On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 28, 2013 | Truck Accidents
After trying to settle the case in mediation, a trucking company and several plaintiffs will head to court to resolve a wrongful death claim. The claim stems from a 2007 fatal truck accident in East Lyme. The case was moved to Hartford Superior Court from New London...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 27, 2013 | Spinal Cord Injuries
Many New Haven residents are familiar with the most recent Batman movie. In the movie the protagonist suffers from a broken back near the end. In order to stop the bad guy, Batman must find a way to walk again. In the span of a short time, Batman somehow rehabilitates...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 26, 2013 | Patient Safety
We all have an image in our head of the overworked hospital intern. Whether from watching Grey’s Anatomy or from personal experience, it’s a widespread notion that first-year residents are overworked and always tired. For many, this image conjures up fears...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 26, 2013 | Car Accidents
When we get into our cars each day, we assume a certain responsibility to drive safely and to obey traffic laws. Unfortunately, no amount of diligence while driving can change how others choose to drive. Distractions like cellphones, loud passengers and trying to eat...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 25, 2013 | Brain Injury
Just about every New Haven resident is familiar with Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton and Thomas Edison. All of them were great geniuses and made drastic contributions to our world. What all of them had in common was a healthy brain. One can image what would have happen...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 22, 2013 | Brain Injury
From arguments over girls to spilt beer, every bar owner has probably seen at least one or two fist fights in their life. While such a common occurrence may not seem like a big deal, serious injuries are often the result. One New Haven man remains in serious...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 21, 2013 | Drunk Driving Accidents
“There is no satisfaction of drunk driving.” The words of a young drunk driving victim’s uncle ring true for too many people in Connecticut and across the country. Unfortunately, every year thousands of people continue to get behind the wheel after...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 20, 2013 | Medical Malpractice
Last week we talked about the widespread issue of surgeons failing to remove items like gauze or sponges from surgical patients. When surgeons fail to remove an item from a patient’s body, it can lead to serious health problems down the road. Unfortunately, one...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 20, 2013 | Car Accidents
Sports cars can be appealing to many New Haven residents for a variety of reasons. They are often fast, attractive and fun to drive. No matter the reason, owning a sports car provides drivers with many benefits. However, many owners find it hard to resist speeding in...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Mar 19, 2013 | Car Accidents
In Bridgeport, when we get in our cars, we do our best to drive safely, ensuring that we protect ourselves and others on the road. We don’t text and drive, we don’t get behind the wheel after we’ve been drinking and we make sure to obey traffic...
