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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 …

Social hosts may be liable for alcohol-related injuries

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

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

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

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 …

Can you become a social host without knowing it?

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

Some parents in Connecticut take a cynical view of teen drinking. They figure that teens are going to drink anyway, so they might as well provide their children and their friends with alcohol in their home where they can keep …

Using mediation in a legal case: What you need to know

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

Learn more about mediation and how it works in a legal setting. Find out how it could help you handle a legal matter.

Mediation may be an option in some legal cases. Parties commonly use it in real estate, business …

DOT wants to relax trucker drive time rules

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

Anyone who lives in Connecticut and has ever been alongside a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle on the road knows how quickly they can feel dwarfed when in a typical passenger vehicle. The large size of these rigs is …

Are dogs of certain breeds more likely to bite?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

If you or a loved one sustains a dog bite in Connecticut, you should take it seriously. Dog bites can lead to illness, disfigurement, psychological trauma and a number of other health issues. However, even if a dog bite occurs, …

Safety tips all new drivers should follow

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

For new drivers, the risk of an accident is higher than for those with more experience. For instance, a driver who has been behind the wheel for 20 years knows that there is a good chance that the driver drifting …

Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle Connecticut crash

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

Regardless of who is at fault, a motorcyclist is more vulnerable to injury in a collision with a car than occupants of the other vehicle. This is due to the exposure that results from sitting on top of a vehicle …

The risk of MRSA infection from a dog bite

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Last Modified on Jun 08, 2025

A bite from a dog can put a person at risk for a number of serious diseases, including tetanus and rabies. People in Connecticut may not associate an infection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with a canine attack. However, according to …

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