A truck-car accident in Waterford that killed three of the four occupants of the car has led to four lawsuits on behalf of the deceased, three of which have now been combined into a single action. The accident occurred when traffic on Interstate Freeway 95 had slowed...
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Month: August 2015
Pedestrians face risks posed by distracted driver mistakes
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 28, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
Pedestrians usually end up being the losers in an auto-pedestrian accident. Rules, such as those requiring drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks, have been enacted into law in Connecticut in an effort to protect people from drivers whose...
Strategic considerations following a drunk-driver accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 24, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Getting into any car accident with another driver is never a good thing, but being involved in an accident that involves a drunk driver almost always makes things worse. Drivers under the influence of alcohol frequently engage in behaviors that make accident...
Distracted walking” — how serious a problem is it?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 22, 2015 | Auto-Pedestrian Accidents, Firm News
When vehicle-pedestrian accidents occur, the temptation is to automatically blame the driver. But is this always the case? Evidence suggests that the inquiry should be more open to examining the behaviors of the pedestrians as well. Distracted driving is a recognized...
How worn tires could lead to car accidents
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 18, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Your tires are some of the most important parts of your car. Yet, they are often the most ignored, unless one pops or otherwise goes flat. Yet, not doing proper maintenance of your tires could lead to a greater risk of accidents, especially on Connecticut’s...
How bad tires could lead to a car accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 16, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
The tires on your car are one of its most important components. Yet, it is also one of the most overlooked. Neglecting the health of your tires could lead to a car accident, especially when it is raining or Connecticut’s brutal snowy winter sets in. Here are...
Drunk driving trends in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 14, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
No matter where you go within the United States, if you are caught driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent, you will be charged with driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated or a similar offense. Even without the legal aspect of it, being a...
What happens if I do not win my case at trial?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 6, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Seeking compensation from another driver or that person's insurer after a car accident can be a time-consuming and sometimes frustrating process even if you prevail at trial. And not every plaintiff is successful in the courtroom. If you have gone through the process...
Are funeral expenses recoverable for Connecticut wrongful death?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 6, 2015 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
A fatal car accident in New Haven can leave those who are grieving over the loss of a loved one with difficult decisions to make about the accident. When a person is killed or injured as the result of the negligence of another, Connecticut laws allow the accident...
I’ve been offered a settlement of my claim. Should I accept it?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 2, 2015 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Insurance companies have a few things in common. In their advertising they all want you to believe that they are "on your side," and that "like a good neighbor" you are "in good hands" with them. Something else they have in common is that they are profit-driven...