Immediately after an accident, it is important to secure the scene to prevent additional injuries or fatalities. Electrocution, explosions, fires, blown airbags and other reactions caused by a compromised vehicle can seriously injure roadside assistance crews,...
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Month: October 2012
Connecticut ranks high in medical liability payments
In a recent study of the states with the highest average medical liability payments in surgical malpractice claims, Connecticut ranked near the top, with the second-highest average settlement amounts and jury awards out of all 50 U.S. states. The only state to place...
Study: Half of medical malpractice claims are dropped
A new study has found that the majority of medical malpractice claims that are filed in New Haven and across the country are ultimately dropped by the plaintiffs before ever making it to court. Researchers say that most of the plaintiffs who abandon their claims...
Monster Energy Drinks facing wrongful death lawsuit, FDA investigating
Energy drinks have replaced soda in the marketplace and sales rose 17% last year. Energy drinks are becoming more and more popular in Connecticut and nationwide; however, they have also been under scrutiny since being linked to an increased risk of heart-attack....
Distracted driving and pets: the dangers of driving with lapdogs
Distracted driving is becoming a leading cause of car accidents in New Haven, Connecticut and nationwide. While drivers may recognize handheld devices, cellphones, and iPods as a distraction, they may not consider the unforeseen dangers of driving with a lapdog....
Fish oil may help patients of traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can severely reduce capacity, affect mood, cause depression, alter personalities, impact memory and cause a range of other symptoms related to brain function. A recent report indicates that the use of fish oil may help to improve...
Study: Post-surgical errors cause injury, death
In a recent study on the frequency and effects of post-operative errors, researchers uncovered some startling information. Not only does such surgical malpractice occur, but it is actually fairly common. What is most unsettling, however, is the fact that post-surgical...
Family files wrongful death claim filed after son dies in Romanian bar fight
When negligence causes harm or accidental death, an individual or entity could be held liable for personal injury. Earlier this month, a Connecticut family announced that they filed a wrongful death claim after their son, a basketball player from West Haven,...
Teen charged for breaking laws, causing fatal accident
Increasingly, law enforcement officials are pursuing criminal charges against negligent drivers who cause serious and fatal accidents while in violation of traffic laws or using a cell phone. A Connecticut teen is being criminal charged nearly a year after a...
Campaign for Promotion of Safe Surgical Practices
The United Kingdom celebrates Safer Surgery Week in September each year. National Patient Safety First Week was celebrated for the fourth year last month. The campaign started in June 2008 to ensure no avoidable deaths occur, no harm to patients occurs that can be...