Every day thousands of Connecticut residents share the roads with truck drivers who are just passing through. In most cases these truck drivers are passing through and performing a vital service for our country’s economy and they are harmless. These vehicles that we share the road with are extremely large and often travel at high speeds and therefore if you’re not alert you may become entangled with one of these vehicles and find yourself in a New Haven commercial vehicle accident which could cause you to be injured or even worse. Most truck drivers are in good standing with their trucking company and are following the rules and regulations that they are required by law to follow, but there are a handful of truck drivers who may not be driving in the safest manner. Like drivers of cars there are always a variety of reasons why a truck driver may Read the full article…

Today kicks of National Traffic Awareness Month and so we’re working on providing you the best information you can have to avoid a New Haven auto accident, especially when you’re stuck in traffic. We know there are pockets of the city and certainly our highways that can get quite congested and if you’re not careful you might find yourself stuck in traffic and in danger of getting into an accident. It is important that you take the time to understand that even though traffic is moving slowly (usually) there are some dangers that come with this traffic that could cause injury or even death. The tips we’re going to share can apply to you whether you’re stuck in traffic on the streets of the Elm City or if you are stuck in traffic on I95 or I91 headed out of the city for an engagement. Traffic can pop-up anywhere and Read the full article…

The old adage that something is “just like riding a bike,” which indicates that once you know how to ride a bike you never have to learn again has been proven time and time again. That doesn’t mean, however, that once you know how to ride a bike you don’t need some simple safety reminders as you ride in your older age. Bicycle safety is something that all riders should refresh themselves on each year when they continue to ride. A recent bicycle accident in Old Lyme that involved a 75-year old cyclist is a good reminder that we all, no matter how old we are, could use a brush up on our safety when riding a bicycle, a motorcycle or when we’re behind the wheel of a car or truck. This accident left both the motorcyclist and the bicyclist injured to the point where they needed to be brought Read the full article…

We take no pleasure in reporting the dangerous trend that has been happening throughout Connecticut where drivers are finding themselves going against traffic and getting into serious accidents on the state’s roads, but unfortunately it is a trend. However, as legislators and state safety officials have been collaborating on measures that can be taken to limit this problem that is plaguing our roads, there is some good news out of Winsted where state troopers were able to stop a vehicle traveling on the road side of the road on Rt. 8. While there have been many measures which have been proposed and passed in the state to start to work on the problem of wrong-way drivers, this was a case where concerned citizens made all the difference. State troopers were alerted to the driver by multiple 911 calls which triggered the state police to go out and find the vehicle Read the full article…

The Federal Highway Administration (FHA) is reporting a 24% drop in the number of teenagers driving in the United States from 1995 to 2021. The study found that the number of teens who are driving in 2021 is 40 percent versus a healthy 64% in 1995. As we are in the midst of the 100 deadliest days for teens getting into accidents it is important to understand the change and determine if this has an impact on a teen’s ability to drive more safely. A New Haven auto accident can occur with drivers of any age, but teens are far more likely to be driving recklessly and at higher speeds then those who are over the age of twenty years old and that is likely due to inexperience and peer pressure. The reduction in teen drivers may be seen by safety experts as a win, as many have pushed for Read the full article…

Earlier this week a portion of State Street was shut down due to an accident which involved a couple of vehicles, but no injuries. This New Haven auto accident was actually one of the more common situations that occurs on our roads. These types of accidents, while severe, do not leave anyone injured which is a great thing. The next question for you if you get into an accident like this should be whether or not you need an attorney to help you fight for your long-term interests. The short answer is yes. The longer answer is that every situation is different and circumstances should dictate whether you engage the services of an attorney even if you weren’t injured as a result of the accident. Here are some circumstances that might require you to seek the advice and support of an attorney even if you are not injured. 1.) Personal Read the full article…