The Dangers Of Changing Temperatures For Bicycle Riders And How To Avoid Them

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February 5th, 2022

If you’re among the hearty who love to ride their bicycle no matter what the weather is, you are likely experiencing some difficulties in staying safe on your bike this month.  As the temperatures have been fluctuating between zero degrees and 50 degrees the conditions that may cause a New Haven bicycle accident are constantly changing.  This is an unusual circumstance to find yourself in, especially in the month of February when temperatures are typically pretty steadily below freezing.  This year, though, temperatures have dramatically fluctuated and that can lead to dangerous conditions on the road. When temperature change dramatically from day to day, you might find yourself riding to work or out to the store to pick something up one day and there is nothing but puddles all around you.  You may then head out the next day and everything has frozen over presenting a risk to you as Read the full article…

Three Steps To Take To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident In The Show

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February 3rd, 2022

It’s been a pretty active early winter for our area and the snow and ice is likely not done falling.  We wanted to take the time to set you up with a few tips on avoiding a New Haven auto accident when you’re out and driving in the snow. Our area of the country is in an unique position when it comes to winter weather.  We are often on the line between snow/rain/ice/sleet.  It can be challenging for the forecasters to call out the exact place where snow is going to form and where things will remain ice/sleet or if they will change over to rain.  This can make deciding how or when to drive particularly difficult. With the three steps below you can remain safe when snow is in the air or when we’re on the border of snow/sleet/rain.  Whether you’re unsure of the forecast or it is very Read the full article…

After A Snow Storm New Haven Slip And Fall Accidents Can Occur

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January 30th, 2022

When walking through the Elm City there are plenty of areas where you might succumb to a New Haven slip and fall accident, even before Mother Nature drops a hefty Nor’easter on the city.   Now that we have had our first major snowstorm of 2022, it is important to understand how the snow has affected the walkability of the city.  With snow on the streets and the sidewalks it is important to be careful when walking throughout the city. The one thing about this past snowstorm is that snow totals are very inconsistent throughout the city because there was so much drifting and blowing of snow.  In some spots there is what amounts to a dusting of snow but in other areas there are inches and inches of snow.  The first thing to do to make sure you are safe in a situation that could be changing from sidewalk to Read the full article…

Three Situations You May Need A New Haven Personal Injury Lawyer In

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January 25th, 2022

We talk on this blog a lot about situations where you may need to enlist our services for an injury that you have sustained.  Whether you get into a New Haven auto accident or are injured from slipping and falling on a patch of ice out in front of a business, there are a number of different and very specific reasons you may need our services.  Today, we’re going to detail three situations that you might not have thought of that you could use our services to protect your long-term interests. While this is not an exhaustive list of all of the areas we cover, it will get you started in understanding when your rights have been violated and when you may need an attorney to work with you to identify the situation and prove your case.  If you have any questions after reviewing this list please don’t hesitate to Read the full article…

The CDC Recommends Doing These Three Things To Avoid A New Haven Pedestrian Accident

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January 22nd, 2022

The United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) provides important information on a variety of topics.  Most recently they have been in the news quite frequently for their guidance on the COVID-19 pandemic, but these government scientists also weigh in on other important public health issues.  One very important and concerning public health issue is that of traffic safety.  The deaths and injuries of people who are either in a motor vehicle or hit by a motor vehicle is one of the most pressing medical issues of our time. The CDC has put out guidance on keeping yourself safe as a pedestrian when out walking in the Elm City.  This guidance is meant to help prevent New Haven pedestrian accidents and keep you safe.  As with most of their guidance the CDC has issued a number of preventative measures you can take to keep yourself safe while out on a Read the full article…

What You Should Do To Avoid A New Haven Motorcycle Accident If It Starts Snowing

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January 19th, 2022

Only the hardiest among us will take our motorcycles out on the road during the winter months.  You can’t call yourself a motorcycle enthusiast until you’ve experienced 20 degree temperatures whipping across your body at 70 mph.  That being said you can be hardy, but you shouldn’t be stupid and if snow comes on while you’re out for a ride you should take specific steps to avoid a New Haven motorcycle accident. Before you even head out on the road you need to make a personal decision about whether or not you would feel comfortable on two wheels if snow started falling.  In the winter the weather changes quite frequently and even if you start out in bright afternoon sun, snow can come in fast and when you’re riding and you aren’t comfortable with the conditions you can find yourself in a difficult situation very quickly.  If you are uneasy Read the full article…