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Legal Underage Drinking in Connecticut

Firm News,Social Host Liability On Friday, March 17, 2017

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 …

Understanding spinal cord injuries

Brain Injury,Firm News On Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Despite your best efforts to be safe, there may come a time when you hurt your spine. Spinal cord injuries are not something to take lightly and can affect many aspects of your life in Connecticut. At Loughlin Fitzgerald, we …

How do you heal after a wrongful death?

Firm News,Wrongful Death On Thursday, March 2, 2017

When a loved one dies because of an accident at work, you might prefer to distract yourself rather than take time to grieve. Although you may want your grief to simply go away, sometimes this emotion lingers. The Mayo Clinic

Connecticut struggles to enforce “Move Over” law

Car Accidents,Firm News On Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Connecticut motorists who need help from police, paramedics, firefighters or other responders while on the road should feel confident that they can be safe in the process of getting help. Similarly, those who provide help to motorists should also feel …

Dog bite liability statutes

Dog Bites,Firm News On Friday, February 17, 2017

Recovering from injuries can be a long process but sometimes recovering from a dog bite brings unintended side effects. If you are bitten by a dog in Connecticut, you may be tempted to brush off the event if the injury …

Accuracy of breathalyzers

Drunk Driving Accidents,Firm News On Friday, February 17, 2017

When Connecticut drivers are pulled over on the road, there may sometimes be a breathalyzer test in their future. Because these devices are frequently used to determine how much a driver has had to drink, some people may wonder about …

Have drunk driving fatalities changed?

Drunk Driving Accidents,Firm News On Thursday, February 16, 2017

With much emphasis placed on drunk driving accidents, you may think that this type of collision happens every day in Connecticut. According to Connecticut Health I-Team, however, the most recent numbers indicate that the number of people killed in …

Vehicle-into-building accidents

Car Accidents,Firm News On Wednesday, January 25, 2017

When most Connecticut drivers think of car accidents, they likely think of collisions between two cars. However, vehicle-into-building crashes are not as uncommon as drivers may think.

Drivers may be surprised to learn how many car accidents involve buildings. According …

Winter sports and brain injuries

Brain Injury,Firm News On Thursday, January 19, 2017

While many Connecticut residents enjoy winter sports, they may not always consider the risks these sports present. It is not uncommon for injuries to occur, and it is good to be aware of the dangers of some winter sports, as …

Common steps to take when nursing home abuse is suspected

Firm News On Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Many incidents of elder abuse go unreported, but family members can take steps to protect their loved ones who are in senior centers.

Nursing home abuse may be more prevalent in Connecticut than the majority of the population realizes. According …

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