Five Signs A New Haven Dog Bite Injury May Be Imminent
by AdminMarch 25th, 2022
Who among us doesn’t like to pet or play with a cute dog that we are around? There are a lot of people, especially as the weather warms up, that will be out and about and interacting with dogs that may be unfamiliar to us or dogs that we haven’t seen in quite some time. While interacting with a dog that is unfamiliar to us is not necessarily an indicator that that dog will engage in an activity that could lead to a New Haven dog bite injury, it is a good reason to approach these dogs with care and caution. Dogs, like humans, have emotions and when they can’t express them through words they often express them through actions and one of those actions can be to nip or bite at a human who is approaching the pet. This is an important thing to remember because if you can Read the full article…
“Safe Distance” Keeps Drivers From Causing A New Haven Bicycle Accident
by AdminMarch 18th, 2022
All but six states in the United States have some law on the books that specifies how a driver should pass a cyclist when sharing the road. These laws are designed to limit the number of accidents between cars and bicycle riders by making sure there is adequate distance between the two, especially when a car is passing a bicycle. In the state of Connecticut this law has been designed with the hope of limiting New Haven bicycle accidents. Connecticut general statutes read that, “A “safe distance” means not less than three (3) feet when the driver of a vehicle overtakes and passes a person riding a bicycle.” This is the legal definition to make sure you are following the rules of the road, but you should use your best judgement when you are trying to pass a cyclist. There are times when, in your judgement, three feet may not Read the full article…
The Three Ps Of Spring Driving That May Cause A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminMarch 15th, 2022
There is nothing more incredible then the first day you are able to roll down the windows in your car and feel the sun on your face as you drive through the streets of the Elm City. After a long, cold winter you can enjoy the warm air and the bright sun as you drive to your destination. Beware though because the roads in the spring have a number of different hazards that could bring your dream drive to a crashing halt and cause you to get into a New Haven auto accident. All winter long the roads throughout the city have been freezing and unfreezing. They have been beaten up by plows as they sweep past to plow away snow and ice. The streets have been treated with harsh salt, sand and chemicals to keep them free of ice so we can drive on them. All of this activity Read the full article…
Learning How To Fall Can Save You From A New Haven Slip And Fall Injury
by AdminMarch 11th, 2022
In sports, athletes who are inclined to fall a lot are often taught “how to fall.” It may sound funny having to learn how to fall, but in learning these skills athletes are often preventing themselves from getting seriously injured. An injury from a fall can leave an athlete out of playing time for weeks if not months. When they are taught how to fall, an injury that otherwise might have been a broken bone or a heavy sprain now becomes something to be shaken off and allows them to get back on the playing field sooner. The same techniques can be taught to anyone who may be at risk of a New Haven slip and fall injury. If you learn how to fall you will be able to be ready for an accident and then be able to protect yourself against any long-term injury that might occur from an Read the full article…
Three Things To Be On The Lookout This Spring To Avoid A New Haven Pedestrian Accident
by AdminMarch 10th, 2022
With winter giving us her last breath effort to pile up some snow on our sidewalks and driveways, spring is starting to peak through the ground with the first buds of flowers and leaves on the trees. This change of season can often bring some challenges when you are strolling through the city. There are some changes that are happening that if you don’t avoid them may cause a New Haven pedestrian accident and can lead to an injury. When people are driving through the city they are often not aware of pedestrians and so they become careless when driving. This becomes particularly true in March which is a month of transition from season to season. In the winter months there are less people out walking in the Elm City and so drivers often get complacent and let their guard down, but as the winter months give way to warmer Read the full article…
Nationwide Helmet Use Is Near A 20 Year High
by AdminMarch 8th, 2022
While Connecticut does not currently require motorcycle riders over the age of 18 to wear a helmet when riding many states in the rest of the United States do and helmet use among all riders nationwide is nearing a 20 year high according to the Insurance Information Institute (III.) Helmets, like seatbelts in a car, have been proven to have a great impact on the safety of the rider. Those that wear helmets more frequently are less likely to experience a severe New Haven motorcycle accident then those that do not wear a helmet. Interestingly in the year 2000 the number of riders who wore a helmet to protect themselves against serious injury or death on a motorcycle was the highest it had ever been. At that time, nearly 75% of all riders wore a helmet. Since then the numbers steadily declined until the last 3 years when those numbers have Read the full article…