Route 15 was temporarily closed following a deadly four-vehicle accident on the Trumbull/Stratford line on April 26. The early morning crash claimed the life of one motorist and injured two others including a worker with the Connecticut Department of Transportation...
Common causes of motor vehicle accidents
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 27, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Connecticut drivers may want to learn more about a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that found that in 2012, over 2.5 million Americans went to the emergency room due to motor vehicle accidents. Based in part upon statistics compiled by...
Blood alcohol concentration levels and their effects
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 24, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a listing of the effects of different blood alcohol concentration levels on driving skills. Based on information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the American Medical Association and...
Filing a claim after a car accident
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 20, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Many people who are injured in car accidents in Connecticut are unsure what to do when the other driver is at fault. By gaining an understanding of what to do after a car accident ahead of time, a person may be better prepared to seek compensation after they are...
Tips for driving in rainy weather
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 16, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Drivers in Connecticut may need to think about the wet weather that comes with spring because, according to AAA, these conditions are a contributing factor in 1.2 million traffic collisions around the country every year. While remaining alert is one of the best things...
Understanding the severity of a jaw injury after a car crash
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 13, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Connecticut drivers might be interested in some facts about one type of injury that can result from a serious car accident. In severe cases, an injury to the jaw can require surgery and lengthy recovery time in order to completely heal. When a person experiences...
Connecticut pedestrian seriously injured after hit-and-run
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 8, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
According to law enforcement authorities with the Norwalk Police Department, a 55-year-old man is in serious condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. The incident occurred on April 1 just after 5:00 a.m. on the Interstate 95 South on-ramp from West Avenue...
Fiery Connecticut 2-car crash kills 1, injures 3
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 6, 2015 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Police in Connecticut's state capital say that they have yet to determine what may have caused a two-car crash in the early morning hours of March 31 that claimed the life of a 40-year-old man and injured three others. Hartford police say that their accident...
Connecticut accident kills 1 in fiery crash
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 2, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A two-car accident at the intersection of Garden and Mather Streets in Hartford on March 31 left one person dead and one vehicle in flames. The police, fire department and EMS arrived on the scene to manage the area, put out the flames and transport victims to a...
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