Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) have gained a lot of attention in recent years. There have been high-profile settlements involving former NFL players and college football players. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has concluded that 61,000...
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Mental health initiatives can serve construction workers
Working construction is one of the most dangerous jobs there is. Each day, workers are at risk of falling off of structures, getting crushed by machinery or struck by falling objects, and other hazards. The physical dangers can often lead to severe injury or death,...
Drivers not slowing down in 2021
Many will recall the empty roads of the spring of 2020. It became an invitation for some drivers to speed on roads normally congested with traffic. On surface roads, this meant reckless driving and street racing. On the highways, there were a record numbers of drivers...
What if an attractive nuisance causes injury?
People of all ages are drawn to items, locations and unique features that have "wow factors." As adults, we are able to simply acknowledge what we see and move on. "Oh, that's a pretty swimming pool!" or "Wow, that's a big hill," or "Hmm. That's an odd place for an...
Norwich Diocese files bankruptcy amidst dozens of sexual abuse claims
The Norwich Diocese recently filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following the legal playbook established by 30 other church dioceses and orders in the United States also facing abuse allegations. It claims assets valued between $10 to $50 million and liabilities of as much...
What is premises liability in Connecticut?
New London business and residential property owners have a duty to maintain safe premises, and to protect visitors and guests from injury due to unsafe conditions. Unfortunately, this standard isn't always met, leading to a variety of potential injuries. If you have...
Securing recovery after a hospital medication error
We place our health in the hands of medical professionals when we are dealing with an injury or illness. Unfortunately, these professionals don't always provide the level of care that patients deserve. Pennsylvania is the state with the second-highest number of claims...
Understanding a patient’s rights after a surgical error
Surgeries do not always go as planned. And sometimes, the outcome is not what the patient hoped for. This does not necessarily mean that a surgical error occurred, though, as all medical procedures carry some sort of risk. How can a patient tell the difference? What...
What to know about diagnostic medical errors
More than 250,000 people in the United States die every year from medical errors and negligence, according to a report from Johns Hopkins University. It happens in Connecticut, and around the country. Medical malpractice means harm caused by medical professionals due...
First steps in starting a medical malpractice case
Medical malpractice cases are complex. It may be necessary to file suit to obtain compensation for your losses at the hands of a negligent medical professional. If you believe that you have sustained injuries because of medical malpractice in Connecticut, here are the...