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Connecticut man charged with DUI in fatal hit and run accident

Car Accidents,Fatal Accidents,Firm News On Friday, November 2, 2012

A man with a prior DUI arrest on his lengthy record was arrested on Oct. 23 and accused of striking two pedestrians with his car and fleeing the scene. One of the men died of brain injuries suffered in the …

Are energy drink makers concealing products’ risks?

Firm News,Wrongful Death On Thursday, October 25, 2012

National trends indicate that people in New Haven and elsewhere are drinking less soda than they used to. In their place, energy drinks have become popular. Sales of these high-caffeine beverages jumped 17 percent last year as more people have …

Connecticut Parents: Tips for Your Children to Avoid Dog Bites

Firm News On Monday, October 22, 2012

Advice parents can share with their children to help avoid being bitten by dogs in the neighborhood and avoid liability should an injury occur. This article is brought to you by Loughlin FitzGerald.

As a parent, one of the most …

Officer charged in high-speed fatal collision

Car Accidents,Firm News On Friday, October 19, 2012

A Hartford police officer has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with a car accident that took the life of a 50-year-old man in July. Prosecutors say the officer was out of control as he was on his way …

Dog attack on elderly woman inspires tougher ordinance

Firm News On Monday, October 15, 2012

More than six months after an 89-year-old woman was nearly killed when a pair of dogs mauled her in her front yard, the Waterbury Board of Alderman has tightened the city’s ordinance regarding dog safety. From now on, an animal …

Boogaard Lawsuit Against NHL Might Put the League in the Penalty Box

Firm News,Wrongful Death On Tuesday, October 2, 2012

While the lawsuit brought by Derek Boogaard’s family against the NHL is still in the early stages, it has the potential to open up a Pandora’s box of lawsuits that may arise in the future.

The lawsuit itself focuses on …

Number of Work-Related Deaths in Connecticut Fell in 2011

Fatal Accidents,Firm News,Wrongful Death On Wednesday, September 26, 2012

A weak economy was cited as a contributing factor in the decline of work-related fatalities in Connecticut last year. In 2011, there were a total of 36 deaths, a drop from 49 in 2010. The number of fatalities also falls …

High Rate of Pedestrian Fatalities in Connecticut

Car Accidents,Firm News On Wednesday, September 19, 2012

The United States Department of Transportation recently released statistics concerning pedestrian accidents nationwide. The statistics do not include any accidents that occurred on private property.

The data reveals that across the country, the highest pedestrian fatality rate for those over …

Number of CT Teen Drivers Causing Fatal Crashes Continues To Decline

Fatal Accidents,Firm News On Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Connecticut’s strict teen driving laws have now been in place for four years, and the data regarding teen fatal accidents continues to be encouraging. Connecticut has seen a 34 percent decline in motor vehicle accidents involving teenage drivers in recent …

Army and NFL Work Together to Fight Concussions

Firm News On Thursday, September 6, 2012

Concussions have become one of the most talked-about risks to football players of all ages. Questions surrounding the difference between headaches and head injuries are numerous. As a result, the NFL and the Army came together on August 30th at …

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