Plainfield Woman Bit By Dog While On the Job
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDNovember 9th, 2015
A 56-year-old Plainfield woman was brutally attacked by dogs when she arrived at a residence to perform her job as a home health care worker. Connecticut law on dog bites is strict liability, meaning that in most circumstances, the owner is responsible for any injuries their dog inflicts on another human. The woman, who has … Keep reading…
Preparing Your Car For Colder Weather
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDNovember 6th, 2015
Cold, icy and snowy weather will be upon us quicker than I’d like to think, but it’s important to prepare and inspect your car before hitting Connecticut roadways. Follow these safety tips before heading out. Check your tires. Inspect their tread and if you need to, install snow tires.Tire pressure plays a big part in … Keep reading…
3 Medical Malpractice Hospital Statistics You Didn’t Know About
by Robert Messey, MD, JDNovember 4th, 2015
Doctors and other healthcare professionals are people in whom we place a great deal of blind trust. Several recent studies have revealed some surprising facts about hospitals. Up to 440,000 people die each year from hospital errors. In fact, this puts hospital errors as the third leading cause of death in the United States behind … Keep reading…
Middlefield Man Crushed By Truck at Work-Site Accident
by Gerard McEneryNovember 2nd, 2015
Several weeks ago a Middlefield, Connecticut man was crushed by a truck while doing bridge inspections on an I-84 ramp in West Hartford. It is reported that he was outside of the truck when it became unbalanced and rolled over crushing him to death against the guardrail. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has ruled … Keep reading…
Improper Pesticide Application Allegedly Caused Brain Damage
by Charles B. Price, Jr.October 31st, 2015
A 10-year-old boy has suffered brain damage as the result of chemicals used to fumigate his family’s home, allegedly. The home was fumigated for termites, and when the family returned both parents and two children became sick, with the 10-year-old suffering the worst. A family member reported that he has lost 90% of his motor … Keep reading…
Not All Hospital Injuries Are Medical Malpractice
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDOctober 28th, 2015
A recent story out of Hartford’s St. Francis Hospital reported that an electrical problem in the emergency room caused several patients to be moved from the area. Thankfully there was no fire and no one was injured, however, this type of electrical malfunction could have led to more serious injuries, including, but not limited to: … Keep reading…