On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 16, 2019 | motorcycle accidents
Drivers in Connecticut share the roads with many other types of vehicles, including motorcycles. Unfortunately, sometimes a motorcyclist may get the short end of this. Due to the smaller size of a bike and the lack of protection the vehicle offers its rider, many...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Oct 23, 2019 | motorcycle accidents
The fall months in Connecticut are the perfect time to get out on the motorcycle to ride the blacktop – crisp and clear and beautiful. But there are those days when the rain hits and you are still itching to ride. You always play it safe and check your bike before...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Sep 12, 2019 | motorcycle accidents
Drivers on the road do not always pay attention. This fact is evident in the number of accidents every day. Whether such incidents are due to texting and driving, becoming distracted or daydreaming behind the wheel, drivers are lucky to come home unscathed....
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 23, 2019 | Firm News, motorcycle accidents
Summer is coming, and motorcycle drivers are back on the roads. Connecticut motorists must take extra care to watch for persons on foot, motorcycles, bicycles and smaller vehicles. Everyone knows it is against the law to drink and drive, but some motorists choose to...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 29, 2019 | Firm News, motorcycle accidents
A man is dead following a collision between his motorcycle and a pickup truck, according to authorities. Connecticut State Police confirmed the death of the 26-year-old man in Canterbury on the morning of April 25. The driver of the other vehicle avoided injury, and...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Apr 24, 2019 | Firm News, motorcycle accidents
Connecticut motorcycle drivers are back on the road in full force. Nice weather has tempted many to take to the road for a little adventure. Some riders choose to take a passenger along for the ride. In the event of a crash, both the biker and any passenger may suffer...
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...
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...
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...
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...
