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Not all dog bite victims are human

Firm News On Monday, February 12, 2018

Your pet is a member of your family. You would want to protect your children from being bitten by someone else’s dog, and the same goes for your own dog. At Loughlin FitzGerald, P.C., we know that a dog attack …

Icy sidewalks and the ongoing storm doctrine

Firm News,Slip and Fall Accidents On Thursday, February 1, 2018

No one has to tell Connecticut residents of the hazards that ice and snow present to roads, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots and outdoor stairs. Often they spend half of each year digging out from snow and/or ice storms and gingerly …

What will happen to my dog if he bites someone?

Dog Bites,Firm News On Friday, January 26, 2018

If you are a Connecticut dog owner, it would behoove you to make sure that he does not bite someone who is on your premises and that he does not escape from your home or yard and bite someone. If …

What you should know before filing a slip-and-fall lawsuit

Firm News,Slip and Fall Accidents On Saturday, January 20, 2018

Connecticut residents who have been injured as the result of a slip-and-fall accident often wish to sue the person they believe is responsible for their injury. FindLaw notes that these lawsuits where someone has slipped, tripped or fallen while on …

Why call an attorney out to the scene of a truck accident?

Firm News On Thursday, January 18, 2018

When a consumer vehicle and a commercial truck collide, the results are usually catastrophic. Considering the scale of the damage possible to every party in the accident, these accident scenes can grow tense quickly. Not only must the parties in …

What does premises liability mean for Connecticut business owners?

Firm News,Slip and Fall Accidents On Tuesday, January 16, 2018

With the weekend forecast including a major winter storm, this is a good time for Connecticut business owners to review the implications of premises liability. Forbes reminds tenants and owners alike that responsibility for the safety of your staff and …

How can I keep from being a road rage statistic?

Firm News,Motor Vehicle Accidents On Monday, January 15, 2018

If you are like many drivers in Connecticut and elsewhere, the thought of being a target of road rage can seem terrifying. Few incidents are scarier than being chased down and possibly harmed by an out-of-control driver. It also seems …

Teach your teens the dangers involved with underage drinking

Firm News,Social Host Liability On Sunday, December 31, 2017

You are an involved parent and you have done your best to teach your child about avoiding underage drinking. However, you know that teenagers often believe they know best, and they might do what they want despite your wishes, especially …

Options exist to help adjust to facial disfigurement

Firm News On Thursday, December 21, 2017

You visited friends and enjoyed their company. Your children came along and played with their pet, a small Labrador. Everything went fine for days. You were impressed with how careful the dog was with your kids, and you felt like …

Postal workers and dog bites

Firm News On Thursday, December 21, 2017

While Connecticut residents may think that the dog biting the mailman is a stereotype, there is some truth behind this idea. Because many people expect packages at their door during the Christmas season, it is important to understand why dogs …

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