
Hit and Run Accidents Continue To Plague Drivers
by Charles B. Price, Jr.July 30th, 2018
Hit and run accidents killed 2,000 people and were responsible for nearly one crash every minute on United States roadways, according to a new study by the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation. These types of crashes are the highest on record since 2009. The study also reports from 2006 to 2016 in Connecticut, there were 148 … Keep reading…
Don’t Get Hosed This Summer
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJuly 27th, 2018
Connecticut schools will be dismissing in the coming weeks and many families will be hitting the road to start a summer vacation. Before your family heads out, take a few moments for some minor checks to prevent a breakdown or worse, a Connecticut auto accident. New information from AAA shows that vehicles over 10 years … Keep reading…
CT Medical Board Disciplines Two Doctors, One Physician Assistant
by Gerard McEneryJuly 24th, 2018
The Connecticut Medical Examining Board recently disciplined three healthcare providers for failing to act in a timely manner, among other things. According to Connecticut medical malpractice law, physicians who deviate from the standard of care and leave the patient permanently injured may be committing Connecticut medical malpractice. A New London urologist was fined $3,500 for … Keep reading…
Opioid Overdoses Still Rampant In Connecticut: 26 Per Day
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJuly 21st, 2018
The opioid epidemic continues to have a strong grasp on Connecticut, with the Connecticut Department of Public Health reporting that over 3,000 overdoses occurred in the first four months of 2018. That equates to nearly 26 overdoses per day. Drugs in the opioid family include illegal forms, like heroin, and legal forms like codeine, methadone, … Keep reading…
Could a Medical Records Attack Be Connecticut Medical Malpractice?
by Charles B. Price, Jr.July 18th, 2018
A cyber security breach in a hospital setting is at risk of a major medical error that could be considered Connecticut medical malpractice. Like any other company with large amounts of data, patient data security breaches can have disastrous effects. A medical records mishap can have lasting effects, including the most tragic. Injuries sustained from … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Distracted Driving Causes Crashes
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJuly 15th, 2018
There is no doubt that distracted driving is a problem on Connecticut roadways and a cause of Connecticut auto accidents. According to traffic safety experts, there are three types of distracted driving: cognitive, manual, and visual. Cognitive distractions are when your mind wanders away from driving. Visual distractions are when your eyes focus away from … Keep reading…