Playground safety is the responsibility of everyone. Serious injuries including concussions, can arise when children are not taught about proper playground etiquette. Now that Connecticut schools are back in session, playground safety is important to prevent New Haven personal injuries. No shoving or tripping. Do not wear too loosely fitted clothing Report any playground disrepair that you see Use playground equipment as it was intended If your child was significantly injured as the result of a playground injury, contact our firm. Our team of experienced New Haven personal injury lawyers will investigate your child’s claim and protect your interests.

Some dog bites are severe to the point of needing immediate medical attention. The first step along the process is to know the laws that govern dog bites or attacks. A New Haven personal injury lawyer who has the skills to negotiate and assist in filing a claim can provide this important information. If you have sustained a dog bite injury, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced New Haven personal injury lawyer at The LoRicco Law Firm to review your case during a free consultation. We can help you through each step of the claims process to help hold dog owners accountable. Our firm works on contingency which means you do not pay us until you receive compensation for your case. Knowledge of Connecticut dog bite law. Connecticut is a strict liability state. That means that the dog owner is responsible for your injuries unless you are taunting or teasing the dog or trespassing. Skilled negotiators. The New Haven personal injury lawyers at The LoRicco Law Firm are skilled negotiators. We know how the insurance companies work because we defended them for 15 years. Experience. Our firm has been protecting the rights of the injured in New Haven and the Connecticut shoreline for over 60 years. Access to resources. Hiring a firm with the resources to conduct a proper investigation is crucial to the…continue reading

A very common New Haven auto accident with a cyclist or pedestrian occurs when someone is struck by a car leaving a driveway.  These accidents are often a result of obstructions that make it difficult for the cyclist or pedestrian to see on-coming traffic. The median age for this type of accident is 10 years old. New Haven’s school children will be starting school shortly and still out riding their bicycles and these accidents will occur more frequently. Taking a few of the following steps can help you to stave off an accident of this type. Talk to your son or daughter about making sure he/she does not race out into on-coming traffic.  Make them aware that no matter how safe your road seems to be, the possibility of a car racing down the street is always there, so looking both ways is a key way to prevent getting hurt. Cut back and bushes/trees that may obstruct the view of your child as they ride their bike or scooter into the street. Post a sign encouraging on-coming traffic to slow down and that there are children living at your address. These few steps can help to prevent these types of accidents, but if an accident were to occur make sure to consult an experienced New Haven auto accident attorney immediately to see how they can protect your long term interests.

It seems like every time you read the local news, there is another report of someone getting hit by a car. As a pedestrian, here are the laws that protect you: At crosswalks with pedestrian signals, state law requires that pedestrians obey the “Walk” and “Don’t Walk” signs in the same way a driver must obey Red or Green lights. State law requires pedestrians to use marked crosswalks when they are provided, and it is unlawful to cross a street outside a marked crosswalk if the pedestrian is between two signalized intersections. When NOT at an intersection or marked crosswalk, pedestrians must yield the right of way to all vehicles. When sidewalks are not available, pedestrians are to walk to the far left edge of the road facing traffic. Walking in this direction gives pedestrians the best view of traffic. State law requires pedestrians walking along the road to use sidewalks when available. Pedestrians have the right of way at marked and unmarked crossings, meaning cars must yield to pedestrians. If you are involved in a pedestrian crash, the experienced New Haven personal injury lawyers at The LoRicco Law Firm can help you with your claim.