On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 29, 2012 | Patient Safety
The simplest and seemingly smallest actions can prove to be beneficial in protecting critically ill patients from developing deadly infections and other serious complications of treatment. If a family member is aware that these small actions are critical, he or she...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 28, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
According to the latest findings, children suffering from chronic illnesses, such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes or cancer, may be more susceptible to a high risk of medical errors or medical malpractice, even if the patient is under the supervision of a doctor....
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 25, 2012 | Car Accidents
It is not uncommon to use a GPS-connected tracking device while driving to a new location in your city, or when taking the highway longer distances. Unfortunately, many drivers will follow their tracking devices blindly, without being aware of potential hazards....
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 23, 2012 | Car Accidents
According to a Connecticut Supreme Court ruling, a fraternity can be sued for negligence in connection with a 2003 crash that killed four Yale University Students. The relatives of the victims are pursuing a wrongful death claim that alleges the fraternity leaders...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 18, 2012 | Car Accidents
When an employee of a corporation or a government agency acts negligently or recklessly and causes injury, it can be held civilly liable. The Town of Waterford is facing a lawsuit after an employee for the Waterford Utility Commission was operating a town vehicle ran...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 15, 2012 | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is always a danger, but can be even more hazardous in construction zones. During the summer, road repair and construction zones are more prevalent. According to authorities, a recent surge in Connecticut traffic accidents is related to construction...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 14, 2012 | Patient Safety
Physicians are, first and foremost, human. And this humanity allows them to stay motivated, to grant their patients compassion and concern, to grow in their profession and to make potentially devastating mistakes. A new study indicates that when a physician’s...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 10, 2012 | Personal Injury
Pit bulls are notoriously dangerous breeds and continue to raise concerns among policymakers, dog owners, parents and others who are exposed. A 3-year-old girl in New York was severely bitten in the face by her relative’s pit bull last week. The girl suffered...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 5, 2012 | Car Accidents, Wrongful Death
On Monday night, a young motorcyclist was killed in a tragic accident near an intersection in West Haven Connecticut. Since July, two others have been killed in accidents at the same intersection. Now investigators and residents are looking into the dangerous...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 3, 2012 | Workers' Comp
Workers’ compensation claims are intended to give workers quick resolution when they are injured while in the course of performing work-related duties. It is not necessary to prove negligence, only that the injury was work-related. Claims can get complicated,...
