On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 6, 2019 | Truck Accidents
The massive semi-trucks and tractor-trailers that people see driving in and around New Haven can seem intimidating. Fortunately, the drivers who operate them train extensively on how to do so safely. Yet truck drivers are like everyone else on the road and thus are...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 2, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
For many Connecticut children, riding the bus is a part of daily life. Many student use buses to get back and forth to school. While riding the bus can be a fun way to hang out with friends and talk about the day, they could be at risk for getting hurt. Bus and truck...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 18, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Connecticut drivers are likely aware that as the summer heat increases, so does the amount of traffic on the roads shared by residents and tourists alike. Crowded highway lanes lead to an increased risk of a trailer-truck accident. Even though some motorists are...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Dec 28, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
A recent event on a state roadway forced an evacuation of the area. The negligent truck driver was cited for his role in the accident. The Connecticut state road was briefly closed as authorities managed the aftermath of the event. The man was driving a fully...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Nov 16, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
It was a tragic morning in Connecticut recently due to a crash on the roadway. One man was killed in an early-morning trailer truck accident in Greenwich. Several other crashes were reported in the area during morning traffic, leading to reports of delays and...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Aug 24, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Police were seeking a truck driver after a hit and run incident that damaged a utility pole and caused a vehicle rollover. The incident in Connecticut resulted in a search for the driver of the truck. The negligent truck driver was later found by police and charged...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Jun 22, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Sometimes motorists call for help on highways. Other motorists honor that need by being aware and staying well out of the way when they see a disabled motorist, knowing that one day they may find themselves in a similar situation. If drivers are inattentive, it can...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | May 31, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Holiday weekends bring more traffic to the roads. These heavily traveled weekends can make Connecticut roadways a more dangerous place for drivers and passengers, often resulting in car and truck accidents. All drivers must be alert and aware of the challenges they...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 23, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
A serious accident required the services of multiple first responder departments in the early morning hours of a recent Tuesday. The crash involved three commercial trucks, as well as six additional vehicles. As with so many trailer truck accident sites, the area was...
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC | Mar 15, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
A fatal accident has claimed the life of a young man, and has raised a number of questions about liability. The Connecticut incident involved a personal vehicle and a commercial truck, but the trailer truck accident occurred while the truck was parked, not in motion....
