With the prevalence of SUVs on the road these days it can be easy to forget about pickup trucks, but these types of vehicles have unique challenges when thinking about how to avoid a New Haven auto accident and prevent injuries. While there are many of the same concerns like not driving while distracted or under the influence of drugs and alcohol, not speeding and wearing a seat belt, there are some additional things you will need to think about when driving a pickup truck. Pickup trucks can be quite convenient as they make transporting goods much easier than driving a standard sized vehicle. The design of a pickup truck gives the driver a lot more flexibility when it comes to traveling and storing items that are large and would not fit in a traditional vehicle. Pickup trucks also provide the ability to tow items that are heavy and need Read the full article…

In the next few weeks, schools will let out for spring break and there will be a lot more activity on the roads as teens, especially those who have just gotten their licenses will be headed out on to the road. It is well-documented that teen drivers, due mainly to inexperience, are often the most susceptible to getting into a New Haven auto accident. As a parent, you may want to wrap them up in bubble wrap and never allow them to get behind the wheel of a vehicle, but let’s be honest, that’s not quite a realistic solution to your fears of them driving. What is realistic is to be open and honest with them about the dangers that driving presents and help them with reminders on how to keep themselves and their passengers safe. Before you or your teen gets behind the wheel you should understand the laws Read the full article…

The weather patterns for spring have gotten crazy over the past decade and storms which used to be considered spring showers are now heavy with rain and wind causing serious damage to power lines and trees throughout the Elm City. There is a good reason to understand the dangers that downed power lines present to those of us driving through the city, but did you know that fallen branches from trees also present a threat of getting into a New Haven auto accident when you encounter them? One of the main challenges to encountering a fallen branch from a tree that has been damaged in a storm is that no two tree branches or situations are the same. You might come across a pile of debris that fell all in the same place, it may be scattered across multiple lanes or you may come across one giant branch that has Read the full article…