8 Ways to Stay Safe While Driving In The Snow
by Robert Messey, MD, JDFebruary 8th, 2018
Driving in the snow can be very stressful and can undoubtedly cause Connecticut auto accidents. If you find yourself on the road when snow hits, here are some tips to keep yourself safe until you can get home or to your destination. Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Accelerating slowly helps regain and maintain traction. It also … Keep reading…
3 Tips to Safely Uber
by Gerard McEneryFebruary 5th, 2018
Tis the season to Uber. Uber’s ride-sharing service has grown and made it easier to get a ride than the traditional taxicab service. Connecticut auto accidents can happen to anyone, even those who are passengers in a vehicle where you do not know the driver. As a passenger, you generally do not have any liability … Keep reading…
Connecticut Slip & Falls & How You Can Protect Yourself
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDFebruary 2nd, 2018
The winter months in Connecticut can make treacherous sidewalks and walkways even more hazardous with slippery snow and ice covering them. That’s why this time of year it is important to know how to protect yourself in case you do slip and fall and injure yourself on these types of walkways. Prevention is the best … Keep reading…
Connecticut Medical Malpractice: When Complications Happen Outside the Hospital
by Robert Messey, MD, JDJanuary 26th, 2018
A Bloomfield woman was recently airlifted by helicopter to Hartford Hospital after some complications during a tonsillectomy. The procedure was being held in a surgical center. If complications arise during a procedure that does not take place in a hospital that leads to a significant, permanent injury, this may be considered Connecticut medical malpractice. If … Keep reading…
Connecticut Auto Accidents: Most Teen Crashes Caused By Distraction
by Gerard McEneryJanuary 23rd, 2018
According to new research by AAA, distracted driving from the most inexperienced drivers is a much bigger problem than previously thought. Research has found that distraction was a factor in nearly 60% of teen crashes, including 89% of road-departure crashes and 76% of rear-end crashes. 15% of teen crashes are caused by interacting with a … Keep reading…
6 Nursing Homes Fined by the Department of Public Health
by Gayle Sullivan, RN, JDJanuary 20th, 2018
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 six Connecticut nursing facilities that put patient safety at risk. Nathaniel Witherell in Greenwich was fined $1,940 for two instances; one where a … Keep reading…