5 Times When You Should Visit a Connecticut Emergency Room
by Charles B. Price, Jr.July 24th, 2017
Most people avoid visiting their local Connecticut emergency room if they can. Usually when we have a dull ache or pain, it is harmless, however, even the seemingly healthiest of individuals can have a medical emergency. It is extremely important to be seen in the emergency room if you or anyone you are with experiences … Keep reading…
Understanding Connecticut Youth Concussion Protocols
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJuly 21st, 2017
The start of practice for high school soccer, football, field hockey, and other fall sports will be here in the next few weeks. For many that means double sessions, late night practices, and heading down to the field to cheer on their favorite team. For the athletes, a more looming risk is on the field: … Keep reading…
Questions To Ask Before Placing Your Loved One In a Connecticut Nursing Home
by Gerard McEneryJuly 17th, 2017
Three Connecticut-based nursing home facilities were recently fined by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH). A Plainville nursing home was fined for three instances, including one where a patient choked and died. Additionally, dietary restrictions were not followed causing allergic reactions to certain foods. A second facility in Madison was cited after a patient … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Child Growth Plate Injuries
by Gerard McEneryJuly 14th, 2017
Connecticut auto accidents can affect the state’s youngest passengers. Children in a vehicle often are in the back seat during a car accident and hold no liability in the crash. When a child is in an auto accident and they break a bone, it can affect their growth plates. But what are growth plates? … Keep reading…
Connecticut Work-Related Deaths Topped 44 in 2015
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJuly 11th, 2017
The Connecticut Department of Labor recently announced that 2015 had the highest number of work-related deaths since 2010. On average, the number of work-related deaths in Connecticut is 39 individuals. Ninety-three percent of work-related deaths occurr in the private sector (and nearly 13% in the construction industry). If your loved one lost their life while … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Hospital Responsibility When Drugs Are Recalled
by Charles B. Price, Jr.July 8th, 2017
Drug injuries can happen for a variety of reasons: wrong medication prescribed, wrong dosage, and wrong administration method. There are instances, however, when a patient is seriously injured because of a manufacturer error. A barbiturate drug was recalled by the manufacturer and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in late April after a patient who … Keep reading…