Don’t let the word minor fool you, any distraction when you are driving can put you in a situation where you might wind up in a New Haven auto accident. In fact, some studies have shown that seemingly minor distractions like dropping an item and reaching for it or changing the radio station in the car can lead to a serious accident. If you’re not careful a split second decision you make while driving could put you in a very bad situation. There is a lot of talk about distracted driving which focuses on things like cell phones or eating while driving, but there are seemingly minor that can cause just as significant damage as the bigger, headline grabbing distractions that are serious in their own right. All distractions when driving a vehicle can be serious, no matter how big or small they seem. In fact, just a split second Read the full article…

When you get into a New Haven auto accident you can be stunned and stressed out so you may make some mistakes in how you handle the period of time after the accident. This is natural and something that happens to many people who are in this situation. However, if you can, with a clear head, think about how you would handle a car accident before it happens you will be better prepared in the event that you do get into an accident to handle it well. The important thing to remember is that when you are in an accident you need to stay calm. While this can be challenging in certain situations, staying calm will allow you to maintain your composure and not make the mistakes that could lead to you losing out on proper compensation or proper recovery from the accident. If you keep calm and try to Read the full article…

You’ve probably run into this scenario before, you’ve been driving down the road and all of a sudden the sun is in a difficult spot and is making it so you can’t see the road in front of you. This phenomenon is known as sun glare and it can be a real problem which may put you at risk of getting into a New Haven auto accident. With summer coming up, sun glare is going to become an even bigger problem as you hit the road to go to work or on a long road trip. There is good news though. Sun glare is dangerous and can cause you to get into an accident, but if you take some safety measures to reduce or eliminate it you should be good to go. One of the issues that arises with sun glare of course is visibility. Sun glare can cause temporary Read the full article…

Maintaining your car can be a lot like eating healthy and exercising, you know it’s important, but finding the time and the commitment to do it can be difficult. Whether you are skilled at maintaining your car on your own or you need to have some help from a mechanic, taking care of your car can be one of the most important things you can do to avoid a New Haven auto accident. A well-maintained car can keep you out of situations where you may get injured or experience some property damage. Car maintenance is something that needs to be done regularly, even daily in some cases. Depending on the age of your car, you may need to keep any eye on the well-being of your vehicle from day to day to make sure you are not driving a vehicle that could be a safety hazard. Even newer cars need Read the full article…