The Role of Lack of Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a branch of negligence tort law. It focuses on the doctor-patient relationship. Doctors and other healthcare professionals must follow specific standards. When these standards are not followed and you, the patient, (or a loved one) is subsequently injured, you may need to contact a medical malpractice attorney. A crucial subset of medical malpractice is […]
Medical Misdiagnosis: What Is It and How To Handle It
Doctors have a duty to their patients to act competently and abide by set medical standards of care. The laws of medical malpractice are used when doctors fail to meet this standard, causing their patients injury or harm. A medical misdiagnosis can result in a patient needing lifelong treatment or suffering debilitating damage or even […]
Connecticut Auto Accident Laws to Be Aware Of
If you have been the victim of an auto accident in Connecticut, you may be confused about your legal options and the laws that will affect them. Connecticut auto accident attorneys can help explain the laws that may affect your case and inform you of your rights. What Are the Must-Know Auto Accident Laws in […]
How Liability Is Determined for Defective Products
When defective products cause injury to you or a loved one, consult with an experienced product liability attorney to help you understand how liability is determined in cases of faulty manufacturing. The first step to determining liability is understanding how a defective product is defined. What Defines Defective Products? Your defective product attorney should classify […]
The Most Common Surgical Errors
Medical and surgical errors occur at a surprising rate. According to a 2019 review in the British Medical Journal, approximately one in 20 patients are the victims of preventable harm from medical care. For a surgical error to constitute medical malpractice, two things must be true: The surgeon must fail to follow the appropriate standard of […]
Wrongful death in Connecticut: how does it work?
If you have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, you may wonder if you have a case to recover the financial losses resulting from his or her death. Fortunately, such a mechanism exists in Connecticut; it is called a wrongful death lawsuit. You may see wrongful death lawsuits mentioned in news stories […]
How to spot the signs of road rage
If you have ever driven aggressively while navigating the Connecticut roadways, you are not alone. In fact, approximately 80 percent of American drivers say that they have, at some point, engaged in such driving behaviors, according to AAA. Not surprisingly, aggressive driving habits were involved in at least 56 percent of deadly car accidents throughout […]