These Three Things May Cause A New Haven Dog Bite Injury
by AdminAugust 9th, 2024
There is still so much time left in the summer months and what will likely be a wonderful fall with mild temperatures and beautiful days ahead there will be plenty of time to bring your dog out for a walk or to enjoy a local dog park. This is all good, but what happens if your dog becomes involved in a New Haven dog bite incident and gets you into some potentially hot water? The truth is that as the dog’s owner you are under strict liability in the state of Connecticut for any actions that your dog takes. No matter what your dog’s past is, if your dog is involved in a dog bite incident you will be held liable in almost all cases. This means it is incumbent upon you to make sure you are doing everything you can to keep your dog in line. While you cannot Read the full article…
Before You Drive: 5 Things To Do To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminAugust 7th, 2024
There is a lot to discuss when thinking about avoiding a New Haven auto accident and often we talk about the things you can do while you’re driving to prevent any injury or property damage. Did you know that there are also some things you should consider doing before you get behind the wheel, every time, to make your ride safer? It’s true. If you take a few minutes to take steps to keep yourself safe before you even get in your car to head out to your destination you will go a long way in avoiding an accident and any injuries. At this point you may be thinking to yourself that it is cumbersome to have a checklist for every time you are about to get into your car and go somewhere, but the truth is if you take the time to do these things you will be making Read the full article…
Understanding Truck Blind Spots To Avoid A New Haven Commercial Vehicle Accident
by AdminAugust 5th, 2024
The Interstates that pass through New Haven are often loaded with giant 18-wheel vehicles that can cause serious congestion and also put you, as the driver of a passenger vehicle at risk of being involved in a New Haven commercial vehicle accident. These accidents can be much more severe then a typical accident because they involve these larger vehicles and when they are interacting with smaller vehicles there can be some serious injuries and property damages that occur. When these types of accidents happen they can also be quite complex and require a lot of investigating to figure out what exactly went wrong. There are a tremendous amount of state and federal regulations that drivers of these vehicles must abide by to be able to transport their goods on these public roads. This is to the benefit of all of us for our safety. Things like the amount of time Read the full article…
Take These Steps To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident When You’re Feeling Drowsy
by AdminAugust 1st, 2024
We’ve all been there. You didn’t get a good night’s sleep last night because the dog was up in the middle of the night having to go out. Maybe you have stress at work that is keeping you awake. Maybe you work the second shift and are still trying to get used to the new schedule. Whatever the story is, you’ve likely been in a situation where you were faced with getting behind the wheel of a car when you were not completely awake and alert enough to drive. This type of drowsy driving can very easily lead to a New Haven auto accident if you’re not careful. The most important thing you can know about driving drowsy is that it can very easily impact your ability to safely operate your vehicle. In fact, there are some studies that suggest that driving drowsy is the equivalent of driving drunk. If Read the full article…
5 Bicycle Safety Tips You Can Teach Your Kids Today
by AdminJuly 31st, 2024
While some older kids may be bemoaning that their summer is almost half over and back to school is just around the corner, the littlest ones are still out enjoying a ride on their bike. While we never want to think about a New Haven bicycle accident involving a young child, it is important to talk about these things so we can make sure that as the adults we’re giving our kids the necessary tools they need to stay safe when they are riding their bikes. Whether they are riding on the busy streets of the Elm City or along the Farmington Canal Rail Trail, we want to make sure they know every last safety tip so they can enjoy their ride without the risk of getting injured. One of the challenges with kids is that they often get so caught up in the fun they are having that they Read the full article…
Hurt Your Back In A New Haven Slip And Fall Accident? Here’s What To Do
by AdminJuly 30th, 2024
When you’re involved in a New Haven slip and fall accident it can be jarring. When you land on your back or tweak your back in some way or another it can be devastating. While you cannot predict whether or not you’re going to land on your back or hurt your back, you should be aware of some of the signs of serious back injury so that you don’t make the injury worse if this type of accident were to happen to you. There are so many ways that a slip and fall accident can happen and there are a lot of different types of injuries that can result from this type of incident, but hurting your back can be one of the most painful injuries and it can also leave you injured for a long period of time. In fact, back injuries are one of those injuries that if Read the full article…
