Driving is a daily activity for most adults in the United States. Unfortunately, it comes with its fair share of risks, especially when distractions take your attention away from the road. Distracted driving can lead to devastating consequences and there are many ways...
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Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
When might a fatal crash lead to a wrongful death lawsuit?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Sep 24, 2023 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
Every motor vehicle collision in Connecticut is inherently unique. The type of crash, the model of the vehicles involved and numerous other factors influence the extent of the property damage and injuries produced by any particular wreck. The worst collisions in...
Speeding and DUI contribute to increased road fatalities
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 17, 2020 | Drunk Driving Accidents, Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
New technology could prevent a fatal accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 6, 2019 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Spring is in full swing. With summer right around the corner, it may seem like everyone is out and about. Crowded Connecticut roads often mean a higher risk of a fatal accident, and the state is taking measures to prevent injuries. Recently, the state decided to try...
Fatal accident in Connecticut kills senior
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 4, 2019 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
A man in Ansonia who struck and killed a senior citizen back in September is now facing serious charges for his role in the crash, according to local sources. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles has confirmed the vehicle involved in the crash, a pickup truck,...
Fatal auto accident saddens entire community
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 7, 2019 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Many Connecticut residents are fortunate enough to belong to the sort of close-knit community that many only dream of. Especially in small towns, residents often rally around the local high school sports team, showing up in force to cheer the kids to victory. In some...
Wrong-way driver causes fatal auto accident on I-91
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 13, 2019 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Connecticut drivers may wonder just how others end up heading the wrong way on an Interstate. During the day, sober and coherent drivers may have no trouble making sure they are not entering the highway in the wrong direction, but once the sun goes down, when people...
Fatal accident shows how dangerous intersections can be
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 30, 2019 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Most licensed drivers in Connecticut understand that certain types of road layouts are more dangerous than others. Driving on a quiet, country lane may not pose as high of a risk for injury as navigating a busy intersection in a metropolitan region. In fact,...
Fatal auto accident results in fire
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 19, 2018 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
All a Connecticut resident need do is turn on the television and watch a few shows and commercials to see scenes of friends and family traveling here and there to celebrate the holiday season with loved ones. While certainly, these heart-warming scenes are meant to...
Fatal accident kills 2 and injures 3; driver at fault
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 28, 2018 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Winter is fast approaching, and Connecticut residents are no strangers to the sorts of hazards winter weather can bring. Darkness falls early, limiting visibility. Snow and ice may make road conditions dangerous. The holiday season also plays a role in the increased...