Connecticut Pedestrian Fatalities Up 53%
The Governors’ Highway Safety Association recently released a report on pedestrian traffic fatalities. Connecticut fatalities have increased 53% from 2017 to 2018. From January to June 2018, 29 pedestrians were killed on Connecticut roadways; for the same time period in 2017, 19 pedestrians were killed. The GHSA cites increased unsafe driving behaviors, unfriendly infrastructure, as … Keep reading…
Connecticut Personal Injury: When Foul Balls Run Afoul
A woman was struck by a foul ball at Dodger Stadium last August and four days later succumbed to her injuries. The official cause of death, as ruled by the Los Angeles County Coroner, was an intracranial hemorrhage from a baseball. Here are some safety precautions you can take if you plan on attending a … Keep reading…
Common Mistakes To Avoid When Filing Your Personal Injury Claim
Connecticut personal injuries and auto accidents can occur in the blink of an eye. In many cases, you or your loved one will be left with hefty medical bills, severe and significant injuries, and a lot of questions on what to do next. As you file your claim, here are some common mistakes to avoid: … Keep reading…
New Connecticut Laws That Went Into Effect October 1
When the clock struck midnight on October 1, over 75 new laws went into effect in the State of Connecticut. Below are some highlights: Fatality during an auto accident. Police and investigators are required to report the accident to the State’s Attorney in the district it occurred if they are unable to determine cause. The … Keep reading…
Overdose Concerns Spur Children’s Advil Recall
A leading medication supplier has recently issued a recall for children’s Advil due to overdose concerns. Medication users could be consuming more medication than they are aware of. The recall was issued after consumer concerns over teaspoon markings on the dosage cup of the 4 oz. bubble gum bottle when the instructions are given in … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 36% Of Hospitals Are Not Compliant With Standards
A new survey found that 36% of medical resonance imaging (MRI) providers do not comply with The Joint Commission’s standards for diagnostic imaging services. The standards, which are in effect for hospital and ambulatory care programs, require that MRI facilities should collect data on incidents where ferromagnetic objects unintentionally entered the MRI scanner room and … Keep reading…
CT Department of Public Health Fines 4 Nursing Homes
The Connecticut Department of Public Health is charged with oversight of buildings and industries that are used by the public such as hospitals, schools, and even nursing homes. The DPH recently fined four Connecticut nursing facilities that put patient safety at risk. Gardner Heights Health Care Center in Shelton was fined $3,480 after a resident … Keep reading…
Connecticut Pedestrian Laws
It is seemingly far too often that when we turn on the news or read an online news source we are seeing a report of a Connecticut pedestrian accident and sometimes these reports include deaths. As a pedestrian, here are the laws that protect you: It is unlawful to cross a street outside a marked … Keep reading…
3 Ways To Prevent Injury or Death When Riding A Dirt Bike
A 28-year old man died recently in New Haven in a dirt bike accident. After the rider was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital he was pronounced dead. Police reported that there were no other vehicles involved in the crash. If you are a dirt bike rider or thinking about trying out this off road motor … Keep reading…
New Connecticut Laws In Effect
When the clock struck midnight on July 1, over 30 new laws went into effect in the State of Connecticut. Below are some highlights: Good Samaritan Child Abuse/Neglect. This law provides immunity from civil or criminal litigation for anyone who acts in good faith to medically assist a child who is being neglected or abused. … Keep reading…