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…
Tire Pressure Still Matters In the Summer
by Gerard McEneryJuly 12th, 2018
Maintaining proper tire pressure over the summer months is just as important as the winter months to avoid a Connecticut auto accident. In the heat of the summer tire pressure can rise, on average one pound per-square inch (PSI) for every increase in temperature of 10 degrees Fahrenheit. That means that if your tires were … Keep reading…
Alexa Coming To Boston Ambulances
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJuly 9th, 2018
If you find yourself in Boston and need the services of an ambulance, you may find that ambulance personnel are utilizing Amazon Echo technology for medical information. This addition of technology may have a positive impact, but it is too early to tell. Regardless of new technologies, ambulance personnel can still commit medical malpractice. Ambulance … Keep reading…
New Guidelines For Healthcare Worker Violence
by Charles B. Price, Jr.July 6th, 2018
The Joint Commission has released guidelines for protection of healthcare workers, both physical and verbal. OSHA reports that 75% of workplace assaults occur annually in the healthcare sector while violence-related injuries are four times more likely to cause healthcare workers to take time off of work to recover. This Sentinel Event Alert, numbered 59, comes … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: 71% Reusable Scopes Test Positive
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJuly 3rd, 2018
In an age where hospitals are trying to cut costs, it is important for you and your loved ones to remain vigilant about your health. Certain procedures may have the ability to take advantage of reusable tools. You may be wary of this as a recent study found that 71% of scopes deemed safe for … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Rear-Facing Car Seats Are Safest
by Gerard McEneryJune 30th, 2018
A recent study has shown that children in rear-facing car seats are safe in rear-end collisions. Much of the research on rear-facing car seats has focused on side-impact or head-on collisions. Children are less likely to die in rear-end collisions, but concerns are still present as to how the crash may impact their health. Concerns … Keep reading…