Is Driving High Considered DUI?
by AdminFebruary 16th, 2022
For many years we have focused our attention on client’s who have been pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol. These clients needed a New Haven DUI attorney to work with them to insure that their rights were being preserved and that they would get a fair shake under the law. Since the Connecticut General Assembly made recreational marijuana legal in the state we have been getting a lot of questions about whether or not getting high and then getting behind the wheel is considered driving under the influence. The short answer is YES. In much the same way that you can drink alcohol, but not get behind the wheel of your car, the new marijuana law holds the same expectation. In fact, the new marijuana law has given police officers more training on how to detect whether someone is high behind the wheel and this can be charged in Read the full article…
Is It Ever Safe To Ride Your Motorcycle On Icy Roads?
by AdminFebruary 15th, 2022
If you are a motorcycle enthusiast you likely want to take your bike out at every opportunity you get. A rogue 60 degree day in February; in the pouring rain in June; during below freezing temperatures in late October. The list of times and conditions you want to take your motorcycle out is endless and truly may not have any blackout dates. It should, however, have one blackout condition that could cause you to get into a New Haven motorcycle accident. Even the most experienced motorcycle riders should avoid riding on icy roads, especially when conditions are bad enough to close schools and office buildings. Icy roads present so many additional hazards for car drivers that society has deemed this type of road condition one that will lead to drivers being asked to stay home from work and school. It stands to reason that motorcycles would driving on these types Read the full article…
Vernon Motorcycle Crash Is Difficult Reminder Of The Dangers Of Riding A Motorcycle
by AdminFebruary 11th, 2022
A recent crash in Vernon, Connecticut is a difficult reminder of how important it is to ride safely and with the proper equipment. The crash, which involved a Harley Davidson colliding with an SUV left the driver and the passenger of the SUV with very light scratches and bruises while the driver of the motorcycle and his passenger were both rushed to the hospital where their injuries are still being evaluated. This crash, which happened on Hartford Turnpike is a reminder that serious motorcycle crashes are not relegated to those of the high speed variety that are so often glorified on movie screens. This type of crash happened on a main road of a busy city, but not at significantly high speeds like one would find on a highway. This is why it is critical to understand the steps you can take if you’re planning on riding your motorcycle through Read the full article…
Avoid A New Haven Dog Bite Injury By Not Approaching Older Dogs
by AdminFebruary 9th, 2022
It happens to all of us as we age, we get less and less comfortable meeting new people and interacting with those that we’ve just met. Would you believe that the same thing happens to older dogs? As dogs age they get more and more ornery and start to be less forgiving of new people around. This type of mentality in a K9 can lead to a New Haven dog bite injury if you’re not careful. Knowing whether a dog is aging or not can be a challenging proposition. Unless you interact with the dog on a regular basis, you may not see any outward signs that a dog is older. Most dogs don’t lose their hair or have hair that is turning gray or white. However, if you look closely there may be some signs a dog is aging like she/he is moving more slowly, she/he takes being called Read the full article…
The Dangers Of Changing Temperatures For Bicycle Riders And How To Avoid Them
by AdminFebruary 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
by AdminFebruary 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…