Connecticut drivers might be interested to learn that, in 2012, truck crashes killed 3,921 people and injured 104,000. There were 333,000 trucks involved in trucking accident cases that year. The majority of people who died in these crashes were in other vehicles at...
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Month: February 2015
Connecticut accident harms several people
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 23, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Several vehicles were involved in an accident on the early morning of Feb. 14 in Wallingford that caused Interstate 91 to be shut down for approximately six hours. An initial car accident resulted in one vehicle being broken down on I-91 northbound between exits 14...
Young people at greatest risk of drunk driving fatality
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 18, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Connecticut readers might be interested to learn that, according to a report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly one-third of all traffic-related fatalities in 2012 were the result of drunk driving collisions. In raw numbers, 10,322...
Wrong-way driver killed, 5 seriously injured on I-95
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 14, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Connecticut State Police reported that an alleged wrong-way driver in the southbound lanes of I-95 was killed in a series of accidents occurring on Feb. 8. Five others were seriously injured. Reportedly, the accidents started at 12:48 a.m. Officers reported that a...
Shoulder injuries in car accidents
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 12, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Connecticut drivers and other people who may have been in an accident might have suffered harm to their shoulder. The assembly of collarbone, shoulder blade and upper arm is one of the most critical physical structures to the human body, and the tremendous stresses...
Crashes caused by worn tires
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 10, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Motorists in Connecticut may know that worn tires can increase the risk of being involved in a car accident. Researchers discovered that many tires lose a significant amount of grip by the time they reach the halfway point. The National Highway Traffic Safety...
Crash injures 2 in Danbury
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 5, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
According to reports, an accident involving a car and box truck that occurred on Jan. 28 in Danbury injured two people. The accident happened around 9:50 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-84. A person driving a Subaru Impreza reportedly lost control of the car due to...
Distracted driving injuries and fatalities
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 3, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
While most Connecticut drivers know that distracted driving is extremely dangerous, they may not know just how serious it can be. In fact, every day, it is estimated that nine people lose their lives in crashes that are caused by distracted drivers. Additionally, more...
Rolling over: surviving the most extreme car accidents
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 1, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A vehicle rollover can be catastrophic for those inside; though cars only roll in three percent of serious accidents, rollovers accounts for a third of all car accident fatalities. However, Connecticut drivers may be pleased to hear that rollover safety is increasing....