Connecticut Personal Injury: Understanding Connecticut and Municipality Immunity
by Charles B. Price, Jr.February 11th, 2017
If you or your loved one suffers a personal injury that happens to involve the State of Connecticut or a municipality, there are very strict guidelines one must follow in order to file suit. The State and its cities and towns have sovereign immunity which requires plaintiffs in a case (the injured parties) to obtain … Keep reading…
Connecticut Slip & Fall Accident? Do These Things First
by Robert Messey, MD, JDFebruary 8th, 2017
Slipping, falling and injuring yourself in a Connecticut slip and fall accident can have very serious and lasting consequences. The property’s owner may be liable for your injuries. If you are ever involving this type of accident, make sure you do the following: 1.) Report your accident injury to the owner or manager. The owner … Keep reading…
Did Your Connecticut Auto Accident Cause a Soft Tissue Injury?
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDFebruary 5th, 2017
If you were injured in a Connecticut auto accident, slip and fall accident, or any other personal injury accident your healthcare provider may have told you have a soft tissue injury. But what does that mean? A soft tissue injury is damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments that could result in pain, swelling, bruising, and possibly … Keep reading…
Get Your Rest or You Are More Apt To Get Into a Connecticut Auto Accident
by Gerard McEneryJanuary 26th, 2017
Busy commutes, busy families and busy schedules mean that we often do not get the proper amount of sleep recommended. But a new study conducted by AAA gives you a better reason to get your beauty sleep. According to this report, drowsy driving is about as dangerous as drunk driving. The symptoms of drowsy driving … Keep reading…
Compounding Pharmacies and Drug Injuries
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJanuary 23rd, 2017
According to the Professional Compounding Centers of America, compounded medication is made when individual ingredients are mixed together for a very specific dosage for a patient. This process allows a physician to customize a drug for a patient. Four years ago, a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy was found by the Centers for Disease Control to have … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Device Reps In OR Could Be Concerning
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJanuary 20th, 2017
If you or a loved one is undergoing a surgical procedure that requires a medical device like a hip or knee replacement, bariatric weight loss surgery, certain cardiac procedures, among others, be sure the surgeon confirms who will be present in the operating room. It is not uncommon for sales representatives of medical device companies … Keep reading…