Your Footwear Could Be The Culprit In A New Haven Slip And Fall Accident
by AdminOctober 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
by AdminOctober 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
by AdminOctober 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
by AdminOctober 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…
A New Haven Dog Bite Injury Can Be Severe Because of These Things
by AdminOctober 3rd, 2023
This time of the year is a great time to be out and about in the Elm City and you’ll notice that there are a lot of dogs and dog owners walking our streets in October as well. The steamy heat of the summer has subsided and the winter weather is not yet upon us, so it makes a perfect opportunity to get out and get some exercise with your dog. It also leaves many vulnerable to coming in contact with an animal and experiencing a New Haven dog bite injury. If you experience a dog bite injury it can be mild and feel like just a scratch or you can experience something that is a little bit more severe and causes you to seek medical attention. In almost all cases, when you come in contact with a strange dog and are injured as a result of it, no matter Read the full article…
There Is Still Plenty Of Time For A Bike Ride – Here’s How To Stay Safe
by AdminSeptember 30th, 2023
During the summer our roads are crawling with bikers of all ages and sizes. There are little ones who are learning for the first time. Senior citizens who can still enjoy the breeze on their face. There are casual riders and serious bikers. All of these folks get a chance to experience just how wonderful the city of New Haven and the surrounding communities are for riding a bike. As the weather starts to get colder and the breeze from riding your bike starts to become a little bit more biting, there are fewer and fewer people out riding bikes. That doesn’t mean that there are fewer and fewer chances for someone to get into a New Haven bicycle accident. In fact, when there are less bikers on the road, those that are driving cars and trucks can get comfortable not sharing the road and start to pay less attention Read the full article…