Takata has issued a recall for 37 million vehicles that effect 50 million airbags that can explode when deployed causing injuries and even death. There are two major issues with the recall: Airbags that can kill. Certain 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles, 2006 Ford Ranger, and Mazda B-Series trucks are at a far higher risk for an air bag explosion that could injure or kill vehicle occupants. More recalls. Additional air bags are scheduled to be recalled by December 2019, bringing the total number of affected air bags to around 65-70 million. Sign up for Recall Alerts and make sure the address on your registration is current to be sure you’re notified of this or any other future recall. The New Haven auto accident attorneys at The LoRicco Law Firm are experienced in handling highly complex auto accident cases. Our attorneys will bring our decades of experience to the case and help you prepare your Read the full article…

If you were injured in a New Haven auto accident and were injured, not only are you facing health recovery, but you are also facing health claims with the insurance company. Even though insurers in Connecticut are protected by the Prompt Payment Law, you may still need the strength of a New Haven auto accident attorney. The law states that the insurance company has 45 days from the date the claim is filed, with proper information as outlined in the law, to issue payment to the injured. If information is missing, the insurance company has 30 days from the original filing to request more information. From the date the changes are sent back to the insurance company, the 45 day countdown to payment begins again. Insurance companies can be difficult to work with. The experienced New Haven auto accident attorneys at The LoRicco Law Firm know their tricks – we Read the full article…

If you have been in a New Haven auto accident, dealing with the aftermath can be all consuming. If you were in an accident, you should do the following: Gather necessary information. The driver that crashed into you is responsible for reporting the incident to their own insurance company, but you should make sure you contact the insurer as well. Make sure you obtain their driver’s name/address, insurance policy number/name, statements/contact information from witnesses, and photographs from the scene. Notify the right people. Inform the other driver’s insurance company you were in an accident. The police report will likely determine which driver was at fault, but also notify your own insurance company to show good faith practices in reporting the accident. Seek medical treatment. The other driver’s insurance company may require you to obtain an authorization prior to being seen by a doctor after an accident. Ask for authorization and Read the full article…

Connecticut teen drivers who are 16 and 17 years old have a graduated driver’s license. The following are penalties for violations of Connecticut law. Graduated license violation: 1st offense is a 30 day suspension and $175 reistatement fee; 2nd and subsequent offenses are a 6 month suspension until age 18 (whichever comes first) and a $175 license fee. Use of a cell phone while driving: 30 day – 6 month license suspension plus $175 license reinstatement fee. Speeding: 60 day – 6 month license suspension and a $175 license reinstatement fee. Reckless driving: 6 month – 1 year license suspension; $175 license reinstatement fee; and applicable court fines/imprisonment. Street racing: 6 month – 1 year license suspension; $175 license reinstatement fee; and applicable court fines/imprisonment.

Changing lanes while driving means the driver must be aware and alert of their surroundings to avoid a New Haven auto accident. When changing lanes, you must check to make sure there are no vehicles in your way in the lane you want to enter. This means checking the side and behind your vehicle before you change. This is important if you are on the highway, entering a highway, entering a road from another road, and entering from the curb/shoulder. When changing lanes: Look in your rear-view and side mirrors. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Check quickly. Do not take your eyes off the road ahead for more than an instant.  Check the far lane. Take one lane at a time. If you or a loved one was in an accident and suspect that the person who hit you did not look before changing Read the full article…