Causes of Winter New Haven Auto Accidents

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March 4th, 2019

As New Haven auto accident attorneys we see car crashes of all types. Winter weather and driving conditions can pose a set of risks. Increased need for breaking distance. Snowy and icy conditions can prevent a vehicle from stopping as quickly as it might on clear, dry pavement. Sliding and skidding. A vehicle that hits a patch of ice, slush, or packed snow may have some, or all, of its tires slide or skid. Anti-lock braking systems can help prevent slides and skids, but they do not eliminate this problem. Distracted driving. Distractions like cell phones, car radios, food, pets, and conversations with others in the vehicle can all take a driver’s mind, eyes, or hands away from the task of driving safely. When combined with the increased stopping distances needed by cars on snowy or icy pavement, even a moment’s distraction can have disastrous consequences. Decreased visibility. While driving in snow, ice, sleet, Read the full article…

Avoid a New Haven Auto Accident With A Slow Traveling Vehicle

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February 28th, 2019

Whether you are traveling on the highway, downtown, or a side street there are just some vehicles that have difficulty keeping up with the speed of traffic or simply just cannot travel that fast. If you find yourself sharing the road with these vehicles and spot them early, you have time to change lanes or slow down safely to avoid a New Haven auto accident. A sudden slow down can cause a crash, so follow these safety tips: Watch for large trucks and small under-powered cars on steep grades or when they are entering traffic. They can lose speed on long or steep hills, and it takes longer for these vehicles to get up to speed when they enter traffic. Farm tractors, animal-drawn vehicles and roadway maintenance vehicles usually go 25 mph or less. These vehicles should have a slow-moving decal (an orange triangle) on the back. Drive at a Read the full article…

Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident By Understanding Hand Signals

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February 26th, 2019

New Haven auto accidents happen for a variety of reasons: speeding, drunk driving, distracted driving, poor weather conditions, just to name a few. If your directional lights on your vehicle are not working you should use hand signals.

New Haven Auto Accidents: Merge Accidents & Why They Happen

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February 22nd, 2019

Merging onto the many highways can be a challenge especially since many driver are not safe when doing so. Rush hour, traffic congestion, and lane closures often spark impatience, and motorists can make errors of judgment that cause merging accidents. As New Haven auto accident attorneys, we see this often. Collisions often happen when a motorist: Merges too slowly or quickly from an entrance ramp onto the highway Suddenly changes lanes without signaling Cuts off vehicles while merging Recklessly crosses multiple lanes of traffic Drifts lanes or over the center line If you or a loved one was in a merging accident the skilled and experienced New Haven auto accident at The LoRicco Law Firm can assist you through the claims process. Contact our firm immediately to set up a free consultation.

Remove That Snow: It’s the Law

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February 20th, 2019

With this afternoon’s impending snow storm, it is important to get to your destinations safely. Have you ever been driving down Interstate 95 or 91 and a sheet of ice or snow has flown off of the car or truck in front of you? What did you do: Did you slam on your brakes? Did you swerve to miss the ice from hitting your car? Fortunately for Connecticut residents, we are protected by the law. New Haven auto accident attorneys, like those at The LoRicco Law Firm, know that injuries from accidents like these can be quite serious and can leave lasting affects. The statistics in involving debris on roadways are staggering: Two-thirds of all crashes that involve objects in the road were the result of debris falling off a vehicle. More than one-third of deaths in debris-related crashes were due to driver’s swerving to avoid debris. Most often losing Read the full article…

Avoiding A New Haven Pedestrian Accident

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February 15th, 2019

With pedestrian accidents on the rise,  Connecticut law sometimes gives motorist and cyclists the right-of-way; this means that if a pedestrian is attempting to cross the street and he or she is not in a crosswalk, he or she must first let motorists and cyclist pass. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians should all be aware of one another when sharing Connecticut roadways. Here are a few ways to avoid a pedestrian accident for everyone that shares the road: Follow road signs and signals. Obey traffic laws. Stay alert. Yield as needed. If you or a loved one is injured in a pedestrian accident, contact The LoRicco Law Firm. Our team of experienced attorneys can help you navigate the claims process and investigate your case.