Though not covered by federal law, every state has a drinking age of 21, plus their own drunk driving laws. Even so, more than 30 percent of all traffic fatalities involve alcohol. Connecticut has strict statutes against drunk drivers, and a recent study shows that...
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Month: July 2015
How the statute of limitations could affect you after a car crash
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jul 26, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
It is not unusual for someone involved in a serious car crash to refuse medical attention at the scene, and then wake up the next day or several days with severe pain and discomfort. It might take months, depending upon the injury, for symptoms to appear and cause you...
Challenges inherent in recovery for drunk driving accidents
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jul 24, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
The aftermath of a car accident in which the other driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol would seem, at least on first blush, to be a straightforward matter: you present your claim for compensation against that driver’s insurance company, and it...
What factors contribute to pedestrian accidents?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jul 19, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
According to information available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every year about 5,000 people die in pedestrian accidents nationwide and at least another ten times that many are injured. It is a certainty that Connecticut has its share of...
Alcohol vs. marijuana: study suggests one is worse for drivers
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jul 17, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Drunk driving has long been a source of mayhem on the roads. The increasing prevalence of drugged driving has added a new layer to this problem, and when it comes to mixing drugs and automobiles marijuana is the clear first choice. Recently, a study sponsored by the...
New law aims to prevent drunk driver from starting car
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jul 12, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
A new law aimed at preventing a drunk driving accident by preventing the drunk driver from starting his or her motor vehicle has just taken effect in Connecticut. The forces motorists convicted of driving under the influence to install an ignition interlock device on...
Police gather evidence in fatal bicycle accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jul 3, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Determining if a negligent driver was the cause of a pedestrian accident usually focuses on the actions taken by the driver immediately prior to the impact. A distracted driver whose failure to yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing in a crosswalk is just one...