Connecticut Personal Injury: Young Girl Hospitalized By Foul Ball
by Charles B. Price, Jr.November 22nd, 2017
A young girl was at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, NY when a foul ball struck her in the head. While this little girl is still recovering, it raises the question of safety at sporting events and how you can keep yourself safe. While Major League Baseball is reevaluating fan safety at the park, here … Keep reading…
Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital Ranked Nationally
by Robert Messey, MD, JDNovember 19th, 2017
The U.S. News & World Report released its ranking of hospitals nationally. Yale-New Haven Hospital ranked nationally in eight of ten children’s sub-specialties. For a national ranking, a hospital must excel in caring for the most complex and sickest patients. YNHH was ranked in the following areas: Pediatric diabetes and endocrinology: 4th nationally Pediatric cancer: … Keep reading…
Bridgeport Crossing Guards Struck On The Job
by Gerard McEneryNovember 16th, 2017
A few weeks ago in Bridgeport, two crossing guards were struck by a vehicle and dragged 40 feet. A city spokesperson said one guard broke both legs and suffered a brain injury, while the other crossing guard suffered minor injuries. While accidents like this are rare, this case is made more complex because not only … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Staying Safe In A Parking Lot
by Charles B. Price, Jr.November 10th, 2017
It is no surprise that a large number of Connecticut auto accidents occur inside a parking lot. In fact, 14% of all car crashes that cause damage, happen in a parking lot. Here are a few ways to stay safe while maneuvering your way through: Stay alert. Always watch for other cars and people speeding … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Drivers Dying At 7x The Rate
by Robert Messey, MD, JDNovember 7th, 2017
Since 1995, instances of auto accident deaths have increased by seven times with drivers who were under the influence of opioids, according to a new study conducted at Columbia University. The study researched drivers in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Rhode Island, and West Virginia who died within one hour of being in an accident. Research showed … Keep reading…
Connecticut Worker’s Comp and Wrongful Death: What To Do When Tragedy Happens On The Job
by Gerard McEneryNovember 4th, 2017
Several weeks ago a Harwinton man was hit on the head by a tree while working for a tree company. This 33 year-old man succumbed to his injuries. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is investigating this work-site accident. In the state of Connecticut, a wrongful death claim can be filed against an individual or … Keep reading…