Drunk drivers are a danger to themselves and to all others around them. Suffering serious injury at the hands of an intoxicated driver is senseless and unnecessary, yet unfortunately, a common occurrence. A recent accident in Connecticut, involving an allegedly drunk...
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Month: March 2014
Suit filed in Connecticut drunk driver case; who’s to blame?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 27, 2014 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
It has been some time since a fatal accident claimed the life of a local firefighter in Connecticut and severely injured his two sons. While the allegedly drunk driver accused of the crime is ready to head to court for his supposed involvement, the victim's family is...
Connecticut teacher hurt in pedestrian accident walking to school
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 21, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
When people think of pedestrian accidents, they usually think of the crashes involving people crossing at or walking along major streets. Unfortunately, those collisions only make up a portion of these types of accidents. There are plenty of incidents, in Connecticut...
Connecticut woman killed a man while driving under the influence
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 19, 2014 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Not all accidents caused by drunk drivers take place far from home. In fact some can occur in front of someone's home or even right on their driveway. A recent criminal case has been brought to the Connecticut court system regarding the death of a man caused by a...
Driver arrested for fatal accident in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 15, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
It is an unfortunate reality that car accidents happen. These incidents can range in severity, but those that result in a fatal accident can be the most heart-wrenching. The loss of a loved one due to the negligence of another is hard for any surviving family members...
Crash with injuries — caused by a drunk driver in Connecticut?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 13, 2014 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
The effects of driving while under the influence of alcohol can be devastating. A drunk driver can cause significant injuries to the unsuspecting victims who just happened to be on the same road at the same time. A recent crash caused by an allegedly drunk driver in...
Car accidents caused by texting all too common in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 6, 2014 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Distracted driving is sadly the cause of many accidents across Connecticut. These car accidents, caused by drivers focused on other things than the road, are usually very preventable. Cellphones are one of the biggest distractions on the roads today. While there is...
Study results for pedestrian accident deaths in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 4, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Understandably, accidents between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle can have tragic results. Severe injury or fatality are generally the result of a pedestrian accident. With these accidents seemingly on the rise in Connecticut, the state issued a study to look into...