No driver is perfect. But all drivers have a sense for the difference between good driving habits and bad driving habits. The problem with bad habits is that over time people question them less and less, until they eventually become our standard methods of operation. When it comes to driving, these bad habits can be deadly, which is why it is a good idea to point them out from time to time. Here we will take a look at some of the worst driving habits of Waterbury drivers.

Trying to catch a yellow light – Sitting in traffic can be painful. Often times those in front of you do not move quickly enough, and when you’re running late or just feeling impatient, it can be tempting to try to speed through a yellow light in order to make up for lost time. Of course, this practice has led to countless thousands of traffic accidents, injuries, and even deaths over the years. It is never recommended that you speed up to go through a yellow light.

Speeding – Everyone has done it. Speeding is probably as American as apple pie, but that that does not make it right. Especially in residential zones, commercial areas, and school zones, speeding can be particularly deadly. One way to avoid speeding is to remember that you’ll get better gas mileage at lower speeds. Leave from your destination a little early in order to give yourself more time to arrive. And remember that getting a speeding ticket not only costs you the fine, but can also cost you in terms of higher insurance premiums.

Distractions – Some driving distractions may be unavoidable, such as the actions of passengers in the car with you. But, many driving distractions, such as eating, using a smart phone, and playing with your pets, are not only avoidable, but are unnecessary. Remember that the road deserves your undivided attention, and leave the distractions for after the drive.

If you or someone you know have an injured in a serious accident in Waterbury, call the Law Offices of Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP –  89 Oak Street Hartford, CT 06106-1515 –  (888) 244-5480

It’s every driver’s worst nightmare: traveling along the highway and suddenly suffering a catastrophic tire blowout. Images of car the violently swerving and winding up in oncoming traffic or in a ditch come to mind when thinking about the scenario. But, despite these possibilities, is also possible to react to a blowout in a levelheaded manner, and give yourself the best chance of walking away without injury. The following video gives you tips about what to do in the case of a tire blowout.

One important fact to remember is that, especially with respect to newer tires, tires should not simply blow out. There is currently a significant amount of investigation surrounding the tire industry, with experts saying that up to four million of the five million tires which have been recalled since the year 2000 are still on the nation’s roads. Additionally, as can be seen in the following video, though a tire may be very little used, its age may play a role in its reliability.

If you suffer a tire blowout be sure to keep the tire and check it against national recall registries. If you or someone you know have an injured as a result of a tire blowout call the Law Offices of Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP –  89 Oak Street Hartford, CT 06106-1515 –  (888) 244-5480

Every parent knows that the most precious occupant who will ever into their car is their child. Over the years, states across the country have adopted increasingly stringent regulations which are meant to protect children while they are passengers in vehicles on the nation’s roads. Children are the most vulnerable among us when it comes to the injuries sustained in an auto accident. Because of this, every parent and every person who accepts the responsibility of transporting a child in an automobile should familiarize himself or herself with how to properly install and operate a car seat.

Here we present a healthful instructional video which will give you insightful tips on how to install a car seat:

Not only is it the law that all the infants be properly secured in a car seat when traveling on Waterbury roads, but it’s also good common sense. Many people believe that they can simply sit a child on their laps, and in the event of an accident that the child can be easily restrained. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Considering the fact that millions of adults are injured every year in auto accidents, it should be clear that the force of an automobile collision can only reasonably be mitigated by seatbelt and car seat use.

If you have been injured in a serious auto accident, please contact the Law Offices of Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP immediately.

 89 Oak Street Hartford, CT 06106-1515 –  (888) 244-5480

Seat belts save lives.  This is a simple and powerful fact that has been proven time and time again in studies and in real life across the country.  Though the vast majority of adults routinely buckle up, the younger crowd has a much lower rate of seat belt use, and also a much higher propensity for injury causing car wrecks.  The fact that they fail to buckle up in the same numbers as the more mature population has resulted in young adults being the most likely to suffer serious injury in a car crash.

In order to turn the tide parents, in Waterbury should instill in their young children a habit of always using their seat belts.  This habit will hopefully continue into young adulthood and help protect your child in the unfortunate event of an automobile accident.

Many young people avoid putting on their seat belts as a result of poor judgment.  They may believe that seat belt use is unnecessary if they are only expecting to travel a short distance.  Or, they may believe that wearing a seat belt makes them seem “nerdy” in the eyes of their peers.  Another reason young people may not wear their seatbelts is due to the fact that they often move around in the vehicle.  Teens and young adults can often be seen dancing and roughhousing while in a moving vehicle.  In their minds, wearing a seatbelt restricts their abilities to move freely about the car.

Of course, mature adults realize that seat belt use is about safety, not making a fashion statement.  But getting this point across to young adults can be difficult.  This is why it is recommended that parents lead by example, and always buckle up.  And parents are also recommended to always enforce a policy of buckling up when traveling with their children.

The Law Offices of Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP encourages all parents to talk to their children about buckling up. We can be reached at  89 Oak Street Hartford, CT 06106-1515   (888) 244-5480