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When Connecticut residents think about driving under the influence, alcohol is usually the first substance which springs to mind. However, drugs may be the bigger concern when it comes to collisions caused by impaired driving. At Loughlin and Fitzgerald, we …

Although you may not consider dog bites to be a common occurrence, the number of incidents which occur each year is actually increasing. While many people might think that dogs chasing mailmen is a stereotype, it is postal workers who …

When Connecticut residents host an open house, they may think more about their home’s appearance than its safety. However, people may slip or fall in a house if they are not aware of potential hazards. It is usually up to …

When you host a party at your Connecticut home, you likely focus on providing an enjoyable evening. However, you may want to pay closer attention to what can happen after your guests leave. We at Loughlin Fitzgerald know that sometimes …

As Connecticut residents read stories about dog bites in the paper and hear about them on the news, they may wonder how common these attacks are. These events are not as rare as many people might think. According to the …

Pedestrians were less safe for car accidents in 2016 than in previous years, according to a new study. Reviewing data collected in the first half of last year, the report says that pedestrian fatalities have increased at four times the …

Connecticut drivers may think they are being responsible as long as they are not drinking and driving. However, it can sometimes be just as dangerous to be drowsy behind the wheel. It is important to understand how fatigue affects people …

Fatal accident rates rose sharply in 2016.

Preliminary data provided by the National Safety Council, a nonprofit safety organization, shows a troubling uptick in the number of fatal car accidents across America. The NSC reports that 40,200 people were killed …

You might think that one of the most embarrassing things which can happen at work is falling down in front of your coworkers. In some situations, however, slips can be dangerous. Although they may seem common enough, these incidents account …

While many Connecticut parents may prefer that their teenagers do not drink until they are 21, the legal drinking age can be more flexible than people imagine. According to the Washington Post, underage drinking is allowed under certain conditions in …