When Connecticut parents put their children on school buses, they reasonably expect bus drivers and other travelers to act with caution and safety so their children arrive to their destinations unscathed. Most parents definitely would not expect their children to...
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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,...
Teen driver causes fatal motorcycle accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 23, 2019 | Firm News, motorcycle accidents
When a Connecticut teen is preparing to obtain his or her driver's license, there is a lot to learn. Though practice and a good education program can prepare a teen driver to pass the road test, statistics show that newly-licensed drivers are at higher risk to be...
Pedestrian accident kills local mother, distracted driving blamed
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 17, 2019 | Firm News, pedestrian accidents
Connecticut drivers have been warned about the dangers of distracted driving. One might think that the people responsible for enforcing laws regarding unsafe driving may be more vigilant behind the wheel themselves, but this may not always be the case. In a recent...
Pedestrian accident injuries can be avoided
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 10, 2019 | Firm News, pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians in Connecticut and other states will always be vulnerable because they have no protection against the impact of vehicles. Advanced technology adds additional safety measures to each new model that comes onto the market, and while drivers are now safer...
Pedestrian accident victim loses life, investigation ongoing
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 2, 2019 | Firm News, pedestrian accidents
Winter has arrived in Connecticut, but drivers should be aware that many people are still out and about, walking close to roadways. Though certainly, most drivers would say that they do their best to be safe behind the wheel, an accident can happen in an instant. When...
Train accident statistics spark new regulations
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 26, 2018 | Firm News, mass transit accidents
During the winter months especially, Connecticut rail lines turn the countryside into a picturesque scene that resembles a vintage greeting card. With three operating passenger lines, a train chugging past a snowy hillside, or through a small town may look like a...
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...
Teen seriously injured in pedestrian accident
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 12, 2018 | Firm News, pedestrian accidents
As Connecticut parents are certainly aware, a teen getting his or her driver's license is both an exciting and a frightening milestone. As teens set out on their own, parents can only hope that they can recall all they have learned to stay safe behind the wheel, and...
Driver caused horrific motorcycle crash
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 5, 2018 | Firm News, motorcycle accidents
Motorcycle enthusiasts often band together for a ride, sometimes to raise awareness for a certain cause and sometimes just for fun. Connecticut drivers may have seen such an event in their travels. Drivers in larger vehicles should always exercise extra caution when...