Wrong Way Auto Accident Fatalities Soar And The State Is Stepping In
by AdminAugust 2nd, 2022
In the three years leading up to 2022, there were 19 total fatalities from wrong way drivers combined in the state.Ā Since the calendar turned to 2022 there have already been 20 fatalities and we’re only in the month of August.Ā This staggering statistics has state officials concerned and they are going to do something about it.Ā Getting into a New Haven auto accident with a wrong way driver could mean serious injury or death, so these new measures are a welcome help to drivers throughout our area and around the state. Governor Lamont announced late last month that the state would be investing $20 million in measures meant to help alert people of a potential wrong way driver.Ā The system, which the Department of Transportation is already ready to pilot would install cameras at the on and off ramps of exits which if a wrong way driver were to Read the full article…
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Avoiding A New Haven Pedestrian Accident
by AdminJuly 30th, 2022
Walking around New Haven can be such a wonderful experience that it can often make you forget that there are certain things you should and shouldn’t do to avoid a New Haven pedestrian accident.Ā When you’re walking around and exploring the city’s wonderful shops and restaurants or visiting one of our neighborhood parks, your mind may not be on the safety aspect of your stroll, but it should be.Ā If you aren’t safe, your enjoyment will be diminished significantly. Safety should be your number one priority while you’re walking through the city and it should become second nature to you so you can always remain safe.Ā If you work on getting down the basics of staying safe so you don’t even have to think about them more then once or twice a year, you will be well on your way to a safe and enjoyable stroll through the city.Ā So, Read the full article…
Stay Cool While Riding To Avoid A New Haven Motorcycle Accident
by AdminJuly 28th, 2022
It’s been one hot summer so far here in the Elm City and in the coming weeks the heat may get even worse, but we never want the hot weather to deter you from riding your motorcycle.Ā However, hot and steamy weather can have an impact on your safety and lead to a New Haven motorcycle accident if you’re not careful.Ā Buzzing around the streets of the city can be so much fun, but if you’re overheated and having trouble focusing due to your temperature you may find yourself in danger of injuring yourself, your passenger, or someone else along the road, so you need to be careful. While it is critically important to your safety when riding a motorcycle to wear the proper clothing, some of the right articles of clothing can be extremely hot and bothersome when riding, but nonetheless they should be worn.Ā A helmet is one Read the full article…
Avoid A New Haven Dog Bite Injury While On Vacation
by AdminJuly 26th, 2022
The summer weather is perfect for a vacation with the whole family and what better place to vacation then along the Connecticut shoreline in one of the most up and coming cities in the country.Ā If you’re planning a vacation to New Haven or are already here, welcome to the Elm City.Ā We hope you brought you love dogsĀ because New Haven is a great dog city, but we also want to help make sure that you do not leave with a bitter pill to swallow after getting yourself a New Haven dog bite injury. Before you left for your trip to our fair city you probably packed the essentials, but did you pack your knowledge of how to avoid an injury when interacting with an unfamiliar dog?Ā We hope you did, but if not, here are some helpful tips when you’re navigating the streets of New Haven and some of Read the full article…
Safety Tips For Electric Bikes To Avoid A New Haven Bicycle Accident
by AdminJuly 24th, 2022
It’s not an uncommon site to see throughout the city of New Haven during the summer months, people zipping around on their pedal powered vehicles.Ā However, a new entrant into the vehicle marketplace has emerged and that is the increasing prevalence of the electric bike.Ā Electric bikes may limit your need for pedal power, but they certainly do not decrease your risk of getting into a New Haven bicycle accident, in fact, there may be a case to be made that they may be more likely to get into an accident. While there are few statistics to point to whether or not electric vehicles are at greater risk of getting into an accident, the speed at which electric vehicles can travel and the perceived ability for riders to pay less attention to their pedaling are two very good signs that electric vehicles may present more challenges then pedal power. If Read the full article…
Prevent A New Haven Auto Accident By Avoiding Road Rage In The Heat
by AdminJuly 22nd, 2022
The last few days and the next few days are going to be scorchers in the Elm City, they don’t call them the dog days of summer for nothing.Ā With temperatures consistently reaching into the mid-90s there is a significantly higher risk that people will be on edge and there will be more incidences of road rage which will lead to a New Haven auto accident. Road rageĀ is a real thing that occurs no matter what the weather conditions are, but in hot weather, tensions rise and so can tempers.Ā If you’re experiencing conditions while driving that you think may lead to a road rage incident you should make sure that you follow some of the steps that are outlined below so that you can, quite literally, have a cooler head and remain safe behind the wheel. 1.) Use an alternative route.Ā One thing that often leads to road rage Read the full article…