Three Ways To Prevent A New Haven Motorcycle Accident Around Town

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October 23rd, 2023

Rightfully so, we spend a lot of time talking about the dangers of riding your motorcycle on the highways that pass through the Elm City because they can be quite dangerous places to ride, but it’s also important to spend time thinking about how dangerous it can be to ride through the city, on city streets. A recent accident in Meriden between a car and a motorcycle which wound up killing the motorcyclist is a good time to focus on the dangers that traveling through city streets on your motorcycle can present. No one ever plans to get into a New Haven motorcycle accident, but without proper information regarding how to ride safely, there can be dangers around every turn in the city. Without a clear understanding of the rules of the road and the things you need to do to keep yourself safe you could be putting yourself at Read the full article…

Fog May Affect Your Ability To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident

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October 18th, 2023

We are getting to the time of year when weather can become a large factor in your ability to drive safely and avoid getting into a New Haven auto accident. Often, when we talk about weather related issues that can affect our ability to operate a car safely we’re talking about conditions like rain and snow that can make roads slick and dangerous. These are certainly weather conditions that can make your ride treacherous, but they are most certainly not the only weather related issues that could affect whether you remain safe in your vehicle or not. The changing temperatures of the fall season can often lead to treacherous weather conditions and cause you to be in a situation that is less than safe. Temperature swings between warmer weather and colder weather can often lead to fog in the atmosphere and fog can be very treacherous when you’re trying to Read the full article…

Your Footwear Could Be The Culprit In A New Haven Slip And Fall Accident

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October 16th, 2023

Transition is hard. Transitioning to a new job can be stressful. The start of a new school year at a new school can cause you some anxiety. The transitions between the seasons can also force you to have to deal with some issues that could cause you harm. What you might not be giving much thought to in the transition between summer and fall is your footwear and how it might impact your dangers of experiencing a New Haven slip and fall accident. When you’re thinking about what to wear in the summer you’re likely thinking about tank tops and shorts and when you transition to the fall these wardrobe staples give way to things like sweaters and jeans. It is important that you also consider the transition between what you’re wearing on your feet as well. Of course this is mainly because you’re going to want to keep yourself Read the full article…

Avoid A New Haven Commercial Vehicle Accident By Following These Passing Tips

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October 10th, 2023

We live along one of the busiest routes for tractor trailer traffic in the nation. As a connector for the Northeast to the rest of the country we share our roads with many tractor trailers which can cause congestion and safety concerns. Among these safety concerns when you’re sharing the road with these trucks is getting into a New Haven commercial vehicle accident and becoming injured. These accidents can often be more severe then accidents involving passenger vehicles and can they can be complex to sort out when the dust settles. There are many important rules that you should follow when you’re sharing the road with these giant vehicles including following with a safe distance between you and the truck and not slowing down when you switch lanes in front of the truck. Following these rules will give you a better chance of staying safe when you’re sharing the road Read the full article…

The Importance Of Being Well Rested When Driving

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October 8th, 2023

We’ve all been there, wiping our eyes free from the sleep we’ve just woken up from and getting behind the wheel of the car before we’re ready because we have to be to our destination early that morning. Maybe it’s the other end of the day where you have been leaving a get together, well past the point when you feel wide awake and alert, but you need to get home. In both cases, STOP and do not get behind the wheel. If you are not well rested, you should not be driving, period. The simple fact of the matter is the drowsy driving often plays a central role in New Haven auto accidents and it can be prevented. With all of the options to get home safely without having to get behind the wheel of your car, there is no excuse for drowsy driving. If you feel that you Read the full article…

Commuting On Your Motorcycle Can Put You At Risk

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October 6th, 2023

It can be tempting on a beautiful fall morning to hop on your motorcycle for a cool ride into the office, but don’t be fooled commuting on your motorcycle can be a risky endeavor if you’re not careful. The chances that you could get into a New Haven motorcycle accident on your way in to work can increase if you do not follow some steps to keep yourself safe. There are things you can do whenever you’re riding a motorcycle to keep yourself free from injury like wearing a helmet. Wearing a helmet is not a requirement in Connecticut, but it is one of the safest things you can do so if you do get into an accident your head is protected. Not wearing a helmet increases your risks of being seriously injured significantly. You will also want to make sure you’re wearing the proper clothing when riding your motorcycle, Read the full article…