Summer is almost here and that typically means more people are out walking. Either as a mode of transportation or as a recreational past-time, enjoying a little sunshine is enough to brighten just about anyone's day. Unfortunately, more pedestrians out and about also...
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Month: May 2014
Alleged drunk driver arrested for a fatal accident in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 27, 2014 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
While the consumption of alcohol may be considered a social norm in Connecticut and across the country, accidents caused by those who chose to drink and drive are devastating to families. It is sad but true that an accident caused by an alleged drunk driver often has...
Fatal accident in Connecticut kills 1, injures 3
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 22, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
A multi-vehicle collision in Connecticut recently claimed the life of one individual and left three others injured. This fatal accident required local law enforcement to close down the road for several hours while they worked to clear the scene. Accidents such as this...
A pregnant woman in Connecticut injured in a pedestrian accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 20, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Pregnancy often gives way to a myriad of concerns, as far as maintaining the overall health and well-being of the mother and child. Of these worries, getting into an accident while pregnant is probably thought about, but not typically an overwhelming stressor....
A motorcyclist was killed in a fatal accident in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 17, 2014 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Accidents that occur between motorcycles and regular passenger vehicles can often produce severe physical consequences for the motorcycle driver. While many enjoy the sense of freedom gained by driving a motorcycle, these vehicles also offer far less protection than...
A passenger in a one-car accident in Connecticut has died
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 15, 2014 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Having to bury a child is one of the many great fears that many parents have. The loss of a child, regardless of their age, can be devastating to families, particularly if the cause of death was highly preventable. A family in Connecticut is grieving the loss of their...
Pedestrian accident in Connecticut could equal higher fines
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 9, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
With pedestrian accidents seemingly on the rise in Connecticut, local activists have been requesting changes to state laws regarding the punishment drivers receive for their involvement. A bill was recently passed that would increase the fines these drivers are...
Head-on collision in Connecticut sends two men to the hospital
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 7, 2014 | Car Accidents, Firm News
There are times when the severity of injuries suffered in an accident aren't always immediately apparent. A recent head-on collision in Connecticut is responsible for sending two men to the hospital. While the victim of this crash was discharged from the hospital...
Connecticut trooper suffers serious injury in car accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 4, 2014 | Car Accidents, Firm News
It is safe to say that members of local law enforcement teams have dangerous jobs; they never know what they will encounter during the course of their work shifts. Connecticut State Troopers, who deal with incidents on the freeway, are often put in life-threatening...
Elderly woman in Connecticut killed in pedestrian accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 2, 2014 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
An accident in Connecticut is responsible for the loss of an elderly woman's life. The victim was apparently struck by a mini-van while she was crossing the street earlier this month. The driver believed to be responsible for this pedestrian accident reportedly failed...