Here in Connecticut, car accidents are not an unusual occurrence, unfortunately. Some of these accidents may not be preventable, but officials argue that many of them can be avoided if motorists make the right choices behind the wheel. One of the most senseless causes...
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Drunk driver causes the death of a man in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 28, 2014 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Although the use of alcohol will probably always be a part of society, the relentless effort by Connecticut authorities to keep alcohol away from driving has little effect. Daily reports about deaths and injuries caused by drunk driving accidents leaves one thinking...
Victim of crash in Connecticut may seek financial compensation
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 1, 2014 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Car accidents caused by the actions of someone who decided to drink and drive are truly unfortunate and senseless tragedies. Sadly, accidents caused by drunk drivers occur all too often, and these accidents tend to result in serious injury or death to the victims...
Man allegedly under the influence injures 3 in accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 17, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
In Connecticut, as in most states, drunk driving poses a potential risk to other drivers on the road. Driving under the influence can lessen a driver's ability to respond to changes in road conditions and it can also impair a driver's judgment. One man reportedly...
Death, multiple charges for teens driving under the influence
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 13, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
While there is no argument that drunk driving claims far too many lives each year, the most tragic accidents involve young lives -- lives that have yet to really begin. One recent Connecticut accident claimed one teenage girl's life and changed three other teenagers'...
Man accused of driving under the influence facing new charges
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 22, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Many residents of Connecticut have likely been following the developments in a recent accident that claimed two young lives. Arrested for causing the accident is a foreign citizen who stands accused of driving under the influence. According to the authorities'...
2 killed, 3 injured by possible drunk driver in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 9, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
In the early morning hours of Nov. 3, a tragic accident tore a Connecticut family apart. The family was hungry and went out grocery shopping. They were close to their home when an apparently drunk driver slammed into the back of the family's car at a red traffic...
Drunk Driver faces the wrath of the Connecticut law.
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 1, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Police agencies around the state have launched numerous enforcement programs that nab drunk drivers. However, a large percentage of all traffic deaths in the state of Connecticut are still due to alcohol. Unfortunately there is always another drunk driver. At 3:08...
Connecticut drunk driver hits police car
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Sep 12, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Property damage and personal injuries have once again been caused by a Connecticut drunk driver. The under-age drinker was stopped at a DUI checkpoint during the holiday weekend when the accident occurred. This recent incident emphasizes the dangers of driving under...
Connecticut officer injured after drunk driver strikes him
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 20, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
A recent drunk driving accident sent a Connecticut police officer to the hospital and landed a 31-year-old Massachusetts man in handcuffs on DUI charges. The accident occured when the 31-year-old plowed into the officer, who had pulled over to try and help the driver...