Changing Weather Conditions Could Lead To A New Haven Bicycle Accident

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September 21st, 2023

When you’re out and about, whether you’re walking, running or biking through the Elm City you should be aware that there are starting to be new hazards that are developing during the fall. These hazards, that are not there during the summer months, can lead to a New Haven bicycle accident or pedestrian accident and cause you to become injured or damage your personal property. Changes in conditions can consistently affect your ability to ride your bike safely and cause you to be put in danger of becoming hurt. Especially in New England, the weather can change at the drop of a hat and it can catch you by surprise. When this happens it can be very difficult to be prepared and find yourself in a situation that you weren’t ready for. It is for this reason that you should be thinking about the changing weather now, even though the Read the full article…

Why You Should Perform Your Winter Car Safety Check Now

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September 19th, 2023

You may be laughing at the thought of performing a winter car safety check while you’re still probably wearing shorts and a tshirt when you head out of your house. We know, the city is still in summer mode, but we also know that New England weather can change on a dime and when it does we want you to be prepared to have your car in tip top shape to avoid a New Haven auto accident and keep you and your loved ones safe when the weather turns. We’re not expecting a blizzard any time soon, but winter weather doesn’t have to look like white out conditions to be dangerous for you to be driving. Winter weather conditions include things like a cold rain that is falling which will make the road slippery for you to drive safely. Conditions that occur in late fall and the winter include things Read the full article…

Avoiding A New Haven Auto Accident After A Big Game

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September 15th, 2023

It’s football season and backyards and living rooms are buzzing with people cheering on their favorite team (we won’t ask which one you root for here.) Whether you’re cheering on your team among friends at their homes or out at a local sports bar you are undoubtedly enjoying the game with a nice food spread and maybe a few cold ones and that is why a big game can lead you into a situation where you are put at risk of being impaired while you’re driving and getting into a New Have auto accident. While we can’t guarantee a win for your team each and every Sunday, we can certainly guarantee one thing, if you are driving impaired you will likely get pulled over and cited OR you may get into an accident that could lead to injury and property damage for you. That’s one penalty you do not want Read the full article…

Having Your Dog Off Leash Could Lead To A New Haven Dog Bite Injury

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September 14th, 2023

In our area there are quite a few parks and places where it seems that dogs might be able to run freely, but letting your dog off the leash could lead to a New Haven dog bite injury and cause someone to get hurt badly by your dog. For that matter, even if your dog doesn’t injure someone else she/he might become injured when running around as you really never know what they will get into when they are off leash. Before we talk about letting your dog off leash in a park, it is important to acknowledge that letting your dog off leash around the city of New Haven is a huge problem. Not only can it present dangers for your dog, but can also cause traffic issues if your dog runs out into the road and it can cause dangers for those who you are sharing the sidewalk Read the full article…

Sun Glare And Other Weather Conditions That Could Lead To A September New Haven Auto Accident

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September 8th, 2023

September is a month for transitions. If you have kids they are transitioning back to school. If you work outside, it might be time to start transitioning to a new work wardrobe. The weather is transitioning too. This change in weather patterns can complicate your drive in the morning or the evening and lead to a New Haven auto accident if you’re not aware of what changes you might face. Living in New England you get accustomed to the changing weather conditions, but it’s always good to have a reminder once in a while. You know what they say, when you live in New England and you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes for it to change. In recent years, that has been even more accurate and with the September weather that we now experience changes in the weather come even more rapidly. When the weather changes Read the full article…

Possible Penalties In The Event You’re Involved In A DUI Incident

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September 6th, 2023

A recent crash involved a Burlington man who seriously injured someone and became arrested for driving under the influence is another strong and unfortunate reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence. It is also a reason to revisit why you would need an experienced New Haven DUI defense attorney to protect your long-term interests if you are ever involved in a collision or arrested for driving under the influence. It is never OK to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Not only is this behavior against the law, but it can be deadly to you or other drivers that you are sharing the road with. Under no circumstances should you get behind the wheel of a vehicle if you have been drinking or doing drugs of any kind. In the event that you are under the influence you should immediately decide to either stay where Read the full article…