Why You Should Never Approach A Dog That Is Off It’s Leash
by AdminApril 19th, 2022
Have you ever been out for a walk in one of the Elm City’s beautiful parks and seen a dog that was off it’s leash? The owner may be near by, but the dog is still running wild and free. It looks like an iconic scene out of a movie, but it could very quickly turn into a situation where you may find yourself in jeopardy of getting a New Haven dog bite injury. Spring and summer months are the perfect times for dogs to be out with their owners enjoying our beautiful city. Too often dogs do not get enough exercise in the winter because of bad weather and they need to be out stretching their legs and staying active to remain healthy and happy. It is great when the weather becomes warmer and they can do just that, but it may also present problems to those neighbors who Read the full article…
Where Do Child Pedestrian Accidents Happen Most? You May Be Surprised
by AdminApril 18th, 2022
It won’t come as much of a surprise to most people that New Haven pedestrian accidents increase in the spring and summer months. As the weather warms and there are more people out and about walking and biking along roads, pathways, and in parks and neighborhoods there is a higher volume of people and therefore a greater risk of accident. There are other factors besides the warmer weather that increase the number of pedestrians that are walking and biking throughout our city as well, including longer days. Today we want to focus on accidents involving children because the more and more children that are out and running around throughout the city the greater the danger becomes. First a couple of pieces of valuable information from AAA about the incidents that occur most often with kids; 1.) Kids are twice as likely to get injured due to a pedestrian accident at Read the full article…
It’s Pothole Season Let The State Know About It
by AdminApril 16th, 2022
Every year, right around this time, the state of Connecticut experiences our favorite time of the year, pothole season. Potholes are more then a nuisance though they are a safety hazard that could have impacts on our ability to avoid a New Haven auto accident. Potholes can be damaging to your car and can also cause you to swerve and unexpectedly end up in the lane next to yours that may displace the driver in that lane and cause havoc. There is good news about potholes though, the state of Connecticut has setup a website where you can report potholes on all state roads. You can access it here. The service allows drivers to report any problem that they find on the road to the state Department of Transportation (DOT) and with accurate information expedite the process of getting that issue taken care of in a timely manner. But wait, Read the full article…
Distracted Driving Does Not Just Mean Your Phone
by AdminApril 13th, 2022
As we detailed earlier this month, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It is a time when we can focus on the most important ways you can keep yourself and your passengers safe while you’re behind the wheel. Being distracted while driving is one of the most serious ways you can get into a New Haven auto accident and in almost all cases it can be prevented. While many people when they talk about distracted driving focus primarily on your phone and how it can become problematic while you’re driving, your phone is not, by far, the only thing that can distract you while you’re driving. There are actually quite a few things that can distract you while you’re driving, even just your own thoughts in your head can be distracting. Today we’re going to focus on one of those things that you may not think about when you’re worrying Read the full article…
This Tasty Distraction Should Not Be Eaten While Driving
by AdminApril 12th, 2022
Who doesn’t love a big, heaping scoop of ice cream on a warm spring day? It’s hard to resist a trip to Ashley’s or any other local ice cream shop that scoops up pure perfection on a cone. The only thing about ice cream is that, especially when it’s not super hot outside many people like to order it and then drive home with the cone dripping down their fingers and getting the steering wheel sticky. Talk about a distraction that could lead to getting you into a New Haven auto accident. Ice cream is not the only food that can be a distraction when you’re driving. In fact, all food can be a distraction and you should avoid eating while driving at all costs. While it may not always be avoidable as you are busy and there is a reason they have drive throughs at a lot of your Read the full article…
Remind Your Kids Of These 5 Bicycle Safety Tips
by AdminApril 7th, 2022
Spring is here and there are more and more bicycle riders out on the streets of the Elm City. Now, when kids get out of school they have plenty of daylight to ride their bikes and enjoy the fun of having a bike ride with their friends. It is important that as the seasons change that we remind our kids about some safety tips that can prevent them from getting into a New Haven bicycle accident and keeping themselves and their friends safe as they enjoy the freedom of riding to and from their destinations. Kids love riding bikes because it’s fun, but it also gives them some level of independence, but it’s important for them to remember that bikes are not toys and they should be treated with the same safety as you would a vehicle like a car or truck. If kids can keep in mind that bikes Read the full article…
