All month long, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) in partnership with Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center are running a campaign to educate the public on safety measures we can all take to avoid New Haven bike accidents and New Haven pedestrian accidents.  There are some simple statistics that can help you and your loved ones better understand how, why, and when these accidents happen. Here are the facts: 67% of all bike accidents happen between May and September 74% of all bike accidents happen during the week Bike accidents typically happen between 2p-4p on weekdays and 11a-4p on weekends While these statistics are alarming, the good news is that this knowledge can be power for you when you’re riding your bike or driving and being aware of other pedestrians and cyclists.  It is especially important during these hours to make sure that you are keeping an eye out for children who are often Read the full article…

When the clock struck midnight on July 1, over 30 new laws went into effect in the State of Connecticut. Below are some highlights: Good Samaritan Child Abuse/Neglect. This law provides immunity from civil or criminal litigation for anyone who acts in good faith to medically assist a child who is being neglected or abused. Allergy Training for School Bus Drivers. School bus drivers will learn how to assist a child who is suffering from a food allergy including how to administer an EpiPen. School bus drivers will be immune from lawsuits involving the administration of drugs during an allergic reaction. Telehealth prescriptions. A telehealth provider can now prescribe schedule II and III controlled substances other than opioid drugs. Behavior analysts. Behavior analysts are now mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect. Here is a complete list of new laws that went into effect on July 1, 2018.

Summer is in full swing in the New Haven area and many of our city’s children will be off to summer camp of some sort in the coming weeks. Kids are explorers and adventurers and have a blast at camp but there are dangers that loom. A variety of camps are available to meet every interest, budget and scheduling need, including specialty camps, sports camps, and camps in wilderness settings that focus on survival skills. Many camps also cater to children with special needs, offering activities to help enhance their developmental abilities. To ensure you chose the right camp for your child, below is a sample of some questions you may want to ask: How rustic a setting do you think your child would be comfortable in? Does your child do well with large numbers of children, or would he or she do better in a camp with a smaller Read the full article…

To tackle the growing number of pedestrian and bike accidents, the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center are partnering for the “Watch For Me CT” campaign aimed at reducing both accident types. More than 1,100 pedestrians and 540 cyclists are hit by vehicles in Connecticut annually. These accidents happen for a variety of reasons, but a report issued by the Governors Highway Safety Association that the reasons for these Connecticut pedestrian accidents are the distraction of smartphones for both motorists and pedestrians, increased driving, and the amount of time people spend walking. Other factors outside of the study that can cause an accident include inexperienced drivers, drunk/distracted/drowsy drivers, excessive speeds, illegal turns, improper driving in a school area, and certain roadway conditions. If you or your loved one was injured in a crash call our New Haven personal injury lawyers immediately. Pedestrian accidents can be time sensitive depending Read the full article…