Today kicks off National Child Passenger Safety Week.  While every week is important throughout the years, this week can help new and expecting parents keep their kids safe in the car by following some important guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) New Haven auto accidents can be extremely dangerous for all passengers in a car, but if children are not properly buckled in and seated in the right seats it can have an even greater risk for the littlest among us.  Parents can make sure their children are safe in the car by following the recommendations of the NHTSA. Start with the right car seat.  Whether you have a newborn or a child who is in early elementary school, choosing the right car seat for their weight and size is critical to their safety.  Connecticut state statute has very specific regulations surrounding when you should move your Read the full article…

Late last week and elderly man, age 81, rear-ended a vehicle in slowing down traffic on I-91 which resulted in a four car pile up and the gentleman’s untimely death.  The crash led to the other driver being injured as well.  This type of accident is a good reminder that as you age you should continue to work to keep your skills behind the wheel sharp because even a split second can make all the difference in whether you are injured or worse. When thinking about ways to avoid a New Haven auto accident as you age it is important to remember that you are not alone in the diminished skills that you may have behind the wheel.  As all adults age they begin to see declines in response times, eye sight loss, and lack of focus, all things that can lead to difficult circumstances while out driving. If you Read the full article…

With recent weather events causing devastating flooding and death throughout the state of Connecticut it is important to have a firm understanding of the safety procedures you should be taking if a weather event like Tropical Storm Ida occurs again.  Flash flooding and overly saturated roads can lead to New Haven auto accidents and cause serious injury or death. The Connecticut State Police are encouraging drivers to follow a certain set of safety rules when driving in torrential rain storms that may lead to flash flooding.  While these are not laws that need to be followed they are recommendations to keep you and your passengers safe in the event that sudden rain dumps down on the area. Reduce your speed so you can avoid a situation that involves hydroplaning When it is gray and rainy out, always use your headlights so you can see clearly in front of you and Read the full article…