Bike Accident Advocates Lobbying for Increased Fines for Motorists
by Charles B. Price, Jr.May 1st, 2016
Pedestrian accidents and bike accidents are on the rise in Connecticut and bicycle and pedestrian advocates are taking their concerns to Hartford. They are pressuring the Connecticut General Assembly to pass legislation to increase the fine for those motorists who do not share the roadways with pedestrians and cyclists who are legally using the roads. … Keep reading…
Avoid Connecticut Personal Injury and Harness Safety
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDApril 27th, 2016
Indoor and outdoor adventure parks are extremely popular, especially with families and extracurricular activities groups. However, it is very important to make sure you and your family are following proper safety procedures when visiting an adventure park or a personal injury could occur. Many outdoor parks often offer activities that include climbing a tall wall … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Striking a Nerve
by Charles B. Price, Jr.April 23rd, 2016
Connecticut medical malpractice can occur in several ways: failure to order proper testing or referrals to specialists, failure to inform the patient of less invasive alternative procedures and actual mistakes during surgery, treatments or procedures. Occasionally negligence by a healthcare provider can cause nerve damage. It can vary from mild discomfort to extremely severe causing … Keep reading…
Connecticut Dog Bite: 11-Year-Old Enfield Boy Recovering
by Robert Messey, MD, JDApril 20th, 2016
An 11-year-old Enfield, Connecticut boy is still recovering after being bitten by his neighbor’s dog. The boy received 43 stitches and will require plastic surgery. The dog bite incident occurred when the boy and his mother and sibling went to visit their neighbor’s new baby. Connecticut law on dog bites is strict liability; this means … Keep reading…
87% of Us Are Unsafe Behind the Wheel, Study Shows
by Gerard McEneryApril 17th, 2016
A recent study released by auto club AAA reveals that 87% of American drivers engage in unsafe practices while operating motor vehicles. This new study also predicts there will be a 9% increase in auto accident deaths nationwide. These staggering statistics come from a report released by the National Highway Safety and Transportation Administration which … Keep reading…
Connecticut Pedestrian Accident: 10-Year-Old Hit By Car
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDApril 14th, 2016
A pedestrian accident sent a New Haven girl to the pediatric emergency department at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was struck by a car on Orchard Street. The girl suffered a broken leg after she exited a car onto the sidewalk and then walked in front of the car before she was hit. Pedestrian accidents are … Keep reading…