Halloween and Premises Liability: What You Should Know
October 10, 2023With fall in the air, you know what that means – it is spooky season. This is a fun time; most families love being together, trick-or-treating, dressing up, and walking through haunted houses. When you think of spooky season, you probably don’t consider the injuries you may sustain while on someone else’s property. Unfortunately, Halloween-related …
Fireworks Laws and Liability in Connecticut
July 5, 2023As the summer season approaches, many people in Connecticut eagerly anticipate the colorful displays and thrilling fireworks explosions. However, it is essential to understand the laws and regulations surrounding fireworks to ensure both safety and compliance with the law. Here, you can learn more about fireworks laws in Connecticut and explore the state’s legal framework …
Understanding Connecticut Pool Regulations
June 5, 2023Whether you’re a current pool owner or considering adding one to your Connecticut property, it’s essential to understand the state’s pool regulations. These rules play a critical role in ensuring safety and preventing accidents while also helping you avoid potential legal liabilities. In our experience at Jonathan Perkins Injury Attorneys, we’ve seen numerous cases related …
Seriously Hurt at a Friend’s House: To Sue or Not to Sue
September 30, 2022It was my friend’s fault. At least, that’s what I told myself at first. We were horsing around in his backyard, and he pushed me too hard. I went flying and landed awkwardly on my arm. The pain was excruciating, and the X-ray showed that I had broken my wrist. After a few weeks of …
Woman Killed in House Fire on Cynthia Cir Near Putney Dr
April 7, 2022West Haven, CT (April 6, 2022) – A woman died in a fire that broke out in West Haven on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, according to officials. West Haven Police Department officers, as well as local fire crews, were dispatched around 2:15 p.m. to a house fire on Cynthia Circle, close to Putney Drive and …
Rocky Hill, CT – Injuries Reported in House Fire on Richard Rd
March 31, 2022Rocky Hill, CT (March 30, 2022) – At least one person was hospitalized after a house fire on Richard Road Wednesday morning, March 30, according to reports from the Rocky Hill Fire Department. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene around 11:30 a.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered heavy flames coming from the front of the …
Willimantic, CT – Three Rescued, Hospitalized in Apt Fire on Main St
March 23, 2022Willimantic, CT (March 22, 2022) – Three people were hospitalized following a two-alarm fire that broke out in Willimantic on Tuesday morning, March 22. Around 9:00 a.m., fire rescue crews responded to an apartment building on Main Street for the blaze. One victim, an adult male, was hanging out of the window as a dump …
Clinton, CT – One Hospitalized in House Fire at on Colonial Dr
March 18, 2022Clinton, CT (March 18, 2022) – One person was hospitalized after sustaining life-threatening injuries in a house fire that broke out in Middlesex County on Thursday afternoon, March 17, fire officials said. Crews were dispatched to 8002 Colonial Drive in Clinton just after 1:00 p.m., according to the Middlesex County Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters …
Ansonia, CT – Three Hurt in House Fire in New Haven
February 16, 2022Ansonia, CT (February 16, 2022) – Two women were rescued from a burning home on Tuesday evening, February 15, per reports from the Ansonia Police Department. The fire took place around 7:30 p.m. at a home on Spring Street in New Haven County. According to Lieutenant Patrick Lynch of the APD, the department received a …
Marlborough, CT – Woman Rescued & Hospitalized After Oak Dr House Fire
January 19, 2022Marlborough, CT (January 18, 2022) – A woman was rescued and hospitalized after a fire broke out in Marlborough on Tuesday morning, January 18. Two sanitation workers were reportedly driving by the home on Oak Drive, where the fire occurred, around 7:30 a.m. and rescued the woman. The workers called 911 and assisted the woman, …
Watertown, CT – Victim Dies in House Fire at 214 Main St
January 17, 2022Watertown, CT (January 16, 2022) – One person died as a result of a house fire that broke out late Saturday evening, January 15, on Main Street, according to police. At 11:45 p.m., officers with the Watertown Police Department, along with fire rescue units, responded to 214 Main Street for a report of a structure …
New Haven, CT – Elm St House Fire Sends Victim to Hospital
January 11, 2022New Haven, CT (January 10, 2022) – One person was rushed to the hospital and five other people were displaced after an Elm Street house fire happened on Saturday, January 8. According to Deputy Chief Tim Kieley, members of the New Haven Fire Department responded to the blaze just after 3:30 p.m. One resident was …
Glastonbury, CT – Several Injured in Hollister Way Condo Fire
January 9, 2022Glastonbury, CT (January 8, 2022) – A two-unit condominium on Hollister Way in Glastonbury is a total loss after a fire broke out on Friday evening, January 8. Glastonbury Fire Chief Michael Thurz said that a few residents experienced minor injuries, as well as slips and falls, as a result of the incident. He added …
Injuries on Commercial Property
April 21, 2021Injuries on commercial property in Connecticut are meant to hold property owners accountable for any injury that an individual may sustain on their property due to dangerous conditions. The United States Department of Justice reports that premises liability cases are only second to automobile accidents in tort cases. Numerous premises liability cases involve injuries that …
Preventing Premises Liability
April 23, 2020When someone receives an injury or illness on someone else’s property, there is a good chance the property owner could have prevented the incident. These incidents are forms of premises liability, and property owners can find themselves liable for thousands of dollars in damages in these cases. While premises liability can be costly, property owners …