Use These Tips To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident During Flash Flooding
by AdminSeptember 3rd, 2021
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…
As School Starts Again – Remember These Rules Of The Road For Drivers Around Buses
by AdminAugust 31st, 2021
With the entire state of Connecticut headed back to school this week in person for the first time, for some, in nearly 2 years, it is important that drivers who will be seeing school buses throughout our cities and towns remember some of the rules of the road that can help all of us avoid both New Haven auto accidents and New Haven pedestrian accidents. While there are some safety steps you may want to take when out driving with buses on the road, there are also some rules of the road that are required by law. It is important that you follow all of the rules of the road, and especially those that govern buses as they are carrying our most precious resource, our kids. Connecticut law requires drivers: Stop when the red stop sign on the side of the bus has been deployed – failure to do so Read the full article…
Prevent A Traumatic Brain Injury, Wear A Helmet
by AdminAugust 30th, 2021
As kids get back on the field for sports this fall, there are so many ways that they can injure themselves and without the proper equipment they can fall victim to a traumatic brain injury (TBI.) Depending on the circumstances a TBI may be considered a New Haven personal injury and you may need to speak with an attorney to review your case. We can’t wait to get back out onto the field to watch our incredible student athletes perform at a high level, but we also want them to be safe. Here are the most common activities where it is required or recommended that athletes wear a helmet to help protect them from injury. Football. It is a requirement that all Connecticut student athletes who play football wear a helmet. While this is not a fail safe against a concussion or other TBI it is certainly the best way Read the full article…
Back To School Bus Safety Reminders
by AdminAugust 29th, 2021
As we approach the start of another school year after many of our kids have been learning remotely it is a good time to review bus safety rules to make sure we all remember how to keep our kids, bus drivers, and other drivers safe while on the road as schools head back into in-person learning. New Haven pedestrian accidents happen from time to time due to poor bus safety habits. Since it has been quite a time since our students have been back in school buildings and back at the bus stop, it is important to review school bus safety procedures so we can all stay safe. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has made some recommendations for parents and bus riders alike to stay safe when they are headed to the bus stop. Following these steps can keep you safe and help you avoid dangerous situations: BEFORE Read the full article…
The Top Cars Most Likely To Get Into A New Haven Auto Accident
by AdminAugust 27th, 2021
A recent study by the website Insurify found that there are certain auto brands that are more likely to be involved in an at-fault accident then others. While the likelihood that you are going to get into a New Haven auto accident is largely dependent on your behavior behind the wheel and how you drive, the study found that it may also be associated with the brand of car you drive. The following car brands were found to be involved in the most at-fault accidents: Subaru Volkswagon Hyundai Mazda RAM Interestingly and maybe surprisingly the car brand with the fewest at-fault accidents was found to be Porsche which only registered 8.62 at-fault accidents per 100 drivers. This is well under the national average which stands at 11 out of 100 U.S. drivers who have an at-fault accident on their driving record. The numbers may be a little deceiving as just Read the full article…
Three New Provisions In Connecticut’s Vision Zero Law
by AdminAugust 25th, 2021
The State of Connecticut recently passed legislation to tackle the issue of pedestrian fatalities throughout the state. Last year there was a sharp increase in New Haven pedestrian accidents and accidents throughout the state that resulted in the death of the pedestrian. It is with this in mind that the State Legislature passed the Vision Zero Law that was signed by Governor Lamont. The goal of the new legislation is to get the number of pedestrian accidents in the state down to zero. There are a number of new provisions in the law that are designed to protect pedestrians and bicyclists while they are out enjoying our city. These provisions include the following; Steeper fines for distracted driving Greater control for local governments on the speed limits of certain roads A commission to study other traffic safety changes that could be made in order to keep pedestrians safe The law also Read the full article…