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While certain factors, among them icy sidewalks, cluttered store aisles and slick surfaces, have the capacity to make anyone fall down, Connecticut’s older residents face an elevated risk of falling and injuring themselves when such environmental factors exist. At Loughlin …

At the law office of Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., we hope every Connecticut resident gets to enjoy the holidays safely with their loved ones, whether they are staying in town or traveling out of state. Weather conditions and busy highways are …

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 …

Motor vehicles are a major source of convenience, allowing people the freedom and independence to travel anywhere they wish with a little bit of planning and gas money. Most people in Connecticut depend on motor vehicles to make their daily …

Whether it’s for fun, for the holidays, or for celebrations, it’s not uncommon to find people throwing parties in Connecticut. Sometimes, drinking may be involved. There might even be minors drinking, which some households allow for during the holidays and …

People in Connecticut should understand that ride-sharing has different insurance rules than normal driving, and know how this affects them.

Anyone living in Connecticut who uses ride-share services can see the similarities with taxi and livery services. One thing that …

People in Connecticut should be able to walk along a sidewalk without fear of getting hit by a car or other vehicle. Assumptions like this, however, rely on drivers to operate their vehicles safely and responsibly and with the care …

More than 3,450 people lost their lives in 2016 and thousands more across the United States were seriously injured as a result of  distracted driving accidents. This includes talking and texting on a cellphone while behind the wheel. Yet …

September 25, 2018 – James Ringold, John Conway

On April 10, 2018, the Connecticut Supreme Court released its opinion in Amica Mutual Insurance Company v. Muldowney, 328 Conn. 428 (2018), affirming a $61,302.70 verdict for a landlord’s insurer in …

Connecticut residents often coexist with dogs, whether they belong to your neighbors, visiting family members, or friends. Unfortunately, dog attacks can happen to anyone at any time, even if you don’t have a dog. Children are particularly susceptible. Loughlin FitzGerald, …