3 Things To Know About Connecticut’s New Seat Belt Law
by AdminJuly 15th, 2021
The Connecticut State General Assembly just passed a new transportation bill that was signed by Governor Lamont that included in it a new seat belt law. The seat belt law that was part of this bill will go into affect on October 1st, 2021 and will require that all persons, regardless of age, traveling in the backseat of a car wear a seat belt. Previously in the state of Connecticut it was only people 16 years and younger who were required to wear a seat belt in the backseat, but on October 1st, it will be all people traveling in the back seat. This makes Connecticut the 32nd state to enact such legislation. In a year that follows the largest increase in fatalities due to New Haven auto accidents in many decades, it is no wonder that the state took action to help protect all passengers in a car and require Read the full article…
“Trauma Season” For Kids Can Lead To New Haven Personal Injuries
by AdminJuly 14th, 2021
Connecticut Children’s Hospital is urging parents to remember that this time of year, summertime, can be a particularly dangerous time for kids especially. In fact, in the medical field, the summer months are often referred to as “trauma season” as children are often hurt, badly as they are out and about playing. As adults and kids return back to a new “normal” and kids are out playing again, Connecticut Children’s is reminding parents to be mindful because trauma can lead to New Haven personal injuries. While health officials certainly want kids to be out and about and playing again, especially after the long year that COVID brought with all sorts of restrictions applied to us all, they are also reminding parents of the dangers that certain activities can bring. Officials are asking parents to be vigilant in their efforts to keep their kids free from dangerous situations including; Playing on Read the full article…
A List Connecticut Does Not Want To Be At The Top Of, Most Dangerous Roads
by AdminJuly 14th, 2021
In 2020 the state of Connecticut saw a huge spike in traffic related fatalities. The spike was so big that it wound up making Connecticut the 5th most dangerous state for drivers in the country. This sharp incline in deaths as a result of New Haven auto accidents was reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the website QuoteWizard. The report found that Connecticut had a rise of 22% in auto accident fatalities during the pandemic in 2020. This placed the state in 5th place on a dubious list of the most dangerous states in the country. The top five states on the list included; South Dakota Vermont Arkansas Rhode Island Connecticut With three of the top five states being states in the northeast part of the country there is some concern over the driving in these states, although experts believe that this spike in traffic fatalities may be Read the full article…
Good News About Drunk Driving Related Deaths From 2019
by AdminJuly 11th, 2021
The most recent statistical information that relates to drunk driving related deaths has been made available by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) who reported that the percentage of drunk driving deaths in the United States reached it’s lowest point in 2019 since 1984. The NHTSA started collecting data in 1984 so the number could be the lowest ever, but that is an unknown. Regardless of statistics drunk driving is a serious cause of New Haven auto accidents and should be treated as such. Study after study has shown that those who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol put themselves at greater risk of getting into a fatal car crash. While the statistics from 2019 are a positive sign there is still far too much work to be done to insure that lives are not lost with a drunk driver behind the wheel. Some other staggering statistics Read the full article…
Off-Duty Officer Struck And Killed In Motorcycle Accident
by AdminJuly 7th, 2021
Late last month, an off-duty police officer was out riding his motorcycle with a friend when they were both struck by a vehicle that sped through a stop sign. The officer’s injuries were severe and he later died from them after being seen at Hartford Hospital. This incident is a sad reminder of how dangerous the streets can be and how a morning motorcycle ride can turn fatal quickly. In this particular instance the driver of the car was under the influence of drugs and alcohol which made the collision even more serious. We see many New Haven motorcycle accidents that happen in the blink of an eye and often result in serious injury or fatality. It is important that when you are out riding your motorcycle that you take some precautionary steps to insure your safety and protect yourself against others who may be driving dangerously. Always wear a Read the full article…
Connecticut Teen’s Death A Difficult Reminder About The 100 Deadliest Days
by AdminJuly 6th, 2021
The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend is commonly referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days on the roads of the United States. This is because it is the time when teen drivers in particular are out on our roads more frequently and are more vulnerable to be involved in an accident. Sadly, a recent accident involving an 18-year old driver on I-95 in New London serves as a difficult reminder that this is not just some name that was given to this period of time because it was easy to remember, it was given to this time period because it is an incredibly dangerous time for teens to be on the road. To prevent New Haven auto accidents during this time of the summer it is important for us to take some lessons from the young man who was killed in the crash in New London. Speed Read the full article…