The Three Steps You Should Take When A New Haven Dog Bite Injury Happens
by AdminMay 14th, 2023
The weather is warmer these days and there are so many dogs out for a walk with their owners on the streets of the Elm City. For dog lovers this is a great sign of the season, but it can also be a time of great consternation for those that might encounter dogs that they are unfamiliar with and are put at risk of having an incident that leads to a New Haven dog bite injury. When a dog sets out with her/his mind made up to bite someone there is very little you can do to stop it. Dogs are animals after all and even though they are domesticated they often have a mind of their own which can lead to some really dangerous situations. The good news is that, while you may not be able to stop the dog from attacking, there are some things you can do Read the full article…
Understanding The Safety Alerts In Your Vehicle Can Protect You From A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminMay 11th, 2023
Modern motor vehicles come equipped with different beeps and bops and alarms and notifications that are designed to keep you safe and avoid a New Haven auto accident. These new technologies are evolving quickly and they vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle. It is important to know how your vehicle handles these types of safety alerts so you can respond to them accordingly. The best thing you can do to make sure you are aware of the sounds and alerts that your vehicle is making is to review the vehicle’s operating manual which will give you an indication of what the different lights and sounds mean when you are driving your vehicle. The operating manual will highlight each and every alert and notification that you may receive while you’re driving so you are not surprised when you see something new. With that being said, it can be jarring the first Read the full article…
Unprecedented Weekend Of Vehicle Deaths In Connecticut Highlight The Importance Of Safety Measures
by AdminMay 10th, 2023
When there is a weekend like last week in the state of Connecticut it is important to take some deep breaths and reconsider the safety steps we can take as a community to keep all vehicles and their drivers and passengers safe on our roads. The series of accidents included incidents that occurred at all hours of the day and between vehicles of all types including a single vehicle accident where the driver went off the road, a head-on collision between a passenger car and an SUV, a motorcycle accident between a motorcycle and a car, among others. None of these incidents appeared to be connected, but they all are a glaring reminder that our roads are dangerous and we need to be better stewards of our own safety and the safety of others whom we share the road with. In total, 8 deaths were blamed on accidents that happened on Read the full article…
These Split Second Decisions Could Lead To A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminMay 9th, 2023
When it all comes down to it, driving safely comes down to a series of small, split second decisions that either keep you safe or get you involved in a New Haven auto accident and could lead to your injury. If you stop and think about it these decisions quite literally can be life or death. So, it is important to know what decisions could be the most costly to your safety and how to avoid them. We spend a lot of time talking about the dangers of speeding and before we get into these decisions it’s important to note the role that speed would play in how these decisions play out. One of the biggest impacts speed has is that it makes you make your decisions while you’re driving faster. It requires that you are not just making decisions quickly, but that you are making them while traveling at Read the full article…
When You Should AND Shouldn’t Use Your Horn To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminMay 5th, 2023
When you’re driving through the city you may find yourself in need of honking your horn to get attention and avoid a New Haven auto accident which is the intended purpose of the horn, but are there times when you should use your horn and other times when you shouldn’t? The simple answer is, yes. The horn on your car can be an invaluable tool to let others know you are in their vicinity and that they should pay extra attention to their surroundings so as to not hit your vehicle. By design a horn is loud and disruptive and will certainly lead to you being noticed which is a good thing when it is used in the right way. Here are some situations when you should use your horn and some situations when you shouldn’t. You should use your horn when there is an immediate danger of an accident. For Read the full article…
Pedestrian Accidents Resulting In Death Nationwide Spike 70% Over The Last 10 Years
by AdminMay 2nd, 2023
At every level there has been an alarming increase in the number of pedestrian accidents that are happening in our communities. There are more New Haven pedestrian accidents this year then last year and the number keeps rising. The state of Connecticut is seeing a spike in these types of accidents and so too is the entire country who has seen a 70% increase in pedestrian accidents since 2010. Before understanding the cause of this dramatic increase, we need to look at the data to show just how serious of an issue this is to the health, safety and well-being of our population. In 2010, the number of pedestrian accidents that resulted in a death was 4,302 which is far too high of a number, but it honestly pales in comparison to the number that was reported in the most recent statistics for 2021 which was 7,388 pedestrians stuck and Read the full article…