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Gloves and Foreign Objects Found Inside After Surgery
Finding foreign objects inside the body after surgery is a recurring problem in New London, Connecticut, and other parts of the United States. Each year, 4,500 to 6,000 patients in the U.S. leave the hospital with a foreign object in their body. This avoidable mistake...
The Reardon Law Firm Recognized For Raising More Than $100,000 For Multiple Sclerosis Society
The Reardon Law Firm is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized for its dedication to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society with the Outstanding Community Partner Award. The award was presented at a breakfast event called MS Breakthrough on March 1,...
Accidents more likely with truckers who drink lots of coffee
Coffee is an indispensable drink for many truckers in Connecticut, but one study warns that drinking lots of it can cause health problems and raise truckers' risk for a crash. The study was conducted by a U.K. transport safety expert and researchers at the Virginia...
Report: Connecticut pedestrian crashes on the rise
Back in 2009, the nation recorded a 30-year low in fatal pedestrian accidents. Since then, however, the deadly crashes have been on the rise. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), the toll reached 6,283 in 2018. Though the agency hasn’t yet...
How truck drivers can reduce distractions
Distraction can be a serious problem for commercial truck drivers in Connecticut. These diversions can be as small as adjusting the air conditioning or radio in the cab or as big as taking the time to send a text. It is impossible to eliminate all distractions while...
IIHS: how to prevent inattention caused by driver-assist systems
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has issued a report on driver-assist systems and the dangers that they pose. Connecticut residents should know that current vehicles come with Level Two automation, which means they can control certain aspects of driving,...
Study connects spring DST with higher number of fatal crashes
Connecticut observes the spring switch to daylight saving time, which means residents lose an hour of sleep and possibly find themselves driving drowsy during the morning commute. They should know that one study has linked DST with a higher number of fatal auto...
3 Crucial steps to take after a car accident
Getting into a car crash is an overwhelming and often traumatic experience. It can happen very suddenly, and in an instant, your life can change. And while the injuries and other damages you’re facing may feel like a burden during this difficult time, there are some...
Study examines diagnostic errors in malpractice cases
The type of medical error people in Connecticut might be most likely to experience is misdiagnosis. Overall, misdiagnoses may cause as many as 40,000 to 80,000 hospital deaths annually and between 80,000 and 160,000 incidents of serious harm. According to a study...