Understanding Dog Bite Liability If You Are A Homeowner
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMarch 4th, 2017
When you are a Connecticut homeowner, it is important to have adequate coverage on your homeowners policy. Your homeowners policy does not just protect against natural occurrences like hurricanes or flooding, but it also covers you for liability should your pet injure another person. The State of Connecticut’s dog bite laws are strict liability which … Keep reading…
Connecticut Slip & Fall Accidents: The 4 Most Common Injuries
by Gerard McEneryMarch 1st, 2017
Connecticut slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere: on a public sidewalk, parking lot, store, or any other walkable surface. If you or a loved one were injured in a slip and fall accident, here are the most common types of injuries you can sustain: 1.) Head injuries. A head striking the ground, curb, shelf, … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accident Statistics
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDFebruary 26th, 2017
Connecticut has some of the most traveled highways in the nation. We have seen an increase in all types of accidents across the state. Whether an auto, pedestrian, motorcycle, or bicycle accident, the statistics, reported by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, are staggering. Connecticut Auto Accident Statistics from 2015 370 driver deaths in auto … Keep reading…
Harvard Study Shows Female Doctors Outperform Males
by Charles B. Price, Jr.February 23rd, 2017
A study recently conducted at Harvard University’s School of Public Health concluded that those patients who are treated by female physicians are less likely to die of what is making them sick and is less likely to need hospital readmission. If all patients were treated by female doctors, 32,000 lives would be saved annually, the … Keep reading…
24% of Older Adults Report Falling With Injuries
by Gerard McEneryFebruary 17th, 2017
Connecticut slip and fall injuries are common, especially among older adults. In fact 28.7% of adults over the age of 65 reported falling in 2014. Of those 29 million falls, 7 million, or 24%, resulted in injuries. For older adults, a slip and fall injury could have long lasting effects including broken bones, soft tissue … Keep reading…
Nurse Happiness Can Affect Patient Outcomes
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDFebruary 14th, 2017
It is no secret that when an employee is happy in their work environment, job performance and quality is improved. The same holds true for registered nurses who work in a hospital setting. This latest research asserts that when nurses feel safe in their work environment, patient outcomes improve, including: The ability to observe, monitor, … Keep reading…