Tesla Adds Many More Vehicles To “Boombox” Recall
by AdminApril 28th, 2022
You may have noticed that the founder of Tesla, Elon Musk, has been in the news this week for his takeover of the popular social network Twitter. It’s an eye popping $44 billion takeover that might have taken your eyes away from another Musk centered news story that could have significantly greater impact on your day to day life. Elon Musk’s Tesla brand autos had to recall a large number of vehicles due to safety concerns with their new “Boombox” feature which has the potential to lead to more New Haven pedestrian accidents. In 2018 regulators began requiring that makers of hybrid and electric vehicles must include the functionality for their vehicles to play sounds that will alert pedestrians of it’s presence on the road at low speeds. Presumably this was done to protect pedestrians who may not be able to hear hybrid or electric vehicles coming due to their Read the full article…
New Haven Slip And Fall Accidents Don’t Just Happen In The Winter
by AdminApril 25th, 2022
The winter months can be a time when injuries from slipping and falling are very common. You may read a lot of information about how ice and snow on sidewalks and walkways can lead to serious injury and in some cases fatal injuries. This is all very true, but it is important to note that this is not where the danger ends. When the temperatures rise into the 40s and 50s the danger for a New Haven slip and fall accident does not just disappear. In fact, in some cases the danger for this type of injury can increase because we are not on the lookout for these types of dangers as much as we would be if there was snow or ice on the ground. Take for instance a trip up a set of stairs. In the winter months you may find yourself taking one step at a time Read the full article…
Three Spring Safety Tips To Avoid A New Haven Motorcycle Accident
by AdminApril 21st, 2022
There is no better time to ride your motorcycle then the spring in New Haven. The weather is warming up and there are a whole host of beautiful places to visit on a day ride that will leave you breathless. However, spring can also be a dangerous month to be riding your motorcycle and could lead to a New Haven motorcycle accident if you don’t take precautions. Even the most experienced rider may come out in the spring and be a little rusty from a few months of having the bike stored and not riding it. Any good rider knows to take it easy before hitting the road and excessive speeds which have been shown to be the greatest indicator of serious injury in both car and motorcycle accidents. Easing into the spring season is the best thing a motorcycle rider can do in order to maintain safety. There are Read the full article…
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…