Students Accuse Bridgeport Nursing School Teacher of Assault
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDApril 12th, 2016
Four male students have accused a former Bridgeport Hospital worker of sexual assault and taking photographs of their genitalia. One student claims that Barry Barkinsky would perform chiropractic maneuvers on him and examine and take photographs of his genitals. The claimants may have a personal injury case. It is reported that he performed unauthorized medical … Keep reading…
Connecticut Bus Accident Kills Enfield Man
by Charles B. Price, Jr.April 11th, 2016
As the weather gets warmer, more and more Connecticut residents will be out and about. An Enfield man was recently involved in a pedestrian accident that ultimately took his life. The accident took place on Route 5 when a school bus struck him after 6 a.m. Luckily there were no students on the school bus. … Keep reading…
New App Can Help in Car Accident Cases & Focuses on Safety
by Robert Messey, MD, JDApril 8th, 2016
Car accident case litigation could be drastically changed with a new free app available for iPhone users. NEXAR utilizes computer vision to understand the road and turns your phone into a dashboard camera. This app can identify objects like traffic lights, license plates, signage, and the trajectory of other cars on the road. Additionally … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Reducing Errors in Surgery By Limiting Mobile Usage
by Gerard McEneryApril 5th, 2016
A series of studies have established the likelihood for medical malpractice errors in the operating room. Both surgeons and surgical staff can be distracted by mobile devices during surgery and these distractions combined with a deviation from the standard of care can cause the patient significant permanent injuries, including death. Just like distracted driving, distractions … Keep reading…
Connecticut Pedestrian Accident: Woman Killed in Bridgeport
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDApril 2nd, 2016
A 31-year old woman was laid to rest after she was struck by a vehicle in a Bridgeport, Connecticut crosswalk. Sadly, pedestrian accidents are all too common. If your loved one was injured as a result of a pedestrian accident, there are a few steps you should take for resolution. Get seen by a doctor. … Keep reading…
Honda Recalls Civic Model: What To Do
by Charles B. Price, Jr.March 31st, 2016
Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda is recalling 34,000 units of its Civic model in the United States. The recall was issued because of a circular clip around pistons that may be missing or improperly installed. According to documents filed, this could cause the engine to ignite or fail. This recall is issued for all 2016 Civic … Keep reading…