The roadways of Connecticut may have grown more dangerous. As reported by Fox61, the first four months of 2020 saw a 34% increase in deaths related to motor vehicles compared to the same months in 2019. Speeding over 80 mph has also increased; state police are...
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Drunk driving accidents are a state and national problem
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 10, 2016 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Impaired drivers can be found every day on roads across the United States. Sadly, Connecticut is not immune to this issue. As a result, drunk driving accidents occur rather frequently, leaving victims or -- in the event of fatality -- their surviving family members...
Financial compensation available follwing DUI-related accidents
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 3, 2016 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Numerous individuals in Connecticut and elsewhere have been injured or lost their lives in accidents with drunk or otherwise impaired drivers. DUI-related auto accidents occur daily. Those who are negatively affected by such incidents may be entitled to seek financial...
Drunk driving accidents are a major problem
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 3, 2016 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
In Connecticut and elsewhere, drunk driving is a major problem. Drunk driving accidents are responsible for numerous deaths and injuries every year. Those who have been negatively affect by such incidents may have legal recourse. On average, 28 people across the...
Connecticut drunk driving accidents: Man charged for fatal crash
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 2, 2016 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
A Connecticut man has been charged for his alleged involvement in a fatal car crash. Authorities believed that he was impaired when he struck a car and killed two of its occupants -- both children -- in Dec. 2015. Drunk driving accidents such as this one are,...
Connecticut drunk driving accidents: What are dram shop laws?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 4, 2016 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Accidents caused by drunk drivers are a real concern in Connecticut, as they happen far too frequently. When drunk driving accidents do occur, it is normal for the victims or -- in the event of fatality -- their family members to question who may be held accountable...
Seek financial compensation following a drunk driving accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 23, 2016 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
A great number of Connecticut residents have been injured or lost their lives at the hands of impaired drivers. It is a sad but true reality. Fortunately, following drunk driving accidents, it is possible for victims or, in events resulting in fatalities, victim's...
Driver allegedly under the influence hits pedestrian
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 28, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
A teenager in Connecticut died on Christmas night after being struck by a vehicle. The driver believed responsible for the incident was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Charges have been filed in this case. According to a local...
Hit by a drunk driver? Compensation may be available
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 30, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Driving while impaired is a problem nationwide. Sadly, despite public safety campaigns and DUI enforcement, Connecticut is not immune to this issue. In fact, this is a problem that affects numerous Connecticut residents every year. When a drunk driver causes an...
Drunk driving accidents still require proof of negligence
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 22, 2015 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Unfortunately, it is all too easy to become the victim of drunk driving accident in New Haven, Connecticut. A victim who suffers serious injuries at the hands of a drunk driver might be entitled to financial compensation, but notice the use of the word...