Spring 2018: How Do Connecticut Hospital’s Rank?
by Charles B. Price, Jr.June 24th, 2018
The Leapfrog Group released its hospital rankings focused on transparency, quality and safety in the U.S. healthcare system. The scores were based on how well each hospital kept its patients safe from infections, injuries, errors and accidents. In the fall, Connecticut hospitals ranked 30 nationally. This ranking period we are down 16 spots to 46 … Keep reading…
6,800 Connecticut Students Suffered Concussions Last School Year
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJune 21st, 2018
The Connecticut Department of Education recently released concussion statistics for the 2016-17 school year. Nearly 6,800 students ranging from pre-kindergarten to 12th graders were included in this data. A concussion is caused by a jolt, bump or blow to the head that causes the brain to twist or bounce around in the skull. This type … Keep reading…
Texting While Driving Now Leading Cause of Death For Teens
by Gerard McEneryJune 18th, 2018
According to a new study by the Cohen Children’s Medical Center, nearly 3,000 teens die each year from traffic accidents from texting and 300,000 are injured from texting. Distracted driving, not drunk driving, is now the leading cause of death for teen drivers. It is estimated that 2,700 die each year from alcohol-related auto accidents. … Keep reading…
Why You Should Not Wait To Call A Lawyer
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJune 15th, 2018
If you were injured, the sooner you can reach out for a consultation by an attorney, the better. Whether you’ve been injured on the job or at play or any other type of injury, an experienced attorney can help you determine if you should pursue a case. Why does timeliness matter? The statute of limitations … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Opioid Overdose Up 30%, Says CDC
by Charles B. Price, Jr.June 12th, 2018
The opioid epidemic continues to have a strong grasp on Connecticut, and the rest of the country. With zero signs of slowing, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), reports that emergency room visits from opioid overdoses are up 30%. Drugs in the opioid family include illegal forms, like heroin, and legal forms like codeine, methadone, … Keep reading…
Connecticut Drivers Concerned Over Distracted Driving
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJune 9th, 2018
In a recent survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, distracted driving topped the list of growing concerns by drivers. Eighty-eight percent of drivers believe that distracted driving is on the rise over other risky behaviors like: Drunk driving at 43% Drivers using drugs at 55% Aggressive driving at 68% Nearly half of drivers, … Keep reading…