfaces very difficult to navigate. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, a small patch of ice or snow can put you at risk of a significant New Haven personal injury. These injuries are often preventable and in some cases can be due to negligence of a home or business owner.  The law protects you from this negligence. Provided the home or business owner has had a reasonable amount of time, following a snow or ice storm, they must clear any walkways on their property after a winter storm has ended.  The owner is afforded a reasonable amount of time to clear the property of treacherous conditions. If you believe your slip and fall accident happened after a reasonable amount of time Read the full article…

When you are a New Haven homeowner, it is important to have adequate coverage on your homeowner’s policy. Your homeowner’s policy does not just protect against natural occurrences like hurricanes or flooding, but it also covers you for liability should your pet inflict a New Haven personal injury. 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 is a child, trespassing, or if the dog was being teased or taunted. According to US Insurance Agents, the average cost of a dog bite claim is $29,000 with $470 million in annual costs to insurance companies. There are also breeds that may get your policy denied with your insurance company: Wolf Hybrids, Siberian Huskies, Rottweilers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds, Dobermans, Chow Chows, Alaskan Malamutes, and Read the full article…