Tractor Trailer Truck And Passenger Vehicle Collide On I95

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January 14th, 2023

Earlier this week a tractor trailer and a passenger vehicle collided while commuting on I95 in Westport.  The accident is yet another fresh reminder that sharing the road with these giant vehicles can be both dangerous and deadly.  The speed at which these vehicles travel and the weight that they are often carrying can take an accident from a fender bender to a totaled vehicle in no time.  These types of New Haven truck accidents are more and more common as those who travel on the main roadways in and around the city are interacting with these giant vehicles more and more often. When two vehicles of very different sizes collide it is generally the larger vehicle that suffers limited damage and the passenger vehicle is often totaled or damaged quite a lot in the accident.  The driver of the vehicle is often injured very badly and in some tragic Read the full article…

Want To Stay Safe In A New Haven Auto Accident? This Car Passed The Test

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January 12th, 2023

The news comes fast and furious about Tesla vehicles.  Between the company’s eccentric founder to issues with technology that is under review by various government agencies, it’s very rarely a quiet news cycle for the company.  This time though, the news is good for anyone who is looking at a Tesla and wondering how well it will do in keeping you safe from a New Haven auto accident. Tesla vehicles have become quite common to see in and around the Elm City and there is a good reason to believe that that won’t change any time soon.  Just take a peak at any area parking lot and you are likely to find a vehicle from the auto maker.  With the Tesla Model Y rated as the safest car according to tests run by the Euro New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) the American car company has built a good name in the Read the full article…

Defining The New Haven Personal Injury Case Around Product Liability

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January 11th, 2023

There is a wide variety of New Haven personal injury cases that occur throughout the year and one of the less well-known is referred to as product liability.  This type of personal injury claim is actually quite common but it is not as widely known about as a slip and fall accident or a motor vehicle accident as something where there is need for legal representation.  In fact, product liability, can create a large need for representation in the case because it can often be complex. First, let’s define what product liability is.  Product liability is the set of rules defining who is responsible for an injury that occurs from a defective or damaged product that is purchased either in a store or online.  In the simplest terms, let’s say you’ve purchased a ladder and you get it home and you go to use it, but you step on the Read the full article…

January Is Bath Safety Month – Here’s How To Avoid A New Haven Slip And Fall Accident

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January 4th, 2023

Ask around and you may find that taking a hot bubble bath is one of the best things you can do to reduce your stress and relax.  You may also find out that there are a number of ways that when taking a bath you can find yourself in a situation where you experience a New Haven slip and fall accident.  This type of accident can be dangerous and cause serious, life-threatening injuries that can leave you in a situation that goes from relaxing to dangerous in just a few seconds.  That’s why this month, January, is so important to acknowledge and spread the word about Bath Safety Month. Bath Safety Month is not one of the biggest and most well known months that are observed throughout the year, but it can be life-saving if you spread the word and the knowledge about the dangers of taking a bath and Read the full article…

How Dry January Can Help Keep You Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident

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January 2nd, 2023

Many people make New Year’s Resolutions and often they include not doing something that is detrimental to your health that you have been doing regularly.  For instance, some people choose to not eat junk food or avoid gambling.  There is one fascinating trend that has taken hold over the last few years and that is those who are choosing to not drink alcohol in the month of January and observe “Dry January.”  This commitment to avoid alcohol and live substance free for the month of January is a good practice for anyone, but especially those who are heavy drinkers throughout the year.  It has positive physical health implications but did you know that observing “Dry January” can also help you avoid a New Haven auto accident which could have health and legal implications for you. Abstaining from drinking alcohol can have a dramatic impact on your physical and emotional health, Read the full article…

Three Things That Can Happen To Your Ability To Drive While Under The Influence of Marijuana

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December 23rd, 2022

In December we recognize National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.  Often we focus a lot on the drunk driving piece of the month and don’t spend a lot of time on the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs.  Both drinking and driving and doing drugs and driving are very dangerous and can lead to a New Haven auto accident so it is important that we focus some attention on the dangers of driving while under the influence of marijuana specifically. Depending on your preferences you may be out at a holiday party and instead of drinking alcohol you may want to partake in smoking marijuana or taking the drug in a different way then smoking it.  Regardless of how or when you engage in ingesting marijuana you should never get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence of the drug.  While the drug Read the full article…