Cookouts, pool parties, graduation celebrations — it's the best time of year in New Milford. But before the invitations go out, every parent in Litchfield County needs to understand one thing: if minors are drinking at your home, Connecticut law can hold you criminally and civilly responsible — even if you didn't supply the alcohol, and even if you weren't there.

No parent should have to get that phone call. But if your child was hurt at a graduation party where alcohol was involved, Connecticut law may hold the adult host responsible — and you may be entitled to more than you think. Here's what families in Litchfield County need to know.

If an insurance adjuster tells you that you were partly at fault for your accident, don't panic — and don't say another word before you read this. Connecticut law may still entitle you to significant compensation even if you share some of the blame. Here's what the insurers know that most people don't.

Spring is back in Litchfield County — and so are the fairs, flea markets, and outdoor events that come with it. But crowded spaces, temporary setups, and muddy pathways can turn a fun afternoon into a serious injury. If you got hurt on someone else's property, you may have more options than you think — and less time than you'd expect to act.

If you were hurt at work, filing a workers' comp claim may not be your only option. When a third party—not your employer—contributed to your injury, Connecticut law may entitle you to a separate civil claim for pain, suffering, and full lost wages. Most workers never know to ask.

Ernesto Miranda was accused of terrible crimes. Yet the case bearing his name became one of the most important legal decisions in American history. Sometimes bad people make good law — and the rights that came from his case have protected millions of people ever since. Here's what you need to know.

A recent federal court ruling should give every AI user pause. In United States v. Heppner, a judge ruled that conversations with an AI chatbot had no confidentiality protection—and the government could use them as evidence. If you've ever typed a legal question into an AI, here's what you need to know.

Some Connecticut residents are receiving jury duty summonses more often than expected — and there's a specific reason why. If you've been summoned within three years of your last service, you have rights, but ignoring that summons is never the answer. Here's what's happening and exactly what to do about it.

Connecticut's expanded paid sick leave law is one of the biggest workplace changes in years — and by 2027, it will cover nearly every employee in the state, including right here in New Milford. Whether you're a business owner updating your policies or a worker learning your new rights, here's what you need to know.

Connecticut residents now have some of the strongest data privacy rights in the country — including the ability to automatically opt out of data tracking across every website they visit. If you live in New Milford and share personal information online, these new protections are worth understanding.

Financial abuse is one of the most common and least talked-about forms of domestic violence — and it often leaves survivors buried in debt they were forced to take on. A new Connecticut law that took effect January 1, 2025 changes that, giving victims a legal pathway to challenge coerced debt and stop collection activity. Here's what New Milford residents need to know.

If you're a New York driver injured in a car accident in Connecticut, you may have significantly more legal options than you'd have back home. Connecticut's fault-based system opens the door to compensation that New York's no-fault laws simply don't allow — including pain and suffering. Here's what every New York driver should know before they hit the road.

The moments after a car accident are chaotic — and what you say to police in those first few minutes can have a lasting impact on your insurance claim and any legal action that follows. Here's a straightforward guide to protecting yourself without obstructing the investigation.

Whether you've been hurt in a slip and fall, a car accident, a workplace incident, or by a defective product, the steps you take in the hours and days that follow can make or break your compensation claim. Here's a practical guide to understanding your options and protecting your rights.

When someone else's negligence causes you harm, you have the right to seek compensation — but the process can be complex, and the steps you take early on matter enormously. Here's a clear, practical guide to how personal injury claims work in Connecticut and what you can do to protect yourself from day one.