Recent Pedestrian Accident A Reminder Of The “Move Over” Law In Connecticut
by AdminNovember 1st, 2022
Late last month a tow truck driver was pulled over to the side of the road to help a broken down vehicle when another vehicle was passing in the right lane and struck the driver. Unfortunately this type of New Haven auto accident is common throughout the state and presents an opportunity to remind you about the “move over” law that is in effect in the state. When you are driving down the highway and you see someone pulled over to the side of the road the “move over” law requires that you slow down and transition safely to the next lane over so you can give the person who is broken down on the side of the road space to take care of the broken down vehicle in a safe and secure way. The law, which was enacted in 2009, was aimed at protecting first responders and tow truck drivers. Laws Read the full article…
Avoid A New Haven Pedestrian Accident With The Ghouls And Goblins Tonight
by AdminOctober 31st, 2022
Tonight is the night. The night when all of the Elm City’s ghouls and goblins will creep up from the underbelly of the city and terrorize your homes with their cries of “Trick or Treat.” If you are not prepared to take specific measures to keep these creatures from infesting our streets they will become a menace for days and weeks to come. Of course the ghouls and goblins we’re talking about here are innocently little children who are only trying to visit your home for a little bit of candy goodness. In your effort to get home from a long day of work you might find yourself in a position where a New Haven pedestrian accident is possible and the night ends with much less excitement then it began. So, here are some things you can do to make sure you get home in a timely manner, but all Read the full article…
Don’t Let The Halloween Horror Of A DUI Arrest Get You!
by AdminOctober 30th, 2022
There is a lot of fun to be had on Halloween night. Heading out with friends in silly or sexy costumes can make anyone get a little excited for an evening of childlike adult behavior, but don’t get fooled into thinking you’re invincible like you may have once thought when you were a kid. In fact New Haven DUI arrests are likely to go up on the night of Halloween as they often do around other holidays as well. In fact, holidays are not only when more people are on the roads late at night having had a few more drinks than they otherwise normally would, they are also the nights when police often step up their enforcement of these behaviors. Going out and having a great time on Halloween night is one of the great pleasures of adulthood, but making sure you do it safely and without getting into Read the full article…
What You Should Wear To Avoid A Late Fall New Haven Bicycle Accident
by AdminOctober 29th, 2022
They say clothes can make the man (or woman) but can clothes also save the man (or woman) from getting into a New Haven bicycle accident? Of course they can. You can have all the equipment ready for your bike ride, but if you’re heading out during the late fall in the Elm City you need to be dressed appropriately for your ride as well. When you’re thinking about hoping on your bicycle for a quick ride or you’re commuting using your bike you will need to be focused on the time of day you’ll be riding and what that requires for you to arrive safely to your destination. If you’ll be consistently riding at night you will want to make sure you have the equipment that you will need to ride safely. For instance, you may want to install a headlight and a taillight to your bike so you Read the full article…
Westport DUI Arrest Offers A Reminder Of The Dangers Of Driving Under The Influence
by AdminOctober 27th, 2022
When a one-car crash on September 1st in Westport injured the driver and the passenger, they both escaped without serious injury and probably thought the accident was behind them. That was until the 23-year old driver turned himself in to Westport police this week and is now facing charges stemming from the September accident. Accidents that involve drivers who are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in both serious injuries to the driver, passengers, and other people in vehicles that are on the road at the time of the accident. They can also involve serious criminal charges and may require the services of a New Haven DUI attorney to help navigate the often messy details of a particular case. In the Westport case, the driver is being charged with the following charges; 1.) Reckless driving 2.) Failure to drive in the proper lane 3.) Operating a Read the full article…
Should You Really Let Your “Self-Driving” Car Drive Itself
by AdminOctober 22nd, 2022
Many auto manufacturers tout the latest technology in their vehicles that allows the driver to feel comfortable in letting the car do the driving. This driver assist technology is often promoted by manufacturers as self-driving technology and consumers buy into the technology, however, the truth is in the details. Currently on the road there are no truly autonomous vehicles that can drive themselves without any driver intervention. If you are not paying full attention while driving in driver assist modes you could be putting yourself at grave risk of a New Haven auto accident even with the tech to support you. The first thing to understand as the driver of a new vehicle that has driver assist technologies as part of it’s trim package is that this technology is truly designed to assist you in your ability to stay safe on the road. The driver should not treat this technology as something Read the full article…