How Long Should You Leave A Crack In Your Windshield Before Getting It Fixed?

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October 8th, 2022

From time to time it does happen.  A stray rock flies up onto your windshield while you’re driving down the road and puts a nick in the glass.  It may startle you and leave you feeling a little uneasy in that moment, but it will likely not be a concern of being the cause of getting into a New Haven auto accident. It may not seem like this small crack on your windshield will need to be addressed immediately, but truth be told a small crack can turn into a hazard quite quickly.  There are many services that will come out to your home or office and change out your windshield quickly and easily without much hassle, so you won’t even have to be without your car for very long. So, why wait? One of the main reasons people wait to get their windshields repaired is it is often not Read the full article…

Wearing Earbuds Can Be A Factor In A New Haven Pedestrian Accident

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October 4th, 2022

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and we’re walking you through some of the important tips and tricks to keep yourself out of a New Haven pedestrian accident this and every month. The city of New Haven is one of the most walkable cities in the United States and is consistently ranked as such by national magazines and websites.  There are no shortages of opportunities to get out and enjoy the city on foot.  That is why it is so important to not only get out and enjoy the city, but to also do it safely. Today, we’re talking about the dangers of wearing earbuds while walking about through the city.  It is not uncommon to see people of all stripes walking with earbuds in their ears as they roam the city, but could these people be putting themselves at risk of getting injured?  The simple answer is yes.  We Read the full article…

During National Walk Your Dog Week Here Are Some Tips To Avoid A New Haven Dog Bite Injury

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October 2nd, 2022

You may start to see a lot more dogs being walked about through the streets of the Elm City this week as the first week of October kicks off National Walk Your Dog Week.  Many people will be out, despite the chilly temperatures, walking their dogs to get them some extra exercise before the real chill sets in for the winter.  It is for this reason that while you’re walking through the city you should be on the lookout so you don’t get into a situation where you may experience a New Haven dog bite injury. A dog bite can range in severity, in fact there are actually six levels of a dog bite and if you wind up in the sixth category it will be very serious.  If you are in a situation where the dog bite injury becomes so serious that you have to race to the emergency Read the full article…

Is Your Child’s Car Seat Properly Installed?

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September 30th, 2022

You certainly don’t want to wait for a New Haven auto accident to find out that you have accidentally installed your child’s car seat incorrectly.  Any first time parent knows that a car seat is not the easiest thing in the world to install and there is a chance that despite your best efforts you don’t have it in the car the right way which could put your child at risk in the event of an accident. According to a study done by AAA and the National Safety Council more than half of all car seats are incorrectly installed.  This is a really serious issue that could have far reaching ramifications on the health and well-being of children.  So what does it mean to have improper installation of your child’s car seat?  The study found that there were a number of reasons why car seats were not installed correctly.  The following Read the full article…

Three Things To Do To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident With A Train

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September 29th, 2022

Commuter trains into New York City and Boston are leaving our city every single day.  They are big and fast and can cause a tremendous amount of damage if they are ever involved in a New Haven auto accident.  It is for this reason that while they provide a tremendous service to residents of our city, we all need to be educated on the best way to avoid any dangerous interaction with commuter trains as they speed down the tracks. While there are not many railroad crossings directly in the city of New Haven, if you drive anywhere around the city on side streets or back roads you may run into train tracks and need to know how to approach them to keep yourself and your passengers safe.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there are injuries and deaths that occur at railroad crossings each and every day Read the full article…

Three Steps To Take If You Experience A New Haven Dog Bite Injury

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September 28th, 2022

When you are interacting with a dog, whether you know the dog or not, there is a chance that your interaction may result in a New Haven dog bite injury.  It may seem hard to believe but dog bites remain one of the top nonfatal reasons why people go to the emergency room in the United States.  In fact, with dog ownership on the rise since 2005, dog bite injuries are becoming more and more common. While it is incredibly important that you know the steps to take to avoid getting bitten by a dog, you should also know what to do if you get injured by man’s best friend.  It can be a frightening experience, especially if the bite is severe, but it doesn’t have to be a debilitating one and you should be able to recover from it.  If you know the steps to take after you get Read the full article…