MPMS settles case for $13.6 million for truck accident victim
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDMay 18th, 2018
The serious injury to a motorcycle passenger led to criminal charges against the driver of a garbage truck and the filing of a civil lawsuit, which has now been settled. The passenger filed a civil lawsuit when dash cam footage from inside the truck obtained by her attorneys, showed that the truck driver looked left … Keep reading…
Keep Your Car Seat Handy When Ubering or Lyfting In Connecticut
by Gerard McEneryMay 13th, 2018
Uber and Lyft’s ride-sharing service has grown in popularity. Connecticut auto accidents can happen to anyone, even those who are passengers in a vehicle where you do not know the driver. Uber and Lyft drivers are responsible for all of their passengers, regardless of age. As a passenger there is generally not much liability, if … Keep reading…
Wires Hit School Bus In Southington
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDMay 10th, 2018
A few weeks ago in Southington, high winds and heavy rain caused downed wires to fall on a passing school bus with children on board. While accidents like this are rare, any passengers would likely have had a case with several defendants. Experienced attorneys, like those at McEnery Price Messey & Sullivan, would look at … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice & Nerve Damage
by Charles B. Price, Jr.May 7th, 2018
Connecticut medical malpractice occurs in several ways: failure to order proper testing or referrals to specialists, failure to inform the patient of less invasive alternative procedures, and actual mistakes during surgery, treatments or procedures. Occasionally negligence by a healthcare provider can cause nerve damage. It can vary from mild discomfort to extremely severe causing paralysis. … Keep reading…
Connecticut Personal Injury: How To Tell If A Playground Is Safe
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMay 4th, 2018
With the spring weather warming us up it is time to get the kids outside and play. The question is, is the playground you are bringing your kids to safe? Here’s what to check to make sure that your children are safe both at home and at play. 1.) The equipment: Equipment should be no … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Medical Error Is 3rd Leading Cause Of Death
by Gerard McEneryMay 1st, 2018
A recent study from Johns Hopkins cites medical errors as the third leading cause of death in the United States. That study reports over 250,000 deaths each year from medical error, but some think that number could be as high as 440,000. When our Connecticut medical malpractice team begins an investigation into a new case … Keep reading…