Driving In Rain To Help You Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident

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May 6th, 2024

It’s been quite a wet spring here in the Elm City. With rain seemingly coming down in buckets every other day there is a lot of standing water and wet roads that can cause difficult conditions that often lead to New Haven auto accidents. Some drivers think that driving in the rain is safer then driving in snow during the winter months and there may be some truth to that, but that doesn’t mean that trying to pass along wet roads presents no risks, in fact there are quite a few risks that come from driving on wet roads. Risks that come with driving on wet roads include low visibility and hydroplaning to name a couple. If you are not careful these two hazards in particular can lead to dangerous situations that could put you at risk of getting injured or at a minimum causing property damage. While there is Read the full article…

Three Ways To Stay Safe During Bike Safety Month

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May 3rd, 2024

May is National Bike Safety Month and it’s a great time to think about how you can go for a fun bike ride around the city without getting hurt. When a New Haven bicycle accident happens it can cause significant injury and also property damage as well. If you don’t take safety seriously you may be put into some precarious situations that could have lasting impacts on your day to day life. During the month of May we will be highlighting a variety of different things you can do to keep yourself safe when you’re riding your bike. Whether you’re heading out on the Farmington Canal Rail Trail or you’re zooming through the streets of the Elm City you will need to make sure you take these safety tips seriously and put them into action so you can have a safe ride and a lot of fun this bicycle season. Read the full article…

Watching The Game At A Bar? Look Out For These New Haven Slip And Fall Hazards

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April 27th, 2024

There are lots of incredible sports events happening right now as we speak. The NBA playoffs are just getting started. The NHL playoffs are in round 1 too. Of course, MLB has just begun as well. A game with your favorite team playing is reason alone to go to the bar and a few drinks with your friends. Because this is a time when you might consider going to the bar we wanted to make sure to remind you that there are some New Haven slip and fall accident hazards that you should be on the lookout for when you head to your favorite watering hole. One thing you can do before you leave for the bar to keep yourself free from injury is to choose the right footwear. You will want to wear closed toe shoes with plenty of traction. You may not want to go as far as Read the full article…

Why New Haven Auto Accidents May Be Deadlier On The Weekends

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April 26th, 2024

When you’re zipping up the highway on your work during the week you may be stunned at how many cars on the road. You might think to yourself, with all this congestion there is no way that it is more likely that a New Haven auto accident on the weekend would be deadlier then something that would happen during the week, but it turns out you may be wrong. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) accidents that occur on the weekends are often more fatal than those that occur during the week. In fact, Saturday is the culprit for having the most crashes that are fatal. Conventional wisdom may tell you that there’s no way this could be, but the statistics spell it out pretty clearly. There are more fatal accidents on the weekends then there are during the week. Why would this be the case? It Read the full article…

Are Older Dogs More Prone To Bite?

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April 24th, 2024

If you’ve ever had an aging dog you know that they start to slow down as they get older. Just like humans, older dogs lose a little bit of the pep in their step that they had when they were younger. Many people think that this means that they are less likely to instigate a New Haven dog bite injury, but that is not always the case. While there is no hard and fast rule on whether older dogs are more or less likely to bite, there are some reasons why they might bite, even if they know better. When you’re approaching an older dog you should always continue to take safety precautions whether you think the dog is more or less likely to bite. You should never approach a dog from behind and startle him. You do not want to make sudden movements toward the dog. If the dog Read the full article…

3 Reasons Animal Activity Is Greater In The Spring

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April 22nd, 2024

Whether you’re out driving at night or at sunrise or really any other time during the day in the spring you may find that you’re seeing a tremendous amount of animal activity throughout the city and surrounding communities. The truth is that animal activity in the spring can skyrocket and that can become a danger for you as you’re driving and come in contact with animals who may put you in a situation that could cause a New Haven auto accident and leave you and/or the animal injured. When you’re driving through a city your first thought is probably not to be on the lookout for animal activity. While you’re probably right that that’s not the first hazard you should be concerned about, once you get out of the downtown area and into more residential neighborhoods where animals tend to congregate you should be aware of the hazards that they Read the full article…