4 Things To Remember This 4th Of July To Avoid A New Haven Personal Injury

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July 4th, 2023

Today is a day to celebrate the independence of America. It’s an annual opportunity for all of us to gather, toast and celebrate the great American experiment. Sadly, it can also become a time when New Haven personal injuries arise because we do not celebrate as carefully as we should and therefore we get ourselves in situation where we can get hurt quite badly. There are many different ways to celebrate this holiday. Many people will go to the beach. Some will go to cookouts at friends houses or host them in their own backyards. Some will spend the later evening at fireworks displays either hosted by the city they live in or by the neighbors who share space with them. No matter how you’re celebrating you should always do so safely and with an eye towards keeping yourself and those you are celebrating with free from injury while you’re Read the full article…

Before You Light The Fuse: Know The Dangers Of Fireworks

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July 1st, 2023

Fireworks are illegal in Connecticut. There are a few fireworks-like items that can be used like sparklers and fountains, but they are technically not classified as fireworks and can be sold to anyone over the age of 16 years-old. Any other fireworks are considered illegal in Connecticut and those that light them off may be fined or jailed. Even with this information in mind, the state of Connecticut often sees a host of fireworks displays that are conducted by private individuals who are risking legal prosecution and maybe worse, personal injury to dazzle their neighbors and friends with their own fireworks display. It is in this instance when many injuries take place and could lead to a New Haven personal injury case. Keeping that in mind, if you are going to participate in this risky behavior or are going to attend a private party where fireworks are going to be Read the full article…

Wrong Way New Haven Auto Accidents Keep Piling Up

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June 30th, 2023

In what seems like an every week occurrence another wrong way New Haven auto accident has occurred leaving one dead and closing multiple lanes of i-95. These incidents continue to be a major problem in the state of Connecticut and are leaving safety officials scratching their heads at how to protect drivers and passengers from these reckless events. In this particular incident a driver was headed northbound in a southbound lane in the very early hours of the morning and drove head on into a truck catching the truck on fire. The driver was dead on the scene and the passengers in the truck were transported to the hospital with only minor injuries. Wrong way crashes can have devastating impacts and often occur at high speeds which increase the level of severity. One of the most powerful ways we can do our part to bring awareness to this problem is Read the full article…

Hanging Out Of The Sunroof? Just One Of The Mistakes In This Crash

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June 29th, 2023

The period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known by the moniker of “The 100 Deadliest Days” because it is the time when most teen drivers, the least experienced drivers among us, are out on the roads and are making dangerous mistakes that can have deadly consequences. Such is the case in a recent accident in Orange where one man was killed and four others were injured after some serious mistakes were made. Whenever there is a New Haven auto accident it is important to make sure everyone gets the medical attention they need and the truth is discovered about what happened. Then it is important to review the circumstances of the accident and learn from them so these mistakes are not made again. In the case of this most recent accident in Orange there were many mistakes made and unfortunately one of the passengers involved in Read the full article…

Should You Bring Your Dog To Large Gatherings?

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June 28th, 2023

Summer is here and with so many incredible opportunities to come together and be a part of the community there will be opportunities for you to bring your dog to these activities, but should you? The chances of a New Haven dog bite injury definitely increase when your dog is an unfamiliar setting and the more people your dog is surrounded by the greater the chance that she/he will become aggressive and protective of you and your family. If you are planning on attending a gathering in or around the city and are considering bringing your dog here are some things you should keep in mind when deciding whether or not your K-9 friend should come with you. 1.) How many people will be in attendance? If you’re headed out to a cookout with a couple of close friends and family members, your dog might do OK. If you’re going Read the full article…

3 Ways To Reduce Your Risk Of Impaired Driving

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June 26th, 2023

Impaired driving of any kind often leads to a New Haven auto accident and you or your passengers getting injured. It is important that you know how to limit your risks of impaired driving so you can keep everyone in your vehicle safe and arrive to your destination without injury. One of the biggest culprits of impaired driving is actually prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs. When using these prescribed or readily available drugs and then getting behind the wheel you could be unknowingly putting yourself at risk. That is why it is so important that when you are on a prescription you understand the way it works with your body and how it may affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle. No matter what medication or drugs you are on you should always keep in mind that they may have an impact on your ability to drive safely. Take Read the full article…