Connecticut Medical Board Reprimands & Disciplines Doctors
by Charles B. Price, Jr.March 12th, 2018
The Connecticut Medical Examining Board recently reprimanded one physician and disciplined two others 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 medical malpractice. A Waterbury obstetrician was reprimanded by … Keep reading…
How Damages Are Assessed In Connecticut Auto Accident Cases
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDFebruary 26th, 2018
If you have been injured in a Connecticut auto accident, you may be wondering how much monetary compensation you are entitled to. Calculating the damages in an injury claim involves many factors that are particular to each case, so it is best for you to sit down with your attorney to specifically evaluate how much … Keep reading…
Half of Connecticut’s Hospitals Penalized For High Infection Rates
by Charles B. Price, Jr.February 23rd, 2018
Roughly half (14 out of 31) of Connecticut’s hospitals have been penalized for having high rates of patient infections and preventable injuries while patients were hospitalized. Their penalty is the loss of 1% of their Medicare payments. The hospitals receiving this penalty are: Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington, CT The Connecticut Hospice, … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: Avoiding Medical Record Mistakes
by Robert Messey, MD, JDFebruary 20th, 2018
A study shows that every patient seen in a hospital setting is at risk of a major medical error that could be considered Connecticut medical malpractice. Conducted by the ECRI Institute, a nonprofit organization that researches and studies patient safety, this study shows that Connecticut patients (and all patients nationwide) are subject to a mix-up … Keep reading…
Connecticut Teen Driving Laws Are Working
by Gerard McEneryFebruary 17th, 2018
A new study by AAA shows that Connecticut’s teen driving laws are in fact working. Connecticut’s Graduated Driver Licensing Law, which went into effect in 2008, has helped keep teens, and their parents, committed to following safe driving practices. The UConn crash data speaks for itself. In 2004 the number of crashes involving 16 and … Keep reading…
Can Hospital Interactions Be A Cause of Connecticut Medical Malpractice?
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDFebruary 14th, 2018
Connecticut hospitals are big places with a lot of staff, physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals required to care for patients with different needs. It is not uncommon for a healthcare provider to work alongside people whose name he or she does not know. But not knowing a colleague’s name can have adverse effects on patient … Keep reading…