4 Ways to Avoid a Connecticut Auto Accident With Wildlife
by Gerard McEneryMay 2nd, 2020
Depending on where you live and work in Connecticut, you have seen wildlife along the roadways. Whether it is a larger animal like a deer, or smaller animal like a raccoon or squirrel, auto accidents can happen when trying to avoid a wild animal. There are a few things Connecticut motorists can do to avoid … Keep reading…
Opioid Overdoses Top 1,200 in Connecticut In 2019
by Charles B. Price, Jr.April 29th, 2020
The opioid epidemic continues to have a strong foothold in Connecticut. The Connecticut Medical Examiner recently released information regarding opioid deaths. In 2019, Connecticut’s chief medical examiner attributed 94% of all accidental deaths to opioid overdose with 1,200 deaths exactly in the state caused from opioid overdose. In 2019, there was an increase of 29% … Keep reading…
Connecticut Helmet Law Review For Safety
by Gerard McEneryApril 26th, 2020
Spring is definitely here and a great time to review Connecticut helmet and safety laws for cyclists. Connecticut motorcycle accidents and Connecticut bicycle accidents do happen and it is important to understand safety laws to avoid injury and a citation. Motorcycle Helmet Laws Motorcycle operators over the age of 18 years are not required to … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents Can Be Caused By Changing Lanes
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDApril 23rd, 2020
Connecticut auto accidents happen when drivers are not alert and aware of their surroundings, especially when changing lanes. When changing lanes, you must check to make sure there are no vehicles in your way in the lane you want to enter. This means checking the side and behind your vehicle before you change. This is … Keep reading…
Telemedicine And Your Health
by Gerard McEneryApril 20th, 2020
Telemedicine, or telehealth, is the delivery of health care and health services via technology to diagnose, consult, treat, and educate, according to Connecticut law. Can medical malpractice occur through the practice of telemedicine? The practice of telemedicine has the potential for medical malpractice. Without in person evaluation by the health care provider, there is potential … Keep reading…
3 Of Connecticut’s Hospitals Nationally Ranked
by Gerard McEneryApril 17th, 2020
Healthgrades recently published an article ranking hospitals nationwide. There are 50 hospitals in the state and three are nationally ranked. The criteria for ranking hospitals are wide ranging but include some of the following information: In-hospital complications Mortality based procedures and conditions Given this criteria, the following Connecticut hospitals were ranked in the top 250 … Keep reading…