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…
Three Reasons Summer BBQs May Lead To More DUI Citations
by AdminApril 30th, 2023
As the calendar is ready to turn to May, more and more backyard BBQs will take place. It’s a fun time of year to gather with friends, have good food and a few drinks. It is also a time of the year when drinking may be on the rise and if you’re not careful it is a time when you may find yourself in need of a New Haven DUI attorney. It is always important to reiterate that if you are drinking you should pick an alternative method to get home rather than relying on your ability to only drink a little and then get home safely. In fact, by designating a driver or planning on using a ride share service to get you to and from a party you are setting yourself up for safe travels and also a much more enjoyable time wherever you are headed because you Read the full article…
What To Do In The Event Of A New Haven Dog Bite Incident
by AdminApril 28th, 2023
As the weather slowly warms up we will likely be sharing the Elm City with more and more dogs. More people will be out walking their dogs and playing with their dogs in city parks which means that the likelihood of a New Haven dog bite injury will increase for all of us. There are many ways you can avoid a dog bite, but what happens if you try all of those ways and it doesn’t make a difference and you’re faced with a situation where you are getting bitten by an unfamiliar dog? There are some steps you can take to minimize the possible damage that is caused when a dog is biting you and if you follow these steps you may be able to get out of the attack with limited injuries. This will be a good thing for your long-term health and happiness and it will also Read the full article…