Connecticut Auto Accidents: Experts Say Limit Teen Driving To Weekend Nights
by Charles B. Price, Jr.April 23rd, 2017
A new study conducted by Boston University School of Medicine suggests that limiting teenage driving, or any driving for that matter, on Friday or Saturday nights can decrease the risk of a Connecticut auto accident where drunk drivingr was a factor. This study looked at crashes between 2000 and 2013 which included just under 85,000 … Keep reading…
Connecticut Hospital Negligence: Hospital Security in the Spotlight
by Gerard McEneryApril 20th, 2017
Doctors and nurses are not the only healthcare professionals against whom a medical malpractice claim can be filed; hospitals and healthcare facilities can also contribute to a patient’s lasting injuries. Recently, five Boston, Massachusetts hospitals were infiltrated by a New York City resident posing as a physician, who was dismissed from her program. This individual … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Patients on Opioid Drugs Can Suffer Drug-Induced Respiratory Depression
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDApril 17th, 2017
Connecticut medical malpractice can occur if a patient is under opioid sedation and they fall into respiratory distress. This can cause death or brain injuries, according to a new report by patient safety organization ECRI. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines an opioid drug as one that is prescribed by a physician to treat … Keep reading…
Understanding Connecticut Sidewalk Laws
by Gerard McEneryApril 12th, 2017
With a relatively mild winter, Connecticut residents are out and about taking walks with children, grandchildren, and dogs. As a pedestrian, it is important to understand Connecticut laws regarding sidewalk safety. It is State law that when a pedestrian is standing in a crosswalk that motorists must stop to allow them to cross. If you … Keep reading…
Connecticut Drivers Could See an Increase in Fines for Cell Phone Use
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDApril 6th, 2017
As a licensed driver in the state of Connecticut you already know that state law prohibits the use of handheld devices, including mobile phones, while operating a motor vehicle. While state-by-state statistics are not available on distracted driving, the NHTSA reports that 20% of all accidents nationwide were caused by some distraction. Several public hearings … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: V2V Technology Could Reduce Accidents
by Gerard McEneryApril 3rd, 2017
Connecticut auto accidents could be reduced when vehicle-to-vehicle technology is commonplace in all light-duty vehicles. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed late last year that vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology be deployed on vehicles as a measure to prevent auto accidents. The technology allows vehicles to “talk” with one another and could prevent crashes. Here … Keep reading…