Autumn Weather Brings Backyard Tailgates And The Possibility Of Severe Burns

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September 14th, 2021

Whether you’re a fan of college football or the NFL.  Whether you just love the outdoors this time of year and getting together with friends.  Autumn is a season for backyard get togethers that can last well into the evening.  It’s all good and a lot of fun, but if someone were to get seriously burned it could result in a New Haven personal injury and be cause for some headaches. We love a backyard cookout just as much as the next person, so we wanted to put together a list of the things you can do to keep yourself safe and avoid severe burns that can happen in the blink of an eye. Do not operate the grill.  An unfamiliar grill can mean grease burns or worse flare ups into your face and cause serious injury.  This is not something you want to be dealing with and you should Read the full article…

The Reasons Pedestrian Accidents Are Rising

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September 12th, 2021

Last year, 2020, was the deadliest year for Connecticut pedestrian accidents in recent memory.  These types of accidents are on the rise not only here in Connecticut, but around the country and there are some disturbing trends that are at the root cause of it all.  With less traffic on the roads last year due to COVID travel restrictions and lockdown you may have thought that these numbers would have decreased, they did not, the question is why not. First it is important to see where Connecticut stacked up among other New England states in this difficult statistic.  While Connecticut was one of the New England states that saw a rise in this type of accident, it certainly was not at the top of the list.  Vermont saw an enormous rise in pedestrian deaths with these types of accidents growing by 167%.  Rhode Island saw the second sharpest increase in Read the full article…

Elderly Man Killed In Auto Accident Is A Sad Reminder To Keep Your Driving Skills Sharp

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September 8th, 2021

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…

Use These Tips To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident During Flash Flooding

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September 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

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August 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

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August 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…