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.