Ways to Avoid a Pedestrian Accident
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMarch 24th, 2016
Tragically, a Bridgeport, Connecticut man was struck by a vehicle and later died at the hospital a few weeks ago. This pedestrian accident occurred at the intersection between Prospect and Myrtle Streets where the victim sustained serious injuries at the scene, was transported to the hospital and later died. Connecticut law sometimes gives motorist and … Keep reading…
Keeping the Family Safe at the Ball Field This Spring
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMarch 19th, 2016
With spring just around the corner, Connecticut families will find themselves at the ball field evenings and weekends. Whether it is softball or baseball, the risk of personal injury is present. Here are a few ways you can keep yourself and your family safe this spring: Heads Up! Stray and foul balls are a part … Keep reading…
Shocking Dog Bite Injury Statistics
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDMarch 16th, 2016
Dog bites can leave extremely serious (and even fatal) injuries to victims. Connecticut dog bite law is strict liability; this means that the owner is responsible for the dog’s actions unless the victim is trespassing or tormenting the dog. Dogbite.org compiled these staggering dog bite statistics: In 2012, 27,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a … Keep reading…
Connecticut Fatal Auto Accident Under Investigation
by Gerard McEneryMarch 13th, 2016
If your loved one is involved in a fatal Connecticut car accident there can be lots of unanswered questions and you might even be unsure as of where you would start. Like this recent car accident in New Haven, a lot of questions regarding the accident are unanswered and police are investigating. If your loved … Keep reading…
Medical Malpractice & Death Linked to Poor Communication
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMarch 10th, 2016
Connecticut medical malpractice accidents can happen when you are in the emergency room, when your doctor and nurse are communicating, or through nursing communication, just to name a few. A new study links 30% of medical malpractice cases to miscommunication between 2009 and 2013 (1,744 were deaths). Many of the cases examined were simple errors … Keep reading…
Two Connecticut Train Accidents in Two Days
by Charles B. Price, Jr.March 7th, 2016
Train accidents in Connecticut are becoming increasingly more prevalent. In fact, within two days, two vehicles were hit by Metro-North Trains. Luckily there were no injuries. In Stamford, a snow plow driver was clearing a private drive at the River Bend crossing along the New Canaan line when his plow truck was stuck in a … Keep reading…