Connecticut Auto Accidents: New Car Tech a Cause
by Robert Messey, MD, JDDecember 13th, 2017
Connecticut auto accidents occur for a variety of reasons ranging from speeding and distracted driving to weather conditions and not following road rules. Most people think that distracted driving occurs when the operator is using or talking on their cell phone. The reality is that distracted driving is any activity that pulls your attention away … Keep reading…
Connecticut Slip & Fall Accident: Watch Your Step
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDDecember 7th, 2017
In Connecticut, you never know how the weather will affect your daily routine. As fall turns to winter, rain can quickly transition to ice or snow and make slippery surfaces very difficult to navigate. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, a small patch of ice or snow can put you at risk of significant … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Not Just In The OR
by Charles B. Price, Jr.December 4th, 2017
Medical professionals of all areas or practice are required to perform at a certain professional standard of care and if the care falls below that standard it may be considered Connecticut medical malpractice. While it is common to hear of cases involving patients in the operating room, the term medical malpractice covers a much wider … Keep reading…
Connecticut Personal Injury: 20% of Teens Report Having a Concussion
by Robert Messey, MD, JDDecember 1st, 2017
Nearly one in five teens has had a concussion diagnosis. A concussion is caused by a jolt, bump or blow to the head that causes the brain to twist or bounce around in the skull. This type of injury causes stretching, damage and chemical changes in brain cells. One in 20 teens cited in the … Keep reading…
Connecticut Hospital Negligence: Stay Safe From HAIs
by Gerard McEneryNovember 28th, 2017
Hospital acquired infections (HAIs) account for roughly 75,000 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, but there is research to show that more floor cleaning could reduce … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Emergency Departments Can Prevent Suicide
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDNovember 25th, 2017
New research shows that emergency department intervention can decrease suicide attempts by 30%. A Connecticut medical malpractice case awarded the estate of a Madison man over $12 million dollars after he committed suicide. Yale-New Haven Hospital was found 65% liable and a Guilford nurse practitioner was found 35% liable in his death. Intervention efforts noted … Keep reading…