All too often, people drink alcohol and then make the decision to get behind the wheel. Not only can this result in serious charges if authorities catch a motorist who has been drinking, drunk drivers may also cause car accidents …
Regardless of whether it is publicly or privately owned and operated, public gathering places generally have safety precautions in place to help avoid preventable accidents. If a breakdown in those safety precautions allows a fatal accident to take place, the …
Speed limits and other traffic laws are in place in order to maintain order and safety on the roads and highways throughout New Haven and the rest of the U.S. If drivers disregard those safeguards, it can, and does, often …
Business and property owners in New Haven, as well as in other cities throughout the U.S., have a responsibility to maintain their facilities and equipment and to train their workers in the proper operation of that equipment in order to …
Dog owners in New Haven, and elsewhere, are responsible for properly training and socializing their pets. This is not only to protect the public in the event the dogs get loose, but also to ensure the safety of the owners …
Readers in New Haven are likely aware that, even when consumed responsibly, alcohol consumption can cause vision and judgment impairment, slowed reflexes and several other physical effects. As a result of these effects, it is very common for accidents to …
Readers in New Haven likely recall Superstorm Sandy and the devastation she left in her wake. In addition to the destruction of buildings, homes and cars, the storm caused hazardous conditions that resulted in injuries and even deaths up and …
Even if you do everything right, signal, wear your safety belt, use caution and keep an eye on the other vehicles around you, car accidents can and do happen. Whether due to a drunk driver, distracted driver or just a …
Whether sustained in a car accident, a fall or some other incident, readers in New Haven are likely aware of the severity of head injuries. If it does not result in death, brain trauma can have serious, lasting effects, including …
Dog owners in New Haven and elsewhere are responsible for their animals. In addition to ensuring that they are properly cared for, owners must also ensure that their dogs are properly secured, either in their home, on a tie-out or …