Connecticut Medical Malpractice: What To Expect From The ER If You Are Having A Heart Attack
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJanuary 2nd, 2019
Sometimes it is difficult to know when you should seek medical treatment if you have chest pains. It could be a bad case of heartburn, or something more severe like a heart attack. It is better to be safe than sorry and get seen in the emergency room. When you arrive at the emergency room … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Delayed Heart Attack Diagnosis And Atypical Symptoms
by Charles B. Price, Jr.December 30th, 2018
Many illnesses and conditions that are seen in a hospital’s emergency department have specific symptoms. Take a heart attack (myocardial infarction), for example. According to the Mayo Clinic, heart attack symptoms include: Chest pain and pressure Shortness of breath Pain in the arm, abdomen, and jaw Sweating Vomiting However, in women, heart attacks can present … Keep reading…
7 Ways Readmission To A Healthcare Facility May Not Be Your Fault
by Robert Messey, MD, JDDecember 27th, 2018
Connecticut medical malpractice occurs when there is a deviation from the standard of care. That can happen through error, missed diagnosis, or failure to properly follow-up and refer to specialists. Below are a few ways that a healthcare facility could have contributed to your or your loved one’s permanent, significant injury. Inadequate staff who are … Keep reading…
Hospital Negligence: Bed Sheets Can Be Source Of Life-Threatening Bacteria
by Gerard McEneryDecember 24th, 2018
A recent study published shows that dangerous C. difficile bacteria can be found on hospital bed sheets even after the linens have been laundered. C. difficile, sometimes referred to as C. diff, is a bacteria that causes symptoms that can range from diarrhea to a life-threatening inflammation of the colon. The research in this study … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Radiologists Could Be To Blame For Misdiagnosis
by Charles B. Price, Jr.December 18th, 2018
A recent report cites that in 80% of insurance claims where there is misdiagnosis, radiologists are alleged to be responsible for the misdiagnosis. Radiologists are medical doctors who specialize in interpreting image studies to diagnose injury and disease. When discussing Connecticut medical malpractice, delayed diagnosis is often a reason for a patient’s life-changing diagnosis, permanent … Keep reading…
Are Connecticut Drivers Relying on Auto Technology Too Much?
by Gerard McEneryDecember 12th, 2018
If you have purchased a new vehicle in the last several years, technology has become more and more commonplace. From back-up cameras to safety technology, there is both good news and bad news. Driver safety technologies would prevent 2.7 million auto accidents nationwide and 9,500 deaths.\, if installed on all vehicles. Unfortunately, many drivers are … Keep reading…