Studies of spinal cord injuries have shown that men are most susceptible to spinal injuries. Children are also very susceptible to cases of spinal injury because generally children are more active than adults. Spinal cord injury, however, can be dangerous regardless...
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Month: December 2014
Police in the middle of holiday crackdown on Connecticut highways
If you thought you noticed more patrols on Connecticut roadways you weren't just imagining things. The state police were out in full force the week of Christmas participating in a campaign dubbed "Stop Another Needless Tragic Accident," or "Operation SANTA" for...
Medicial malpractice suit against cruise line can go forward
For the last 100 years, medical malpractice lawsuits against doctors, other medical staff and cruise lines have been repeatedly thrown out of court. The theory behind the rulings has been that cruise ship passengers couldn't expect to get the same type of care on a...
Cruise ships, medical malpractice and the law
As the weather turns colder, many Connecticut residents enjoy taking a vacation somewhere with warmer weather. Many people enjoy taking a cruise in the Caribbean, as this kind of vacation can easily accommodate kids and older family members. However, accidents can...
What are a Connecticut driver’s duties after a car accident?
Every Connecticut car driver is required by law to adhere to certain rules and regulations when involved in a crash. These are duties and obligations that may attract penalties if ignored. An automobile driver is required to stop the person's car at the site of the...
Hopes and fears for spinal cord injury victims
The words "spinal cord injury" are capable of making anyone feel anxiety, especially when contemplating the outcome and effects of such an injury. In Connecticut, most spinal cord injury patients are male, which is similar to the rest of the United States. Injuries to...
Doctor in brain medical malpractice case won’t be sanctioned
When a patient has to have surgery, he or she is likely scared and worried. However, as patients, we believe that the surgeons we put our faith in will provide us with the proper care. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. While you would think that medical...
NHTSA agrees to review truck underride guard regulations (2 of 2)
Welcome back. We are currently discussing the problem of truck underride accidents, which continue to claim far too many lives each year in the United States.Even though the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety presented evidence to the National Highway...
Brain injury law aims to improve education, create database
Brain injury is a potentially devastating predicament, especially in children. It often develops in the form of a minor or serious concussion and can be dangerous, particularly if it goes untreated or is ignored.Earlier this year in Connecticut, the Governor signed...
NHTSA agrees to review truck underride guard regulations (1 of 2)
Trucking accidents are often catastrophic because of the sheer size and weight of tractor-trailers. However, tractor-trailers are also extremely dangerous because of how high off of the ground they are. When vehicles run into the back of tractor-trailers they can...