Pedestrians, you may now advance to the crosswalk, signal that you intend to cross, and cross safely in compliance with law. Also, it is now against the law for a motorist to open a car door into your path to hit you. Crosswalk laws Connecticut has passed important...
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How pedestrians can better protect themselves
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 17, 2021 | pedestrian accidents
The numbers are grim. Despite fewer motor vehicles on the road last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, pedestrian deaths in the U.S. soared 21% in 2020 compared with the previous year. The figure is based on vehicle miles traveled, which factors in the volume of...
Connecticut pedestrians: high risk potential and exposed vulnerability
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jan 14, 2021 | pedestrian accidents
Size and protective armor matter. Is it any wonder that drivers and other occupants in passenger vehicles almost always fare worse than truck drivers do in accidents involving a car and a commercial truck? Or that the same holds similarly true for motorcyclists...
Pedestrian accident may have been intentional crime
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 29, 2019 | Firm News, pedestrian accidents
Connecticut drivers know to use extra caution when driving in places where there is the likelihood of pedestrian traffic, such as a parking lot. Most drivers can probably recall a trip to a grocery store or gas station where a person on foot seemed to appear out of...
State raises awareness about pedestrian accident potential
On Behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 16, 2019 | Firm News, pedestrian accidents
The weather is beautiful and summer is just around the corner. Many Connecticut families are on the hunt for some free fun and a day spent together. A new initiative provides exactly that, along with some helpful public safety information regarding the risk of a...
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...
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...
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...
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...