After A Snow Storm New Haven Slip And Fall Accidents Can Occur
by AdminJanuary 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
by AdminJanuary 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
by AdminJanuary 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
by AdminJanuary 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…
Three Things You Should Do If You’re Pulled Over For A DUI
by AdminJanuary 17th, 2022
The very best way to avoid getting into trouble for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is to avoid getting behind the wheel after having had a few drinks or doing drugs. If you have been drinking or taking drugs you should get in an UBER to get home or designate a driver before you go out for the night. That being said, if you do get behind the wheel after having had some drinks or doing drugs and then subsequently get pulled over for a DUI you will need to know what to do in order to protect yourself from getting into more trouble then you may already be in. Take the following three steps so you can make sure to minimize the issues. 1.) If an officer pulls you over pull to the side of the road in a slow and measured way. Any erratic Read the full article…
Should You Play With A Dog In The Snow?
by AdminJanuary 15th, 2022
It’s a classic of many movies and TV commercials, a gorgeous dog wrestling with his owner in freshly fallen white snow. It’s an idyllic picture of life with a dog during the winter, but real life isn’t always the same as a fully produced TV commercial or movie. Wrestling in the snow with your dog could be something that leads to a New Haven dog bite injury. There are several times where this opportunity might arise for you to play in the snow with a dog, either your own or a strangers dog. While it may seem fun, and in many cases it is fun, you should be aware that some dogs find the snow to be agitating and can lead them to be more aggressive then they otherwise would be. The question remains, should you or should you not play with a dog in the snow? The simple and Read the full article…