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Connecticut Dog Bite Laws and Owner’s Responsibility [2026]

Connecticut Dog Bite Laws and Owner’s Responsibility [2026]
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Last Modified on Jan 08, 2026
Connecticut follows strict liability laws for dog bites, meaning dog owners are generally responsible for any damages caused by their dogs, regardless of the dog’s previous behavior or the owner’s knowledge of aggression. The only exceptions occur when the victim

Questions to Ask the Dog Owner After a Bite

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

A dog attack can happen in the blink of an eye, but its consequences can last forever. It is important to know what questions to ask a pet owner in the aftermath of a dog bite injury on Connecticut. …

Worst Mistakes to Make After a Dog Bite

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

You may think you will never become a victim of a dog attack, but thousands of these incidents occur every year. It is in your best interest to be prepared for a dog bite injury in case you or someone …

What Is the Average Dog Bite Settlement Amount?

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Last Modified on Sep 08, 2025

When a dog bites a victim, the injuries inflicted can be severe. Every year, an average of 43 people lose their lives due to fatal dog bite injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

It can …

Safety Tips for Pet Owners and the Public

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

Any dog can bite and inflict severe injuries on an unsuspecting victim. According to dog bite studies, an average of 337,103 emergency department visits occur each year in the United States due to dog bites. Pet owners in Connecticut

What To Do After a Dog Attack in Connecticut

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

by Attorneys Charles P. Reed and James E. Ringold of Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C.

 

The summer is a great time for dog-owners and dog-lovers alike, with great weather to bring a dog out on the town. You should, of course, …

Are dog bites more dangerous for children?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Victims of dog bite attacks in Connecticut can face extensive damage that results in both short-term and long-term injuries. But are some groups more susceptible to severe injury than others? Today, we at Loughlin Fitzgerald, PC, will examine one demographic …

Dog bites and PTSD

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Last Modified on May 29, 2025

After getting bitten by a dog in Connecticut, some people may want to forget the incident as quickly as possible. If the incident was particularly traumatic, though, it can be hard for people to move on, and sometimes people might …

Medical Care is a Necessity for Dog Bite Injuries

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Last Modified on Jan 07, 2026

Dog bites are particularly dangerous for children, who are more likely to be bitten than adults or the elderly. They’re smaller in stature and may not know how to approach a dog carefully or when to back away, so children …

What if you were bitten by a dog on the job?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Connecticut workers like you often do your job directly in the client’s home. Whether you are a painter, someone who installs appliances, or a person who does other forms of house or even yard work, you spend your hours “on …

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