If asked to name common causes of car accidents, you may cite drunk driving, texting while driving or speeding. While all these are valid factors, you may be surprised that tailgating is one of the leading contributing factors of Connecticut accidents.Looking at 2014...
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When college ‘fun’ ends in death, is suing possible?
The New Haven area is not short on colleges. According to at least one list, there are more than two dozen of them within 30 miles of the city, including Yale. Post-secondary education is a big part of growing up. The focus is supposed to be on learning, but it would...
When truck drivers snooze, bad things happen
A Connecticut truck driver died on Interstate 91 late last month. Troopers say a Peterbilt tractor-trailer slammed into the back of another tractor-trailer that had slowed because of traffic from a line painting project. The Peterbilt then hit four other cars before...
What Are The Main Causes Of Car Accidents?
For the first time in 10 years, the number of persons killed in car crashes in the US exceeded 40,000 in 2016. In most cases, we tend to blame it on the incompetent, unskilled drivers and careless driving. Here are the six primary causes of car crashes:Falling Asleep...
Corded Window Blinds: Dangerous In Homes With Young Children
Most homes have window blinds. Families with children younger than 9 should carefully inspect their blinds, curtains, and other window adornments to prevent a tragedy from occurring. Exposed pull and tilt cords — along with tightly threaded inner cords —...
Behind The Wheel Near Schools, Drivers Have Bad Habits
Did you know that car accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens? It’s a sad but true fact. And one of the most dangerous places for kids when it comes to being hit by a car? On or near their school grounds.Zendrive, a road safety analytics company,...
Preventing Dog Bites On Halloween
The doorbell is ringing nonstop. Unfamiliar humans are coming to the door in costume, causing frequent noise and commotion. For all of these reasons, Halloween is often a frightening and unsettling time for pets, prompting dogs to behave in ways they wouldn’t...
How Common Is Failure To Diagnose?
No one likes going to the doctor, but those who do are usually in a better position to get well than those who ignore their symptoms to avoid a visit. When someone’s health is in jeopardy, people hope and trust that seeing their doctor will not only provide...
Millennials Are More Likely To Drive Distracted, Study Says
Hamden has the privilege of being located to some of the country’s best colleges and universities. These institutions not only provide quality education for our future leaders and innovators, but they also enhance the community.As fall approaches, students are...