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How to Prepare for the Snow in Connecticut

Articles,Slip-And-Fall Accidents On Thursday, February 27, 2020

By Attorneys Charles P. Reed and Dorothy J. Diaz-Hennessey of Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C.

As Northeasterners, Connecticut residents don’t fear a little snow. You probably know to plan ahead for the inevitable snow and ice storms. With each winter storm comes …

How can cyclists increase road safety?

Articles,Firm News On Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Cyclists can help increase the overall safety of the road by following the rules, remaining vigilant and increasing their visibility.

Everyone who uses the roadways in Connecticut plays a part in road safety. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration …

Using mediation in a legal case: What you need to know

Articles,Firm News On Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Learn more about mediation and how it works in a legal setting. Find out how it could help you handle a legal matter.

Mediation may be an option in some legal cases. Parties commonly use it in real estate, business …

5 tips for pedestrian safety in Connecticut

Articles,Firm News On Friday, June 7, 2019

Pedestrian accidents often have devastating consequences for walkers and joggers, but there are steps people can take to improve their safety when walking.

Whether they are walking to exercise or for work, to find their cars in a parking lot …

Insurance issues: A problem many ride sharers don’t think about

Articles,Firm News On Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Insurance liability can be complicated in a ridesharing accident. Uber and Lyft have insurance that covers injuries when their drivers are online.

When someone gets into a car accident in Connecticut, the person at fault for the accident foots the …

How to handle a rideshare auto accident in Connecticut

Articles,Firm News On Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Brush up on how to handle auto accidents dealing with ridesharing services, whether you are a passenger or motorist.

Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are undoubtedly convenient if you are looking to get around Connecticut without enduring the stress …

Auto insurance for rideshare vehicles: key information

Articles,Firm News On Wednesday, October 10, 2018

People in Connecticut should understand that ride-sharing has different insurance rules than normal driving, and know how this affects them.

Anyone living in Connecticut who uses ride-share services can see the similarities with taxi and livery services. One thing that …

Supreme Court Clarifies Connecticut Subrogation Law in Muldowney

Articles,Firm News On Tuesday, September 25, 2018

September 25, 2018 – James Ringold, John Conway

On April 10, 2018, the Connecticut Supreme Court released its opinion in Amica Mutual Insurance Company v. Muldowney, 328 Conn. 428 (2018), affirming a $61,302.70 verdict for a landlord’s insurer in …

How passengers can help everyone stay safe

Articles,Firm News On Tuesday, August 14, 2018

In most cases, passengers are not ultimately responsible for a driver’s behavior, but they can take important steps to help everyone stay safe.

In the Old West when stagecoaches reigned as a form of transport, a shotgun-toting passenger might sit …

Why more people are using alternative dispute resolution

Articles,Firm News On Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Learn about alternative dispute resolution. Discover how it can help in different legal cases and why people use it instead of other litigation options.

Every day the courts in Connecticut have overloaded dockets. They try to hear as many cases …

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