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What are Connecticut’s laws for teenage drivers?

Car Accidents,Firm News On Sunday, April 5, 2020

[Updated April 6, 2020]

If you are concerned about the risk that teenage drivers pose on the roads in Connecticut, you are not alone. Even the most responsible teenager lacks sufficient experience with which to make critical decisions in what …

A brief refresher on CT’s dram shop laws

Firm News,Social Host Liability On Wednesday, March 11, 2020

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, Connecticut bartenders and their owners should brush up on their knowledge of the state’s dram shop laws, as doing so can keep them from assuming liability for an intoxicated person’s harmful actions. …

Connecticut’s social host laws

Firm News,Social Host Liability On Friday, March 6, 2020

It comes as no surprise that in Connecticut it is against the law for a person 20 years old or younger to possess alcohol or to consume alcohol. However, the state’s laws go beyond the actions of any minor person …

Connecticut’s Incoming Paid Family and Medical Leave Act

Firm News On Sunday, March 1, 2020

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

Whether it’s the birth of a child, your own health problems, or those of a family member, personal and medical issues can be extremely disruptive. There is …

Understanding the long-term effects of dog bite injuries

Firm News On Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Many people throughout Connecticut, and across the U.S., keep dogs as pets. While many spend their lives as loving companions, there are frequent incidences of dog bites and attacks. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 4.5 million people suffer …

Tips for driving safely in an unfamiliar area over the holidays

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Thursday, November 28, 2019

Many of us will be driving to unfamiliar destinations this holiday season. Whether you’re going to a party in a part of the city you haven’t been to before or you’re taking an out-of-state road trip, being in an area …

What is ‘Blackout Wednesday?’

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Monday, November 18, 2019

If you’re already dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident, you may still be somewhat anxious when you get behind the wheel. The upcoming holiday season may be particularly nerve-wracking because you know that there are more drunk …

Holiday gatherings can lead to dog bites

Firm News On Monday, November 11, 2019

If you’re spending Thanksgiving, Christmas or other holidays this season at relatives’ or friends’ houses, it’s important to be careful around their dogs. Even if the pet knows you well, a large holiday gathering can cause them to behave in …

Taking action after house party negligence

Firm News On Thursday, November 7, 2019

When you allow your underage child to attend a house party, likely, you do so with the assurance that responsible adults will be present. You may even speak with the parents who will be in attendance at the house party …

Mother, daughter say state trooper was drunk when he hit them

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Monday, November 4, 2019

Sometimes, victims of car crashes can hold others liable in civil court besides the at-fault driver. A Connecticut mother and daughter are suing a Connecticut State Police (CSP) trooper as well as the state itself and the owners of a

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