A car accident is troubling enough without tossing in complicated facts such as driving under the influence of alcohol. The propensity for any negligent driver to ruin the lives of others is great. When one adds alcohol to the mix, the amount of damage that can be...
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Connecticut state rep facing consequences after car accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 10, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
A hit-and-run accident is a troubling event because it often leaves a victim injured without assistance. That is why there is law in place in Connecticut, as well as in other states, which requires anyone involved in an incident to stop and render assistance to any...
Man involved in potential drunk driving accident surrenders
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 15, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
A drunk driving car accident is no doubt a tragic occurrence. Connecticut residents are likely to know about the recent crash involving two young parents and their unborn child. The truly catastrophic incident, which left both parents and their unborn child dead,...
Drunk driving accident pushes one driver off the road
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 2, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
The most troubling type of car crash is often the kind that was particularly avoidable. An example of such an unnecessary event might involve drinking and driving. When an individual gets behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking, their ability is impaired...
Wrong-way driver kills three in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 19, 2012 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
There is sometimes nothing worse than a fatal car accident caused by a drunk driver. In any circumstance, the loss of a loved one in an accident is a truly tragic event. Yet, when the event is a drunk driving accident, the utter senselessness of the act adds to the...
Drunk driving accident results in Connecticut man’s death
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 21, 2012 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
The dangers on the road are often indefinite, ranging from bad weather, poorly maintained roadways, to negligent driving. Some of the most harmful driving behavior involves drunk driving where an individual's reflexes and decision-making capabilities are dangerously...
Motorcycle crash leaves Connecticut man seriously injured
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Sep 10, 2012 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
We all feel a tiny inkling of fear when driving past a left turning vehicle. One always wonders if that driver will wait patiently until we pass before making that left turn in front of oncoming traffic. Sometimes drivers are impatient, and they turn giving themselves...
Connecticut man involved in possible drunk driving accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 16, 2012 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Many of us make decisions that we regret. However, the decision to drink and drive is one that should never be made because of the serious injuries such a decision may cause. Certainly the risks one takes when getting behind the wheel under the influence must be...
Nine teenagers in one SUV involved in Connecticut crash
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jul 5, 2012 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Connecticut residents are aware that negligent driving, especially driving while intoxicated, has the potential to affect innocent bystanders. A distracted or drunk driver can easily cause a car accident, which results in serious injuries, medical expenses and...
Former officer faces criminal, civil penalties after DUI crash
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 21, 2012 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Firm News
Drunk driving accidents sadly claim hundreds of lives every year. The crashes usually involve a tragic storm of negligence, serious injury and medical expenses. This was especially true in the case of a Connecticut police officer who, in 2010, fatally injured a...