Responsible Dog Ownership Month: Preventing Aggressive Behavior

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September 20th, 2024

Anyone that is a dog owner likely wants to think of themselves as a responsible dog owner and wants to do everything they can to make sure their dog is not involved in a New Haven dog bite incident. As we take the time to recognize September as Responsible Dog Ownership Month it is important that we recognize all those dog owners who attempt to do the right thing and keep their dogs from causing any issues with others throughout the area. It can be hard to keep your dog under control, especially with certain breeds, but as a responsible dog owner it is incumbent upon you to make sure you are doing everything in your power to keep the dog from harming others. While you cannot shelter your animal from interactions between your animal and other people, it is important that you take steps to make sure that when Read the full article…

Can A New Haven Slip And Fall Accident Happen At School?

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September 18th, 2024

With most kids back at school now it is important to understand safety at their school. As parents, you send your kids off each day with the expectation that they will return home safely and without incident. However, just like any other public building a school can have situations that arise that may lead to a New Haven slip and fall accident. Depending on the age of the child it can actually be quite common for a child to slip and fall while at school. Sometimes, with younger kids, it can be on the playground or in line to go to the lunch room. These types of incidents are generally minor and can be addressed by the school nurse and wouldn’t require much further action. With that being said, there are other incidents that could lead to serious injuries and require a good amount of follow up. With older kids Read the full article…

On A Road Trip Your Passenger Can Help Prevent A New Haven Auto Accident

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September 16th, 2024

The fall foliage season is upon us and one of the traditional New England things to do is go on a road trip to peep the leaves. This fun activity is made even more enjoyable by riding along with some of your favorite people. Whether friends or family, having passengers in the car with you can make a road trip even more enjoyable. If the passengers are well-versed on being good, safe passengers, it can also go a long way in helping you avoid a New Haven auto accident by taking care of some of the most important things that are required for safe driving. You may not consider a passenger to be a big component to a safe driving plan, but the truth is that a passenger can play either a good role in keeping the whole care safe or a negative role. If you are driving you should Read the full article…

How To Use Assisted Driving Technologies Safely To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident

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September 12th, 2024

There is a whole lot of talk in the world about autonomous cars and how they will be the self-driving future that has only been talked about in science fiction movies. These cars do exist currently, but they are not widely available. What auto manufacturers have been slowly rolling out to new vehicles is assisted driving technologies. These tools, that are designed to help you avoid a New Haven auto accident, include things like lane assistance which aims to keep you in a lane and notify you when you’re drifting out of the lane. Most new cars come equipped with some level of this technology these days and it has fancy names like AutoPilot or BlueCruise, but they all do mostly the same thing. When you are driving your vehicle may notify you that you are drifting out of a lane or it may even help you stay centered in Read the full article…

Don’t Buy-In To These Common New Haven Dog Bite Misconceptions

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September 10th, 2024

Many people among us have been pet owners and a lot of pet owners have specifically had dogs. That’s why there is a lot of “expertise” around how to safely interact with dogs and what certain motions and movements mean when you’re approaching a dog. Some of these misconceptions can be dangerous and if followed can lead to a New Haven dog bite injury which could leave you or a loved one significantly hurt and in need of long-term care. While everyone who gives advice on how to stay safe around dogs generally means well and often the information that they are sharing has been passed down to them to others who are “familiar” with the behaviors of dogs, this is advice is often riddled with inconsistencies that could put you at risk. Even if you have been a dog lover and even a dog owner for your whole life Read the full article…

Make These Vehicle Safety Checks Part Of Your Monthly Car Maintenance

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September 6th, 2024

Have you ever gotten into your car and thought to yourself, man it’s been a long time since I’ve gotten a tune-up? It happens to the best of us, so don’t beat yourself up about it, but it’s certainly not something you want to let go too long. A car that is not cared for can lead to a situation that could end up involving you in a New Haven auto accident and leave you kicking yourself for not maintaining your car more regularly. Regular car maintenance is required on a monthly basis, just like it is important that you take care of your own physical health regularly. Taking care of your car can be a challenge as you roll through your busy life and oil changes take a back seat to board meetings, but these types of maintenance activities can be so important, not only to extending the life Read the full article…