Reduce Your Risk of Contracting A Hospital Acquired Infection
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDNovember 23rd, 2014
Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) account for nearly 71,000 deaths in the United States each year, according to the Center for Disease Control. Many of these infections are preventable through simple recommended procedures like washing hands which has proven to drastically reduce infection rates. How can you protect yourself from acquiring one of these infections? Do … Keep reading…
Understanding Connecticut Law on Cell Phone Usage While Operating a Vehicle
by Gerard McEneryNovember 15th, 2014
It is no secret that motorists who engage in mobile device usage not only put themselves at risk for injury, but they also put other motorists on the road at risk for serious injury as well. The auto accident attorneys at the McEnery Law Group have seen the effects of distracted driving first hand. If … Keep reading…
3 Ways Hospital Worker Fatigue Can Cause Medical Malpractice
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDNovember 11th, 2014
Were you or your loved one injured after a stay in a hospital? It may be medical malpractice due to hospital worker fatigue. A recent article cites that worker fatigue can cause avoidable injuries and sometimes death. Examples of injuries that can be caused by worker fatigue are (but not limited to): Medication errors – dispensing … Keep reading…
Why It Is Important to Seek Medical Care Immediately After Being Injured at Work
by Robert Messey, MD, JDNovember 5th, 2014
If you were injured while working it is critical you seek medical care after your injury. You may think your injuries are minor, but the truth is that sometimes work injuries can take days, or even weeks, to surface. Get your accident/injury documented. Whether it is an emergency room doctor, your company’s physician, or primary … Keep reading…
Infected In the Hospital? It May Be Hospital Negligence
by Robert Messey, MD, JDOctober 26th, 2014
Did you or a loved have a recent hospital stay where you contracted an infection after receiving IV medication? This epidemic has become more and more prevalent leading to the Joint Commission issuing a Sentinal Alert on the misuse of medication vials. This type of personal injury would be considered hospital negligence. The misuse of vials … Keep reading…
What Does It Mean to Seek Medical or Funeral Damages in a Wrongful Death Case?
by Gerard McEneryOctober 21st, 2014
According to Connecticut law, when you file a wrongful death claim after your loved one’s passing, you are entitled to seek monetary damages for medical and funeral expenses. But what does that mean exactly? You can seek damages for: Any costs related to ambulance, emergency care, surgical care, and medication surrounding the event of your … Keep reading…