New Haven’s youth (and young-at-heart) will be out and about asking for tricks or treats next week on Halloween. While Halloween is a fun holiday for all, there are some very real New Haven personal injury risks out there. Follow these tips, to keep your children and yourself safe. Always walk on sidewalks and pathways. Children 12 and under should trick-or-treat and cross the street with an adult. Walk safely. Twice as many child pedestrians are killed on Halloween than compared to any other day of the year. Drivers should slow down and take extra caution when traveling on roadways on Halloween. If there is a crossing signal to use, be sure to push it, wait for it, and use it. If you, your child, or loved one was injured and suspect another’s negligence, contact our firm’s New Haven personal injury lawyers immediately. Our team has the tools to fight to protect your interests.

Gatherings of family and friends are all a part of the autumn and winter. Making sure you keep yourself and your guests safe from a New Haven personal injury should be a part of your party checklist. Dog bites can happen more often over the winter season. During these months, we keep our celebrations indoors; and that typically includes Fido, too. As we stress over preparations, so do our dogs. In the state of Connecticut, the dog bite law is strict liability. This means that when the dog you care for harms another, you are responsible for the injuries. There are very few exceptions. Dogs show their stress in their behavior by licking their lips, pulled back ears, whites of the eyes showing. growling/barking, turning their head/body away, stiff body and resisting following their owner’s commands. As people are indoors celebrating, our dogs might be getting stressed out. Here are a few ways to keep everyone Read the full article…

When the clock struck midnight on October 1, over 75 new laws went into effect in the State of Connecticut. Below are some highlights: Connor’s Law. Any child under the age of 15 is required to wear a safety helmet while skateboarding. Fatality during an auto accident. Police and investigators are required to report the accident to the State’s Attorney in the district it occurred if they are unable to determine cause. The State’s Attorney is then able to refer to the accident to the State Police if necessary. Electronic proof of auto insurance. Motor vehicle operators are now able to show proof of insurance on a mobile device when asked by law enforcement. Law enforcement cannot view other content on the device. A series of recommendations made by the Department of Motor Vehicles. View them here. Here is a complete list of new laws that went into effect on October 1, 2018.