What is Chiropractic Medical Malpractice?
by Gerard McEneryJune 2nd, 2015
When the body is injured, it sometimes needs help in the healing process. Chiropractors can help the body recover, but can sometimes cause or exacerbate injuries. Chiropractors are expected to meet the standard of care when adjusting patients. When seeing a chiropractor it is important to understand that serious injury can result in a number … Keep reading…
4 Ways Surgical Complications Could Be Medical Malpractice
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMay 27th, 2015
Complications after a surgery can be scary, life-threatening and the result of medical malpractice. In Connecticut, medical malpractice is a deviation from the standard of care that causes the patient permanent injury. If you believe your injuries are the result of medical malpractice, call our office right away. The following are possible complications from surgery … Keep reading…
What are the Connecticut Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations?
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDMay 24th, 2015
If you have been injured due to another person or party’s negligence, there is a set amount of time, defined by the law, that you have to file a claim or suit. In instances of medical malpractice, and other personal injuries, the injured party generally has two years from the date of their injury to … Keep reading…
Medical Malpractice: What is a Deviation From the Standard of Care?
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMay 21st, 2015
In order to file a medical malpractice case in the state of Connecticut, it is the the injured party’s (plaintiff) responsibility to prove a healthcare provider deviated from the standard of care and that these actions caused permanent injury (including death). The standard of care is what a reasonably prudent healthcare provider would do in the … Keep reading…
What Ways Could Your Doctor Commit Medical Malpractice
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDMay 10th, 2015
Connecticut law defines medical malpractice as a deviation from the standard of care that causes permanent injury, including death, to the patient. These injuries can include anything from amputations, brain injuries, delayed diagnoses, and birth injuries. Amputations – if you or a loved one required the amputation of a limb, medical malpractice may be the … Keep reading…
What are Connecticut Sidewalk Laws?
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDMay 4th, 2015
Now that spring is in full swing, Connecticut residents are out and about taking walks in the evenings with children, grandchildren and dogs. As a pedestrian, it is important to understand Connecticut laws regarding sidewalk safety. If you or a loved one was injured on a city or state sidewalk: Seek medical treatment immediately whether … Keep reading…