Three Factors That May Lead To A TBI From A New Haven Slip And Fall Accident
by AdminMarch 15th, 2024
March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month and one of the most common ways that people of all ages, but particularly those in the later part of their lives, experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is through slips and falls. While many older Americans experience falls and this often leads to a hospital visit and a TBI, people of any age are not immune from the dangers of a New Haven slip and fall accident leading to a TBI. If you do experience a slip and fall accident you will quickly discover that the circumstances surrounding your accident can determine just how severe your injury may be. While it doesn’t much matter what you were doing when you experienced the accident the factors surrounding the incident can make a huge impact on whether or not your injury is severe and needs medical attention. Older Americans and those that have dangerous Read the full article…
Take These Three Steps If You Experience A New Haven Dog Bite Injury
by AdminMarch 13th, 2024
Whether you’re a dog person or not, it’s hard to argue that these furry creatures provide a lot of companionship and love for many people throughout our area. With spring weather in full swing you may be passing by more dogs than humans on the streets of New Haven. It can be tempting to go up and pet these beautiful animals, but it may also put you at risk of experiencing a New Haven dog bite injury. There are many things you can do to make sure you don’t get bitten by a dog and are able to enjoy your interactions with them. You should never approach a strange dog that is off its leash. While it may be tempting to reach your hand out and pet the animal, especially if she/he runs over to you, you may be putting yourself at grave risk of being bitten. Even if a Read the full article…
Your Bike Tune Up Checklist For The Spring
by AdminMarch 11th, 2024
As the weather is warming up and the trees around the city are budding it’s time to dust off your bike seat and get your bicycle ready to ride for the spring and summer seasons. Before you head out you will want to take a look at all of the mechanical equipment on your bike so when you hop on it for your first ride of the spring you are not putting yourself at risk of getting into a New Haven bicycle accident. The sooner you get working on taking care of the tune up items that you need to on your checklist the sooner you can get out and ride and enjoy everything our beautiful city has to offer for bicycle riders. In fact, according to RedFin, New Haven is the most bikeable city in the state of Connecticut with a bike score of 66. The real estate experts Read the full article…
Watch For Standing Water To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminMarch 7th, 2024
It’s not a surprise that our area has been soaked with rain over the last few weeks and there is certainly more to come as the Spring weather is just beginning. Some people may assume that rain is safer to drive in then snow is and in some cases that may be true, but there is one particular hazard that rain causes that is not caused by any other weather situation and that is standing water. Standing water or large puddles can become a serious road hazard which may lead to a New Haven auto accident if you are not careful when you approach them. The good news is, they are not the type of weather condition that is likely to sneak up on you or get progressively worse. In most cases standing water is easy to spot and to avoid so it is one of the simpler hazards to Read the full article…
Driving Late At Night? Take The Most Direct Route.
by AdminMarch 5th, 2024
Late night New Haven auto accidents are generally the most common types of accidents that happen. There are a variety of reasons for this which include alcohol and drug impaired driving, drowsy driving and the decreased visibility that comes with driving late at night. Drivers who are behind the wheel in these states are often among the most dangerous to encounter any time of the day, but you are much more likely to encounter someone who is experiencing these states late at night. There are a couple of reasons for this, let’s take them one at a time. 1.) Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. There is a far greater risk of running into someone who has been drinking or doing drugs in the evening hours, especially the late evening hours. This is especially true on the weekends as parties and bars stay open well into the early morning Read the full article…
Five Facts To Know During Brain Injury Awareness Month
by AdminMarch 1st, 2024
Led by the Brain Injury Association of America, each March the country recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain injuries are a very layered and difficult topic to unravel and therefore it is critical each March that more and more information is spread to the general population so that information regarding these types of injuries is de-mystified and can be easily digested. There are a variety of areas that we discuss regularly on this website that may lead to a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI.) A TBI may occur as the result of a New Haven auto accident, depending on the circumstances and speed at which a vehicle is traveling would depend on the severity of the injury. In the event that you were involved in a New Haven slip and fall accident you may experience a TBI as the result of your accident. There are multiple other areas where Read the full article…