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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 …

Who are most at risk for dog bites?

Firm News On Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Although many will never do so, any dog in Connecticut has the potential to bite a human being. This means that any human being who ever comes in contact with a dog has at least some chance of receiving a …

The dangers of fall driving are very real

Firm News On Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Driving in Connecticut during the fall months provides the opportunity to take in the surrounding beauty. From the changing of the leaves to the wildlife, there’s always something to catch your attention.

Unfortunately, there are many dangers associated with fall …

Connecticut car crash injures 4 and kills 2

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Monday, September 9, 2019

Stamford, Connecticut, was the site of a deadly one-car accident approximately two weeks ago when a sedan carrying one 20-year-old and five teenagers crashed into two utility poles at a high rate of speed. As a result of the collision, …

What are the four types of falls?

Firm News,Slip-And-Fall Accidents On Saturday, August 31, 2019

Whenever you are walking in Connecticut, you are particularly vulnerable to a fall at the point when your weight shifts from one foot to the other and your body is momentarily off-balance. Any fall from a standing height has the …

Brake failure a frequent cause of commercial truck crashes

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Thursday, August 29, 2019

Because of their size and weight, commercial trucks gain considerable speed when traveling down Connecticut hills, and if the professionals driving those trucks do not know how to effectively slow their vehicles, they pose a serious safety threat to everyone …

What are some signs of bite infection?

Firm News On Tuesday, August 20, 2019

As a resident of Connecticut who has been bitten by a dog, you will have to remain vigilant for signs of infection afterward. Though the initial bite wound can be traumatic, the latent harm that possible infection presents can actually …

Are dog bites more dangerous for children?

Dog Bites & Injuries,Firm News On Friday, August 16, 2019

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 …

Social hosts may be liable for alcohol-related injuries

Firm News On Friday, August 9, 2019

For many people in Connecticut, drinking in private social situations is a normal part of everyday or regular behavior. In many cases, minors begin drinking well before the legal drinking age, often in the homes of family friends or even …

Pit bulls continue to be subject of attacks

Firm News On Saturday, August 3, 2019

Most people in Connecticut have likely heard stories about how aggressive some breeds of dogs can be. German Shepherds, Akitas and Doberman Pinschers are commonly among the types of dogs that people say can be involved in serious attacks on …

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