4 Ways to Avoid a Car Accident On Connecticut Roadways
by Gerard McEnerySeptember 11th, 2015
Whether you are a motorist, cyclist or pedestrian, staying safe while traveling on Connecticut roadways is a must. The attorneys at McEnery Price Messey & Sullivan urge everyone to follow these safety tips to avoid car accidents: Dress the part. If you are walking or cycling make sure you are wearing reflective, bright clothing to … Keep reading…
8 Ways to Identify Nursing Home Negligence
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDSeptember 9th, 2015
Choosing a nursing home facility is an extremely difficult decision for any family. You want to make sure your loved one is going to a place where they will be cared for both medically and humanely. Not all nursing homes are created equal. You can investigate whether a particular facility has had any Connecticut Department … Keep reading…
Establishing the Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice Cases
by Gerard McEnerySeptember 7th, 2015
Medical malpractice cases are very complex and require a tremendous amount of research prior to going to trial. As plaintiffs (the party filing the lawsuit) we are responsible for determining the standard of care in a medical situation as well as proving there was a deviation from the standard of care. Not all medical situations … Keep reading…
Three Ways To Learn About Your Surgeon
by Robert Messey, MD, JDSeptember 5th, 2015
Doing your due diligence before any surgery can help prevent a medical malpractice case. It is imperative that you not only feel confident in your surgeon, but that you also have researched him/her to determine if they are fit to perform the surgery and have a clear record of successful surgeries. While performing the … Keep reading…
Top 5 Connecticut Hospitals Ranked
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDSeptember 3rd, 2015
U.S. News and World Report recently published an article ranking Connecticut’s hospitals. There are 50 hospitals in the state. According to U.S. News and World Report of the 50 Connecticut hospitals that were ranked, one, Yale-New Haven is nationally ranked and eight are regionally ranked hospitals. The criteria for ranking hospitals are wide ranging but … Keep reading…
Prevent Medical Malpractice? New App Shows Surgeon Errors
by Robert Messey, MD, JDSeptember 1st, 2015
If you or a loved one is heading in for surgery, vetting the surgeon is one of the first things that patients and/or their families will do. Thanks to a new application, patients will now be able to see how surgeons at a particular hospital measure up. According to Popular Science, over 200,000 patients unnecessarily … Keep reading…