Our city of New Haven is a hub to some of Connecticut’s busiest highways (Interstates 91, 95, and Route 15). There is no doubt there are some aggressive drivers out on the roads. Aggressive driving comes in many forms including honking, hand gestures, and tailgating. These situations can spiral out of control quickly, so in order to keep yourself and your passengers safe by avoiding a New Haven auto accident, there are some things you can do to defuse the situation. Pull over. If an aggressive driver is tailgating you, put your directional signal on and move over to let them pass. Avoid hand gestures. While you may have not been the one who started it, it is best to keep your gestures to yourself and keep your focus and attention on the road. Stay in your vehicle. If the situation escalates to the other driver getting out of their vehicle, stay in yours. If you do not have anything nice to say…do not say anything at all. Even if the aggressive driver is verbally elevating the situation, it is best to keep your comments to yourself. Call 911. If you are fearful that you might get injured, call the police. Aggressive driving is very serious and can result in serious injuries. Both teen and adult drivers should take caution when dealing with these types of drivers. If you or a loved one is…continue reading

Back injuries from car accidents are painful and often require lots of time and medical treatment. These types of injuries can often leave you with long-lasting pain – as New Haven auto accident attorneys, we’ve seen it. Below are some common back injuries that can result from this type of accident. Whiplash. One of the most common auto accident injuries, whiplash can cause damage to the muscles, ligaments, and tissues in the neck. It happens when the head and neck are propelled forward when the body stays still. Whiplash pain can be immediate or not present for several hours or days. Symptoms are headache, dizziness, stiffness, pain, blurred vision, and fatigue. Spinal fractures. Often concurring when the seat belt fails to hold your body sufficiently. The lower half of the body remains in place, while the upper torso is jostled around. These cracks in your vertebrae may heal on their own with immobilization and rest, or they may require surgery. Disc injuries. The discs in between vertebrae can sustain quite a bit a trauma during an auto accident. The force of the accident causes compression that can cause shifting and compress nerves and cause pain. Disc injury types are herniated, bulging, and ruptured. Depending on the severity of the injury, surgery may be required to repair. Spondylolisthesis. When compression force causes vertebrae to shift out…continue reading