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Summer driving dangers for teens

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

Summer has arrived and you, like your fellow Connecticut residents, are no doubt eager to enjoy the warm weather. Many things can feel easier and more fun in the long, sunny days of summer compared to the cold days of …

Determining which dog breeds are the most dangerous

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

There are probably few in New Haven who don’t either own a dog or at least know someone who does.  Most of the time, these animals remain calm and docile around people. However, this calm demeanor often causes people to …

NON-CONTACT DOG INJURY CLAIM SETTLED FOR $176,500.00

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C. lawyer W. Glen Pierson just completed negotiating the settlement of a claim involving a client who fell to the ground after being startled by a barking dog. The dog, which was obscured from view by a fence …

Basics of traumatic brain injuries

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Anyone in Connecticut who has sustained a severe bump to the head can have some level of understanding about brain injuries. Even a mild hit can result in dizziness or confusion, even if just momentarily. As noted by WebMD.com, a …

Understanding wrongful death in Connecticut

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

Death is a normal part of life indeed. However, there are many different types of situations that can result in the unnecessary loss of life. Too many people in Connecticut die every year due to the negligence of others. Medical …

What types of damages are awarded for wrongful death?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

Many events can lead to the unexpected loss of a loved one. A fatal workplace accident and a deadly drunk driving car crash are just two examples of events that claim lives unnecessarily, leaving friends and family members to grieve. …

Attorney Eileen R. Becker Wins Jury Verdict In Premise Liability Case

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

A New Haven jury just decided that two Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C. clients were not legally responsible for personal injuries and other damages allegedly sustained by a claimant at the clients’ rental property. The claimant’s attorney asked for an award of …

Attorney Eileen Becker Wins Car Accident Case Before New Haven Jury

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

On April 29, 2015, a New Haven jury ruled in favor of a Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C. client in a motor vehicle accident case, tried before the Hon. Richard Burke. The client, represented by Loughlin FitzGerald trial lawyer Eileen R. Becker, …

Distracted driving continues to be a problem on Connecticut roads

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

A recent study discovered that on a daily basis, many people in Connecticut become distracted while operating a vehicle.

In Connecticut, according to Distraction.gov, drivers are not allowed to use a handheld device as they operate a vehicle and they …

What are Connecticut’s laws on dog bites?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

A dog may be a man’s best friend but there are important reasons to make sure that dogs and humans alike are protected against harm. When dogs attack people, the injuries, physical pain and emotional scarring can be severe. A …

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