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Attorney Matthew Shafner

Legal News You Can Use: Man’s Best Friend (?) and the Law

June 29, 2015 by Attorney Matthew Shafner

The state of Connecticut is very strict about the keeping of dogs.  In addition to requiring all dogs to be licensed and leashed, Connecticut has what is known as strict liability as to injury that may be caused by man’s best friend.  Section 22-357 of the Statutes provides: “If any dog does any damage to either the body or property of any person, the owner or keeper … shall … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Man’s Best Friend (?) and the Law

Legal News You Can Use: Choosing Quality Nursing Home Care

March 24, 2015 by Attorney Matthew Shafner

As our population ages so does the need for safe and healthy nursing home care.  Whether the purpose is to treat physical ailments, provide rehabilitation, or care for a patient dealing with dementia, nursing homes are here to stay – even with alternatives like assisted living and home care assistance.  So how do we choose the right nursing home for our loved ones? Of … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Choosing Quality Nursing Home Care

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