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Number of dog bites each year

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

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 …

Pedestrian fatalities on the rise

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Last Modified on Nov 25, 2025

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 …

Understanding driver fatigue

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Last Modified on May 29, 2025

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 …

2016: A record year for fatal accidents

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

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 …

How do you remove tripping hazards at work?

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Last Modified on Nov 28, 2024

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 …

Legal Underage Drinking in Connecticut

Legal Underage Drinking in Connecticut

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Last Modified on May 19, 2026
In Connecticut, individuals under 21 are generally prohibited from possessing alcohol, although state law provides specific exceptions. A minor may legally consume alcohol if accompanied by a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 21 or older, as part of a

Understanding spinal cord injuries

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

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?

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Last Modified on Mar 04, 2026

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

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Last Modified on Mar 07, 2025

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

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Last Modified on Mar 10, 2025

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 …

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