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 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…

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…