This weekend, Memorial Day Weekend, marks the unofficial start of summer. While many will be hitting the road to start a summer vacation take a few moments to review some prevention and planning measures to keep your family safe and avoid a New Haven auto accident. It may prevent a breakdown, that seven million Americans will face this summer. Vehicle Checklist Tires Wipers Fluids Belts and hoses Cooling system and air conditioning Lights Make sure everyone in the car is wearing their safety belt. Car seats or booster seats should be properly installed and used. In the State of Connecticut it is against the law for the driver to operate a mobile device.  Additionally, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence can not only get you a fined, but criminal charges as well. Make sure your car is stocked with a spare tire, jack, water, flares, jumper cables, first aid kit, windshield washer fluid, Read the full article…

Traveling down I-95, I-91, the Wilbur, or downtown? New Haven auto accidents may happen more often. A new study by AAA shows that Connecticut drivers are the second worst in the nation. With over 80 auto accident fatalities already, 2017 is tracking higher than last year (which was the highest in a long time). As the 49th unsafe state for drivers, those in Connecticut that use the roadways face a different culture of driver. Distracted driving, mobile devices, and the opioid epidemic here in the state have contributed to this ranking, according to the AAA report. If you or your loved one are ever in a New Haven auto accident, please do the following: Seek medical attention and/or help right after your accident. There are occasions when pain surfaces days or even weeks after an accident. You will want all pain and injuries documented from the accident. Make sure there is a filed Read the full article…

New Haven auto accidents often happen along major interstate highways like 95 and 91; on fast moving parkways like the Wilbur Cross or through more rural back roads. If you live outside of Connecticut and got into a New Haven auto accident while traveling through the state, some of the most common questions are: Can I hire an attorney from my home state? Wherever the injury occurred is the jurisdiction where you must file your claim. My medical bills are piling up. Do I have to pay for them? Medical expenses for injuries sustained in a New Haven auto accident are a part of the damages we will seek in the demand to the insurance company. I am going to need on-going therapy and medication for my injuries.  Under Connecticut law, you are entitled to seek damages for any future treatments and medications that stem from the accident injuries. I am missing work Read the full article…

New Haven auto accidents occur throughout the year. Each season brings its own weather patterns than can affect our roadways. It is no secret that we have been experiencing a lot of rain this spring. Below are a few tips to keep yourself safe and avoid a New Haven auto accident. Rain makes roadways wet which can make them slippery. When it is appropriate, lower your speed. It is also important to make sure the rain can be wiped from your windshield. Replace wiper blades as necessary. Hailstorms can pop up in the springtime and can be stressful in driving situations. If a hailstorm begins while you are behind the wheel, pull off the road when it is safe and under a shelter to to protect your car’s body and glass. Springtime means wild animals will be out and about. Keep an eye out for these animals especially in the Read the full article…

All motor vehicle operators in Connecticut are required to carry bodily injury liability coverage on your auto insurance plan.  The minimum requirement for coverage is $20,000 per person and $40,000 per accident. A New Haven auto accident attorney can help you represent your long term interests with the insurance company. What does bodily injury insurance cover when you’ve been in an auto accident? Generally bodily injury coverage will provide for compensation of injuries sustained by you or others in a New Haven auto accident and can include: Short-term care Long-term nursing care Lost income from time off of work Pain and suffering Coverage will vary from insurance carrier to insurance carrier, so it is critical that you know and understand what your policy does and does not cover. If you or a loved one is in an accident it is important to seek medical attention with your primary care provider Read the full article…

If you were in a New Haven auto accident with your child, a head concussion (now classified as a traumatic brain injury) could very well be an injury your child has sustained. The signs and symptoms in adults are usually straightforward because an adult can describe and verbalize what they are feeling and experiencing. In a child, the signs and symptoms are not always as straightforward because children can not always verbalize what they are feeling. According to the Yale Pediatric Concussion Clinic, non-verbal cues in children are: Appearing dazed Listlessness and tiring easily Irritability and crankiness Loss of balance and unsteady walking Crying excessively Change in eating or sleeping patterns Lack of interest in favorite toys If your child was involved in a New Haven auto accident and these symptom are persistent after 1-2 days, follow up with your child’s pediatrician. If the following symptoms occur after a head injury, seek emergency Read the full article…