Fatal Injuries Involving Roadside Assistance Skyrocket
by AdminOctober 14th, 2021
It is a good service to have and many auto manufacturers offer it with the purchase of a new car. You can also purchase roadside assistance from services like AAA. Did you know that those who provide this service to us are at a significantly higher risk of dying from a New Haven auto accident then any other profession? The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that a whopping 43 out of every 100,000 workers are killed in accidents when assisting someone on the side of the road. When compared with other industries which average 3 deaths per 100,000 workers, roadside assistance workers are far and away the deadliest profession anyone can have. The state of Connecticut, along with ALL 49 other states have a Move Over law which requires drivers to slow down and switch lanes when approaching a vehicle which is in distress and is being aided by emergency Read the full article…
A New Haven Auto Accident With A Deer Is More Likely In The Fall
by AdminOctober 12th, 2021
It can be quite startling when a deer jumps out into the road and in front of your car. However, this happens more frequently then you might think in the Elm City and this time of year New Haven auto accidents from a collision with a deer are more common then ever. Deer are much more active in the fall and therefore it is more likely that a collision like this would occur. The good news is that there are a number of very simple things you can do to avoid this type of accident. If you are alert and paying attention to the road in front of you you will likely be able to avoid an accident or at least minimize the damage caused by a deer in front of your car. When you are driving down the street follow these safety tips: Watch for signs that indicate an Read the full article…
Friday Night New Haven Motorcycle Accident Is A Reminder For Pedestrians
by AdminOctober 9th, 2021
Last night a pedestrian was killed on the streets of New Haven after being struck by a motorcycle. The New Haven motorcycle accident is a sad and fresh reminder that being a pedestrian, specifically at night, can be dangerous and safety precautions should be taken by both the driver and the pedestrian. While it is important to remember these safety tips all of the time, it especially relevant given that October has been declared National Pedestrian Safety Month by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) One of the deadliest times to be a pedestrian is at dusk or when the city turns dark. In many cases New Haven is well lit and this can be beneficial to pedestrians trying to get around the city at night, but on side streets, that are not as well lit, danger could be around every turn. To avoid a deadly encounter with a Read the full article…
How Deadly Is Speeding When It Comes To New Haven Pedestrian Accidents
by AdminOctober 7th, 2021
How fast is too fast when you’re driving in a populated area where there may be significant pedestrian traffic? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) any amount of speed in and around pedestrians can be deadly. In fact, if you are driving downtown and you get into a New Haven pedestrian accident it is very possible that you may severely injure or worse kill the pedestrian that you hit. In nearly all of these types of accidents the speed of the vehicle which comes in contact with the pedestrian is a deciding factor in how badly the pedestrian is injured. The NHTSA reports that the faster a vehicle is traveling the more likely the pedestrian is to get severely injured or die at the hands of the driver. This risk significantly increases as the speed of the vehicle increases. The exponential increase in risk based on the Read the full article…
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…