New Connecticut Bicycle Law Affects Everyone
by Charles B. Price, Jr.August 30th, 2015
A new bicycle safety law went into effect July 1, 2015 and affects everyone who shares Connecticut roadways. The new law no longer requires bicyclists to stay as close to the right side of the road as possible allowing bicyclists to ride with road traffic. If you are a cyclist, the attorneys at McEnery Price … Keep reading…
Connecticut Day Care Centers Might Be Liable For Your Child’s Injury
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDAugust 28th, 2015
In a recent story out of New York City, a 3-month-old infant died suddenly on his first day at a Manhattan day care. The day care was shut down immediately while an investigation was under way. Here in Connecticut, day care centers and home day cares are regulated by the state’s Department of Public Health … Keep reading…
Medical Malpractice Statistics That May Surprise You
by Gerard McEneryAugust 26th, 2015
Any healthcare provider, including facilities like hospitals, are subject to medical malpractice lawsuits if a patient is injured due to negligent care. Below are some interesting statistics on medical malpractice compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review. Nature of Medical Malpractice Payouts 33% related to negligence in diagnosis 24% related to surgery complications 18% related to treatment … Keep reading…
7 Ways to Avoid a Pedestrian Accident With a School Bus
by Charles B. Price, Jr.August 25th, 2015
Connecticut parents are rejoicing as the start of school is just around the corner. Follow these seven safety precautions to avoid a pedestrian accident, according to the NHTSA. Stand three giant steps back from the curb when waiting for the bus. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop, doors open and the driver … Keep reading…
What Are the Stages of Melanoma Skin Cancer?
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDAugust 24th, 2015
Melanoma is one of the least common forms of skin cancer, but is one of the most deadly. Staging this variety of cancer is done is a variety of ways including biopsy, examination, diagnostic testing (CT scans, MRIs, etc), according to the American Cancer Society. Classifying melanoma is done most often with the American Joint … Keep reading…
Are Hospitals Liable For Hiring Incompetent Doctors?
by Charles B. Price, Jr.August 24th, 2015
In many medical malpractice cases, the hospital where the incident occurred is often named in the lawsuit. In some cases it is because the hospital shares some negligence for the patient’s injury. Sometimes it is because the hospital hired an incompetent doctor. Hospitals can be held legally responsible for hiring and retaining incompetent physicians, including … Keep reading…