In a local accident, a car collided with an ambulance causing it to flip over yesterday afternoon. According to police, the ambulance was traveling west when a car, attempting to make a left turn hit the right side of the ambulance. The strength of the impact caused...
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Month: July 2012
Family recovers $4.7 million in fatal latex case
A tragic medical malpractice case resulted in the death of a woman when nurses failed to notify physicians of her allergy to latex. The family successfully pursued a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for the death of the 29-year-old...
Be wary of the “July effect” in medical care
It is not uncommon in the medical profession to hear the phrase, "Don't get sick in July." One of the main reasons is that July is when new interns start their work and when senior trainees, residents and fellows graduate to new supervisory, self managed roles in...
Father files lawsuit for fire that killed his 3 daughters
After a tragic fire that killed his three daughters, a man is filing a wrongful death claim against the city along with several other defendants. On Christmas morning in Stamford, Connecticut last year, a fire burst into flames creating a firetrap with no smoke...
Woman contracts cancer from diseased transplant organ
Medical malpractice claims arise when a nurse, doctor or other healthcare professional acts negligently and causes injury to a patient. In some cases, medical malpractice will involve misdiagnosis or a surgical injury. In a recent case, a woman is filing a malpractice...
Another casino bus from Connecticut crashes in New York
Private bus companies are under increasing scrutiny after several fatal accidents on the East Coast. Overcrowded, speeding buses, fatigued drivers, failed maintenance and other dangerous conditions on the road can result in serious injuries and fatalities. Last week,...
Progesterone treatments bring hope to brain injury victims
Victims of traumatic brain injury are often left hopeless given their prognosis. Consequences, including mental and physical impairments, can be severe and lasting. For many families, it is difficult to know where to turn or how to adapt to life with a physical or...
Does Connecticut need stricter distracted driving laws?
The world has become increasingly interconnected through the use of cellphones, social media sites and broader access to the Internet. Unfortunately, this has also led to an increased danger of accidents on the roads, as more drivers are distracted by their...