Three Reasons A New Haven Pedestrian Accident Could Be Worse For Older People

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May 10th, 2024

When you take a closer look at the numbers surrounding certain age groups of people and how they are affected by New Haven pedestrian accidents you start to realize that the most vulnerable people to these types of incidents are folks who are older. Those who are among the older populations of our city are often the most vulnerable around things like illnesses and criminal activity, but you may not have thought about this group in terms of the likelihood that they would be involved in more frequent accidents or more serious accidents. While older generations are often considered wiser than younger generations they are not immune to the dangers presented from being a pedestrian in the Elm City. Things like cars not following traffic signals or driving while distracted can most certainly affect the safety of all pedestrians. All of the typical dangers that all pedestrians face still exist Read the full article…

Fairness Is The Name Of The Game When Fault Is Concerned During A New Haven Auto Accident

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May 8th, 2024

If you’ve ever been involved in a New Haven auto accident you know that things can move pretty fast and it can be quite jarring. It is more than likely that your heart will start racing and you will breathe heavy as you start to sort through in your mind what just happened. Not to mention, you may be injured and have to think about that and where your pain is once the dust has settled. In severe accidents you may also become surrounded by people who are there to help you but who may make the scene more stressful for you. Police officers, fire fighters and EMTs are all trained to approach you and keep you calm, but try as they might, you may just feel an overwhelming sense of dread and stress after an accident. It is for this reason that it can be hard to sort out Read the full article…

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…