A recent two-car accident on Connecticut Route 20 that initially caused five injuries has led to its first death, that of a six-year-old girl who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, nearly a week after the event. The incident offers a glimpse into some of the...
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Month: June 2015
Truck accident cases require the best use of your resources
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 25, 2015 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Being in a collision with a commercial truck brings to mind many negative images, such as what can happen when you come into contact with something much bigger and heavier than you are. If you incur damages not only to your vehicle but to your person in the form of...
What damages are recoverable in a fatal motor vehicle accident?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 21, 2015 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
It is one thing to understand that if you have lost a loved one in an automobile accident that you may have recourse to the law to seek recompense for the costs connected with the untimely death of that person. But aside from theory, what exactly are you entitled to...
What happens if I am in an accident with a state vehicle?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 19, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
The state of Connecticut owns a fleet of motor vehicles for the official use if its employees in the performance of their employment. If you are involved in a car accident with one of these vehicles, and the driver of the state-owned vehicle is at least partially at...
What damages are available from a fatal car accident?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 17, 2015 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
The worst part of a fatal motor vehicle accident is without doubt the emotional trauma that immediately for the survivors of the deceased following the event. With the passage of time the shock subsides, and at some point those who have lost a loved one because of the...
Can a bar be liable to the victim of a drunk driving accident?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 11, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
The victim of a drunk driving accident may be entitled to do more than seek compensation for the negligence of the drunk driver. A bar, restaurant or other commercial establishment that sells or serves alcoholic beverages to a person who is intoxicated could be liable...
Driver seriously injured after colliding with dump truck
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 2, 2015 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
On the morning of May 30, 2015, a driver was seriously injured after colliding head-on with a dump truck in Brooklyn, Connecticut. According to the police, the driver was driving a Ford on Route 6 by Laurel Hill Road when he or she swerved into the path of the dump...