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…

Very few good things happen after midnight on Connecticut’s roads and that was the case when a group of teenagers who had stolen an SUV took to the roads of the city of Waterbury at nearly 2:30a and got into a crash that killed one of the teens in the vehicle. The devastating crash impacted five other passengers, the girl who was thrown from the vehicle and died on impact, another 15-year old who was in critical condition after the accident and three other people who were involved in the crash who sustained minor injuries. While this accident occurred away from the Elm City, these types of New Haven auto accidents do occur from time to time and they are devastating when they happen. In this particular incident there were a number of illegal activities involved in the incident, but in some accidents there is no illegal activity involved they Read the full article…

While there are not amusement parks in New Haven specifically, there are quite a few within a short drive of the Elm City. If you’re planning on taking your family or some friends to one of the area amusement parks you should be aware that there are certain dangers that can arise leaving you injured from a slip and fall accident. These accidents can be severe and require medical attention immediately. There is nothing that would ruin a fun outing to an amusement park like getting injured due to an avoidable injury. It is important to understand what types of dangers exist at amusement parks that otherwise may not exist in a regular environment. While knowing these dangers may not completely prevent you from becoming injured or getting involved in an accident you may be better equipped to handle the dangers of an amusement park with this information in tow. Read the full article…

There are no cars that are completely immune from a New Haven auto accident that leads to the death of the driver or a passenger in the vehicle. If you could invent a crash proof vehicle, you would make a whole lot of money. Unfortunately it is not a thing that exists. It is for this reason that there is a need for safety officials to report out on which cars present the greatest risks to drivers. In this case it is the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety (IIHS) who looks at which vehicles have the most amount of deaths per 1 million registered vehicles. The most recent data looks at vehicles in the 2020 model year and concludes that often it is the smaller vehicles with the highest horsepower that are the deadliest to drive. The study, which the IIHS conducts every three years, found that on average the Read the full article…

The summer is a great time to hit the open road and explore the world around you. You can get out of the city and into the country for a day trip or head further down the coast and check out other desirable beach communities. These road trips can be so much fun and give you and your companions who are along for the ride a sense of nostalgia, but they also present some significant risks if you’re not taking care of your vehicle before you hit the road. A vehicle that is not serviced properly before an extended road trip could put you and your passengers in a situation where you might find yourself injured from a New Haven auto accident that was caused, in part or fully, but a vehicle that wasn’t ready for the trip. So, it is important that before you head out on your exciting Read the full article…