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Bacterial infections after a dog bite

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Last Modified on Mar 04, 2026

When a child sustains a dog bite, many Connecticut parents might worry about their child incurring a disease such as rabies. However, there are other infections children can get from animal bites. One of these is cellulitis and it …

Will my dog go to quarantine if it bites someone?

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Last Modified on Apr 24, 2025

If your dog bites someone in Connecticut, it is a scary situation for everyone. You hold the liability for the accident. According to the Connecticut General Assembly, the victim does not have to prove you were negligent or that your …

What should you know about dog bites and children?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Children in Connecticut are naturally curious about animals and may not realize the potential danger that a dog can pose. Knowing the facts about dog bites, how and when they occur, as well as the physical and psychological damage they …

Man and his dog both attacked by off-leash dog

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

Many people in Connecticut have dogs as pets and understand the strong bond that can exist between a dog and its owner and family members. However, that strong bond does not negate the responsibility of a dog owner to not …

Psychological trauma related to dog bites

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Residents of Connecticut who have been involved in dog attack incidents will sometimes be left with physical scars. However, chances are high that there will also be mental scars that need just as much care.

CNN iReport focused on the …

How does aggression affect dogs?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Residents in Connecticut may face dog attacks for many different reasons. Even dogs that you are familiar with could attack you seemingly without warning. In fact, a high number of dog attacks actually involve dogs that aren’t strangers to the …

Dog breeds: the data and the dangers

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Dogs are considered family members in a plethora of Connecticut households. After all, these furry friends can provide strong bonds and even protection. As loving as these creatures may be, it is impossible to predict the actions of a dog. …

Long-term affects of dog bite attacks

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

Connecticut residents who have been attacked by a dog will be dealing with many different short-term repercussions. These issues alone can be expensive, traumatic, and intense. But what about the long-term issues that can stem from dog bite attacks?

The …

What is negligent security?

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

Premises liability is about more than a slip-and-fall accident in Connecticut. Another side of this liability, known as negligent security, holds owners responsible for injuries sustained on their property due to a lack of security. At Loughlin Fitzgerald, we understand …

What injuries are most common in a dog attack?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

When you are the victim of a dog attack, there are many different injuries that you might suffer from. Injuries can range from debilitating and painful to downright disabling, and can cost you a lot of time and money during …

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