…Not literally, but it makes for a better blog title than “People Fighting Over Possession Of Dog In Connecticut Family Court.” Dogs are legally considered personal property under the laws of Connecticut. In Hade v. Kozlowski, 2008 WL 2039281, (Caruso, JTR) a major disagreement between the parties involved possession of their dog, a golden retriever named “Bandit”. JTR Caruso found that … Read more
The Connecticut Supreme Court just ruled on a case that helps to further clarify who is the keeper of a dog in Connecticut. To be strictly liable for damages under the dog bite statute one must be deemed to be the keeper of a dog. In Auster v. Norwalk United Methodist Church the Supreme Court held … Read more
Meet my two year old dog, Brady. Along with all of the love and joy she brings into my life, she also brings a whole lot of liability and responsibility. As her owner am strictly liable for her actions. If she were to bite someone, I am responsible regardless of whether or not I did anything … Read more
This post is about cash assistance and prison liens On CT Personal Injury cases. Whether you have been in a car accident or bitten by a dog – the State may coming looking for money from you. Learn your rights.
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What is a CT Injury? A lot of folks ask that question. Here are no nonsense answers. Knowledge is power. Learn more about CT personal injury claims here.
As you are lying in a hospital room it’s basically you and a TV. And on the TV is a constant barrage of ads for injury attorneys. And they all look the same. One lawyer indistinguishable from the next. All with some cheesy repetitive slogan. Where to turn? We are lawyers who go to Gaylord to answer your questions.
A Connecticut Personal Injury deposition is one of the most critical parts of your case. It may be your only chance to tell your story. Learn more here.
You decide to play whatever CD is in your car CD Player. You hope it’s not Kidz Bop. You’re relieved when Pearl Jam’s “Backspacer” comes on. You think the album is great. Then it happens. The only thing you remember is the noise. That terrible sound. You wake up. You’re in the hospital. You don’t know what happened. You don’t know what day it is. Everything hurts. Bad. You first thought is about your family. Are they okay? This is the beginning.
The first steps in a Connecticut wrongful death claim are important steps. I’ve been there with clients. I’ve been at the homes of grieving families. Folks who thought their loved one was coming home. Folks who got that call or an officer knocking on their door. It’s devastating. I understand that knowledge can empower families through the legal process. And I invite you to learn more about some of the first critical steps in a wrongful death claim here.