It can be so hard to prevent accidents while driving, and attentive driving is an important safety precaution on our roadways. The consequences for auto accidents can be permanent and fatal. That is why there are laws and protocols in place to protect people on the...
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Wife of ESPN sportscaster killed in fatal auto accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 12, 2017 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Chris Berman has had a long and successful career as a sportscaster with ESPN, starting with the network in 1979. He and his family received some tragic news recently, after his wife of 33 years, Kathy Berman, was killed in a fatal auto accident in Connecticut....
Proposed law could impact wrongful death lawsuits
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 21, 2017 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Most Connecticut residents understand that if a loved one is killed as the result of the negligence of another, there is a right to legal recourse for those left behind. However, the process of constructing a wrongful death legal case is a complicated matter, and...
Fatal accident results in recent criminal charges
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 5, 2017 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
When a family is faced with a sudden and tragic loss at the hands of a careless driver, the wait for justice can seem indefinite. Investigating these types of cases can take many months, and families are often left feeling hopeless as they wait for a legal resolution...
Fatal accident was the result of wrong way highway driving
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 16, 2017 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Few things are more frightening to Connecticut drivers than encountering a wrong-way driver on a dark stretch of road. That was the exact scenario that one driver faced on a recent night close to New Haven. The result was a fatal accident that claimed the lives of...
Speed a contributing factor in Connecticut fatal accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 23, 2016 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
A recent car crash in Connecticut is responsible for the death of one individual. The fatal accident reportedly occurred in Bridgeport on June 19. Police believe that speed was a factor in this tragic event. According to reports, a 31-year-old male was driving through...
Fatal accident in Connecticut claims 2 lives
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 26, 2016 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Two individuals recently lost their lives in a tragic crash in Connecticut. The fatal accident reportedly occurred in the Shelton area on May 19. Police are still investigating the cause of this incident. According to reports, an SUV driven by a 30-year-old male was...
1 killed and 1 injured in Connecticut fatal accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 14, 2016 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
A serious car crash in Connecticut has claimed one life and has left another individual injured. This fatal accident recently occurred in the Shelton area. Any witnesses to the crash are being asked to please come forward. This particular accident occurred in front of...
Drugs possibly contributed to fatal accident in Connecticut
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 5, 2016 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
Police in Connecticut are in the process of investigating a fatal two-vehicle accident that occurred in Waterbury. According to reports, the driver believed responsible for the crash was found to have drugs on his person. It is still unknown if the drugs contributed...
Fatal accident in Connecticut claims 1 life
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 26, 2016 | Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents, Firm News
A young man in Connecticut lost his life after his vehicle was struck by another car. The fatal accident is said to have occurred on April 18 in Bridgeport. The driver believed to be responsible for this incident is being investigated by local authorities. According...