It’s been almost six years since a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, killing 20 young children, six educators, his mother and himself on December 14, 2012. The devastation was unimaginable. Flanked by mothers and fathers who lost their children, Governor Dan Malloy signed into law sweeping gun regulation just four […]
Read MoreProtecting Your Teen Driver
Keeping Your New Driver Safe on the Road If you’re ready to turn the car keys over to an eager teen, it’s quite possible your mind is teeming with questions and concerns about safety and how to protect your teen: Will my teen be a safe driver? How can I protect my teen against reckless […]
Read MoreKnowing Your Rights After a Burn Injury
Did you know that each year in the United States, 1.1 million burn injuries require medical attention? Unfortunately, many burn injuries are often the result of preventable accidents. Whether it occurs on the job, from a defective product or chemical, even mild burn injuries can be devastating.Serious burn injury cases are complex and require an […]
Read MoreHelmet Law to Pass in Wake of Skateboarder’s Death
On November 25, 2016, 14-year-old Conor Irwin was skateboarding with friends. When his board skidded on some leaves, he lost control and fell to the ground. Conor hit his head on the pavement and was knocked unconscious. He wasn’t wearing a helmet. Conor suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after striking his head. He was diagnosed […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Hiring an Attorney & Representing Yourself
“He who represents himself is a fool for a client.” –Abraham Lincoln Lincoln was an attorney. As brilliant as he was, he understood when to accept help and that the courtroom is no place for egos.For a person unfamiliar with the legal process, it might sound easier to just go to court without an attorney. […]
Read More4 Safety Tips to Prevent Potential Injury & Disaster
You’ve got plans this summer, no doubt. The last thing you and your loved ones need is an injury or accident to cut in on those long-awaited plans for fun. No matter the time of year, proper safety and prevention is always in season.The Flood Law Firm wants to help ensure your summer starts off […]
Read MoreThe Risk & Liability of Trampolines
With their appeal to both kids and grown-ups, trampoline parks are popular without a doubt. They are fun, go-to venues where people of all ages can enjoy themselves. In spite of their attraction, what many don’t know about these attractions are the countless injuries children suffer every year at these facilities. Children at Higher Risk […]
Read MoreProject Graduation & TFLF Raise Funds for Portland High Sober Grad Party
After an entire childhood’s worth of homework, skinning knees at recess and pizza Fridays, teens are finally ready to say goodbye to their alma mater and welcome a new chapter in their lives. High school seniors are getting ready to don their caps and gowns for a long-anticipated milestone: Graduation day.Graduating high school is no […]
Read MoreThe Flood Law Firm Recovers $890,000 for Injured Delivery Man
The Flood Law Firm recently secured an $890,000 settlement for a 42-year-old delivery man who severely injured his neck after he slipped on a sheet of ice.The incident happened in February 2015 when German Perez was delivering furniture to Bassett Furniture at a strip mall in Brookfield, Connecticut.Attorney and managing firm partner Brian Flood represented […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving Awareness: Be the Driver You Want Your Teen to Be
For many of us, it’s easy to dismiss the seriousness of sending a text while driving or fiddling with the radio more than watching the road. But this is distracted driving and it takes on many forms.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than eight people are killed each day in […]
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