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…

We are not a medical website. We are not a health and wellness blog. We are a public safety website that talks about the types of things that can lead to injuries such as a New Haven auto accident. So, you may be wondering why we are talking about coffee today. How dangerous could a cup of joe be when you’re behind the wheel of your car? Well, it turns out more dangerous then you might imagine. First, let’s get to National Coffee Day. Many restaurants who are known for coffee are offering specials on coffee today to honor this storied national holiday. We might be going a little too far on this, but rest assured that you may pull up to the drive-thru of your favorite coffee place today and find that your cup of coffee is on the house. That’s why National Coffee Day is good, especially if Read the full article…

Throughout the past summer a handful of local police departments teamed up to conduct traffic mitigation strategies to keep the roads throughout the state safe. According to those familiar with the operation over the summer it was so successful at limiting the number of New Haven auto accidents that occurred that these departments are back at it again this month and into next month. The police departments that are involved do not actually include the New Haven police department, but rather nearby departments including Guilford, Branford, North Branford, East Haven, North Haven and Madison. Each week the officers from the various departments team up in one of the neighboring towns to enforce traffic violations and utilize the task force to maintain a police presence on the roads throughout the month. While there has been some controversy around the partnership and the methods that are being used to enforce certain laws, Read the full article…