
How to Keep Dog Bites Out of Your Connecticut Celebrations
by Robert Messey, MD, JDMarch 1st, 2019
Dog bites can happen more often over the winter season. During these months, we keep our celebrations indoors; and that typically includes Fido, too. As we stress over preparations, so do our dogs. In the state of Connecticut, the dog bite law is strict liability. This means that when the dog you care for harms another, … Keep reading…
When Incorrect Monitoring Can Lead To Anesthesia Complications
by Gerard McEneryFebruary 26th, 2019
When you are brought in for surgery and are required to go under anesthesia what is really happening, according to Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Emery Brown, is you are going into a comatose state. While most doctors or nurses will tell you you’ll be in a deep sleep, this isn’t entirely true. Under anesthesia … Keep reading…
4 Tips to Avoiding a Connecticut Winter Car Accident
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDFebruary 26th, 2019
While most of us are aware that driving on Connecticut roadways in snow could be dangerous, we often fail to acknowledge the other hazards on the road. In addition to snow and ice being the most obvious contributors to some winter Connecticut auto accidents,some of these winter related risk factors include: Wind speed affects the … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Aggressive Driving vs. Road Rage
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDFebruary 14th, 2019
Our firm sees Connecticut auto accidents, and unfortunately injuries, of every variety. Accidents occur for many reasons, including aggressive driving and road rage. What is the difference? According to AAA, aggressive driving is when a driver tailgates, drives too fast, and does not follow traffic laws. Road rage is when a driver uses a vehicle … Keep reading…
Connecticut Hospital Negligence: Over Half of Hospital Infections Could Be Prevented
by Charles B. Price, Jr.February 11th, 2019
If you or a loved one anticipate a stay at a hospital, you may want to read this. A new study by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America found that 55% of hospital acquired infections (HAIs) could be prevented by the hospital implementing proven prevention strategies. Researchers looked at 144 cases from around the … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Commuters Spending More Time In Vehicles
by Robert Messey, MD, JDFebruary 8th, 2019
It seems like our days are getting longer and longer. New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that commute times have increased in the last five years. Connecticut commuters spend an average of 26 minutes each way getting to work with the national average being 26.4 minutes. Longer drives to work can mean less … Keep reading…