Intersection accidents can be extremely dangerous for pedestrians and bystanders. This week, a city crossing guard and 2 pedestrians were injured when a pickup truck collided with another vehicle. Ironically, the crossing guard in this case, was actually driving one...
Month: August 2012
Drunk-driving ex-officer sentenced to 5 years for teen death
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 28, 2012 | Wrongful Death
Hartford, Connecticut residents may remember the drinking and driving accident involving an off-duty police officer that struck and killed a 15-year-old boy on his bicycle 2 years ago. This week, the officer was sentenced to 5 years in prison by a Hartford Superior...
Dangerous Professional Burnout Extends to Nurses
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 28, 2012 | Patient Safety
Earlier this month, we discussed the fact that high rates of burnout among physicians are likely compromising the quality of patient care in numerous situations. Unfortunately, several occupational realities are also contributing to high rates of burnout among...
Inquiry continues after parasailing death of Connecticut woman
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 26, 2012 | Wrongful Death
On family vacation, you may decide to take a boating excursion, rent a jetski, or go parasailing on the ocean. Even if you sign a waiver, you expect that these activities are safe and that equipment is in working condition. In a tragic case this summer, a...
Physician burnout rates are likely compromising patient care
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 24, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
Even if you are one of the lucky individuals who adores your job, you are at risk of burning out. In our workaholic society, it is very easy to get overextended, even in a profession you love. Unfortunately, a recent study indicates that physicians are at an...
State house candidate charged after car crash
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 21, 2012 | Car Accidents
Evading criminal responsibility in the name of politics is nothing new. State House candidate Christina Ayala, who won the democratic primary on Tuesday night in the 128th District is now facing serious criminal charges after she fled the scene of an accident...
$20 million settlement for mistaken diagnosis of HIV
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 16, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
Cases involving misdiagnosis will often arise when a doctor or medical professional fails to identify a life threatening condition. In many of these cases, patients suffer because they do not get proper treatment. A recent case may give patients in New...
$20 million settlement after misdiagnosis of HIV
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 15, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice misdiagnosis cases usually involves the failure to identify or treat a life-threatening illness. In a recent case, a court gave additional rights to patients who are mistakenly told that they had a life threatening illness. This could...
New bill may mean stricter laws for teen drivers
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 8, 2012 | Car Accidents
States have pursued stricter driving requirements and regulations for teen drivers over the last few decades. Graduated licensing programs can limit a teen's right to drive with friends, to drive at night, or to use a cell phone while behind the wheel.Regardless of...
Jury awards $6.7M for fatal I-95 crash
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 4, 2012 | Car Accidents
A jury has awarded $6.7 million, finding the state of Connecticut partially responsible for a crash on Interstate 95 that killed a Texas man and caused serious injuries to a Wallingford resident in 2008. The family of the victim received $4 million for the accident...
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