On this blog we talk a lot about the impact of snow and ice on roads during the winter months and how they may present a danger to you when your out driving around in these conditions.  Did you know that frigid temperatures can also make a major impact on your chances of getting into a New Haven auto accident?  It’s true.  Even on a bright and sunny day, when temperatures have fallen well below freezing you are not out of the woods on dangerous driving conditions. Certainly the threat of icy road conditions increases as temperatures drop, but there is more to the dangerous conditions then just what exists on the road.  When temperatures drop your car can be a hazard in and of itself for a number of reasons. Low tire pressure.  When temperatures take a dramatic turn downward the tire pressure in your tires can significantly reduce.  Read the full article…

Now that the confetti has all fallen and the calendar has turned it’s time to focus on making 2022 the best year yet and one of the things you can do to help yourself insure that it is is making New Year’s resolutions that will keep you from getting into a New Haven auto accident.  There is nothing that would dampen your spirits in the new year more then getting into an accident and either getting seriously hurt or damaging your property.  That’s why, one of the best things you can do to have a happy 2022 is to plan to keep yourself safe and out of dangerous situations. There are some very simple things you can do that will help you avoid the types of situations that can cause damage or injury.  If you make a concerted effort to plan ahead and work on the dangerous driving habits you Read the full article…

The largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in the United States has issued a recall of nearly 500,000 of it’s cars which were manufactured between 2017-2020 according to the company.  The recall is in response to a danger that the vehicles may experience higher then usual incidents of auto accidents.  While no accidents have been reported to date, the company has issued the recall over concerns that accidents may occur in the future. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the issues are relating to the company’s Model 3 and Model S vehicles.  The issue with the Model 3 relates to the rearview camera and trunk and the issue concerning the Model S has to do with the front hood.  There are 356,309 Model 3 vehicles that are being recalled and 119,009 Model S vehicles that are being recalled. When combined, the number of vehicles being recalled is just Read the full article…

Getting yourself pulled over after you’ve been drinking or doing drugs can lead to an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) or even worse, it could lead to a New Haven auto accident.  This time of year, especially as we approach the holiday season law enforcement will be on high alert for anyone who is showing signs of being intoxicated behind the wheel and they will be cracking down on these activities. Given that December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month it seemed like a good time to go over some steps you can take to make sure you don’t end up being a statistic that gets reported out at the end of this month and instead arrive at your destination safely and celebrate with friends and family responsibly.  If you follow these steps you will limit or eliminate your chances of getting pulled over for a Read the full article…

Inexperience in a driver can be a dangerous thing under normal driving conditions.  When you add into the mix a steady snowfall or storm that brings a mix of rain and ice to the roads it can be a recipe for a New Haven auto accident.  That is why it is so important that inexperienced drivers are prepared for the road ahead when it comes to dangerous driving conditions in the winter months. The good news is that under supervision there are some things that you can do to help your inexperienced driver learn to navigate the difficult conditions that may face them when they are on the road in the winter months.  According to a AAA driving instructor the following actions can be taken to help your inexperienced driver feel more confident in her/his ability to drive in snowy or icy conditions. Take them somewhere safe where they can Read the full article…