Ten people were reportedly injured following a collision between a school bus and a minibus in Greenwich, according to local sources. Connecticut authorities responded to the public transit accident that sent 10 adults to Stanford Hospital. While no fatalities...
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Pedestrian accident leaves woman with life-threatening injuries
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 10, 2019 | Firm News, pedestrian accidents
Walking along roadways, crossing streets and generally being on foot near traffic can present many dangers. Unfortunately, even if an individual abides by the law and tries to be as careful as possible, he or she could still end up in a pedestrian accident. These...
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,...
Driver at fault in motorcycle crash charged
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 27, 2019 | Firm News, motorcycle accidents
Spring has officially sprung, and across Connecticut, motorcycle enthusiasts are dusting off their gear and gearing up for a ride. Other drivers know that extra caution must be used when sharing the road with motorcycles, because they are smaller and may be harder to...
Driver responsible for pedestrian accident possibly intoxicated
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 20, 2019 | Firm News, pedestrian accidents
Connecticut drivers are taught early on that it is important to keep an eye out for pedestrians. Understandably, if a driver decides to operate a vehicle while he or she is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, there may be serious consequences. Apart from the...
Risk of a train accident still shockingly high, says report
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 13, 2019 | Firm News, mass transit accidents
Trains are making a comeback. They have stayed the course, and advances in technology have allowed rail travel to keep a place in modern times. In Connecticut and elsewhere, trains remain an efficient way to move large quantities of freight or hundreds of people...
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...
Does a helmet matter in a motorcycle crash?
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 27, 2019 | Firm News, motorcycle accidents
Connecticut motorcycle enthusiasts, or at least some of them, may soon be required to wear helmets when out for a ride. Across the nation, roads are busier than ever, with many highways now having posted speed limits of 70 mph or higher. Now, the state is trying to...
Pedestrian accident injures local woman
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Feb 21, 2019 | Firm News, pedestrian accidents
Connecticut residents certainly know to be mindful of traffic while traveling on foot. Unfortunately, crossing the street is not the only danger for people out walking. Recently, a story about a pedestrian accident serves as a warning to the local community. A...
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...