Connecticut Personal Injury Law Blog
Shoulder dystocia during childbirth
When you give birth at a Connecticut hospital, you usually expect that everything will go well. However, sometimes a physician may fail to take action as soon as he or she realizes there is a problem. Shoulder dystocia is one thing that can go wrong when a woman gives...
How common are birth injuries? And how do they happen?
It's common for expectant mothers to be nervous about how their labor and delivery will go as they give birth to their child. No one likes to think about the risks involved in bringing a newborn into the world, but unexpected complications do happen, resulting in...
Know how injuries occur at work
Connecticut workers may know that workplace injuries happen frequently. However, they may wonder how these incidents occur. There are many different ways a worker might get hurt on the job.Workplace injuries take many different forms. According to Farm Journal,...
What are the most common office injuries?
Most people think about dangerous industries, such as construction or factory work, when they discuss workplace injuries. They might not consider the fact that a job-related injury or illness can occur in any industry, including office work. If you work in an office...
Gender bias in medicine returns to the public spotlight
Unfortunately, women’s stories of experiencing misdiagnoses, delayed diagnoses or failures to diagnose are not hard to find. If you aren’t a woman who’s experienced it yourself, ask around. You may be surprised by what you hear.This year, a flurry of...
Drug-impaired truckers pose a hazard to others on the road
Tractor-trailers can be dangerous vehicles when they are not driven with care. This is partially because they can weigh 20 to 30 times as much as passenger vehicles weigh, they have large blind spots on all four sides and they require long distances when...
Verdict reach in wrongful death lawsuit after fatal accident
While it would be ideal for people to know that they would be safe whenever they get behind the wheel, they cannot control the behavior of other drivers in Connecticut. Unfortunately, there are definitely those people out there who are careless and participate in...
Back to School Month: Recap on pedestrian safety
The end of August marks the start of school for many children in Connecticut and elsewhere. Drivers across the state need to recognize the hazards faced by students walking to school, riding their bicycles or waiting at the bus stop. Additionally, parents can also...
Dog bites and the risk of infection
Connecticut residents who are bitten by dogs have several health risks to worry about. One of them is the risk of infection, which can cause severe health complications far into the future.FindLaw takes a look at how to treat dog bites. They focus on cleaning up the...
How can I see if a product I own is unsafe?
You expect the things you buy to be safe when you and your family use them. However, this is not always the case. Whether an item in your home was defective before you bought it or it became unsafe after repeated use, it is important for you and other Connecticut...
