Auto accidents can be difficult enough to deal with when the at-fault driver remains on the scene. Yet, the motorist who hit your vehicle might have decided to flee instead of stop. If you sustained injuries from the accident, you may worry that you will have to cover...
5 Tips for reducing distractions on the road
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Oct 29, 2020 | Car Accidents
Most people consider themselves safe drivers, but no one is immune from potential distractions behind the wheel. While a quick glance at your phone or reaching for something on the floor seem like innocent tasks, those split seconds are enough to jeopardize your life...
How dangerous is drowsy driving?
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Sep 17, 2020 | Car Accidents
Americans are a tired bunch. Over one-third of adults in the United States fail to get adequate sleep, and their drowsiness can impact their performance of other activities – such as driving. Like many people, you may think little of hitting the road while feeling...
Are you driving next to a distracted driver?
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 5, 2020 | Car Accidents
When drivers do not focus on their vehicles and what is around them, they can become a danger to the other drivers on the road. The trouble with reckless and negligent drivers is that you cannot always tell if they are a potential threat. What are the signs of a...
What is a cognitive distraction?
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Car Accidents
From pamphlets to billboards to commercials, drivers have learned that the three types of driving distractions are manual, visual and cognitive. Manual refers to actions that force a driver to remove his or her hands from the steering wheel. Visual distractions pull...
How does Connecticut combat distracted driving?
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving has a significant impact on auto accident injuries and fatalities. Like many states, Connecticut has taken legal steps to limit cellphone use and other distractions behind the wheel. Protect yourself and others on the road with this review of...
Sharing the road with automated vehicles
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Car Accidents
Motorists traveling on Connecticut's roadways may soon begin to notice automated commercial vehicles. Artificial intelligence is making it possible for self-driving vehicles to deliver cargo. However, motorists may need to exercise a greater degree of caution around...
A traumatic brain injury may jeopardize your emotional health
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 25, 2020 | Car Accidents
Residents of New Haven do not devote nearly as much time to their everyday commutes as those who live in major metropolitan areas, such as New York or Los Angeles. Still, if you are like most of your neighbors, you spend about 22 minutes every workday behind the wheel...
Intersection crash in Hampton kills 1, injures 2
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 27, 2016 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A two-vehicle auto accident in Connecticut is said to be responsible for injuring two individuals and killing another. The intersection crash occurred in Hampton on Thursday, June 24. The current conditions of the surviving victims have not been reported. According to...
Compensation for texting-related car accidents
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 25, 2016 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Texting while driving is still a serious problem across the country, Connecticut included. It is unfortunate that, despite repeated warnings and laws being put in place, many drivers still choose to text while operating their motor vehicles. Because of this choice,...
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