October Is National Pedestrian Safety Month
by AdminOctober 4th, 2021
Today we’re marking the start of National Pedestrian Safety Month. October has been set aside by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to put a spotlight on the dangers of being a pedestrian and how you can stay safe. Each week the organization is focusing on one theme and this week the theme is “Everyone Is A Pedestrian.” No matter what your day looks like it is likely that there will be a situation where you may find yourself in a position that could result in a New Haven pedestrian accident. Whether you’re out for a walk on a nice fall afternoon in the city, walking to your car after a trip to the grocery store, or taking your dog out at night before you go to bed, you are a pedestrian. Being a pedestrian can be a wonderful thing, but it can also be a dangerous thing. As Read the full article…
A Different Kind Of Quarantine, One For Your Dog
by AdminSeptember 30th, 2021
Over the last nearly two years we’ve heard a lot about the need to quarantine due to the COVID-19 virus. After being exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus it is the recommendation of the U.S. Centers For Disease Control (CDC) that you quarantine for 14-days. Now that we’re all familiar with that term, there is another kind of quarantine that applies to our lives, but for a very different reason. If you experience a New Haven dog bite injury, the dog that bites you must quarantine for 14-days according to Connecticut statute. In the state of Connecticut the owner of a dog who attacks another human being is liable for the injuries suffered. After the attack, the animal control officer or Department of Agriculture commissioner has the authority to quarantine the dog who committed the attack or the dog can even be put down as a result of Read the full article…
Three Safety Checks You Should Perform To Prevent A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminSeptember 28th, 2021
Before you head out on a road trip or any long drive this fall it is important that you do some safety checks on your vehicle. It was a long summer for your car and there are some things that could have gotten a little off while you’ve been driving around. Taking the time to make sure to do these safety checks can be one way to help prevent yourself from getting into a New Haven auto accident. The good news about these safety checks is that they are quick and easy to perform yourself. There is no need to take your care into a mechanic and have these checked out. Also, if you run these checks and your vehicle does need service there is a very small chance that any of these areas will lead to significant investment. Check #1: Your tires. In the summer months your tires can Read the full article…
The Three Pieces Of Gear You Should Wear If You’re Riding Your Motorcycle
by AdminSeptember 25th, 2021
The fall is one of the best times of year to be out riding your motorcycle. As the leaves start to turn and the weather cools down riding your bike can be one of the most exhilarating ways to experience the state. Unfortunately there is a chance that being out on your bike will get you entangled in a New Haven motorcycle accident. The risk of an accident is there whenever you head out, but especially in the fall when there are wet leaves and the potential for black ice on the roads. It is for this reason that this season more then any other you should be wearing the appropriate gear to keep yourself safe. Riding your motorcycle should be fun and exciting not dangerous and if you wear the right protective gear you will be just fine while you enjoy the pleasures of a long ride. If you make sure Read the full article…
We All Have A Role In Protecting Emergency Support Technicians On The Road
by AdminSeptember 23rd, 2021
The scene is all too familiar with a vehicle broken down on the side of the road and traffic speeding past it. An emergency support technician from a group like AAA stops to help get the vehicle started or towed. Traffic fails to slow or move over. This happens everyday on the roads of Connecticut and it can be deadly AND it is against the law. Drivers who fail to move over when an emergency responder is helping a stranded vehicle can be fined, but worse it can lead to a deadly New Haven auto accident. There have been fourteen deaths of tow drivers this year already and we still have a few months to go before the end of the calendar year. One death is too many and fourteen is a major problem for our roads. Even worse, drivers who were surveyed do not think it is their responsibility Read the full article…
Four Ways To Avoid A New Haven Slip And Fall Accident At A Big Box Store
by AdminSeptember 21st, 2021
Love ’em or hate ’em big box stores are everywhere and they are, in many cases, our primary resources for all of our daily needs. Whether you’re in the market for items for a home renovation project or just some simple cleaning supplies, you’ll find them at a local big box store. Given that we rely on these stores now so heavily it makes sense that there are more chances that we may suffer a New Haven slip and fall accident at one of these big retailers. The truth is there are a lot of hazards that you can run into at a store that sells “everything” if you’re not careful. When you take a step into a big box store you are likely going to come into multiple situations where you will need to make a split second decision that can be the difference between you getting what you Read the full article…
