Surgical Stapler Injuries: Can You File a Lawsuit?
Surgical staples have become a popular alternative to stitches for closing up a patient’s surgical wounds. However, in recent years, defective surgical staplers produced by a few different manufacturers have caused surgical staples injuries. These defective staples have resulted in serious health conditions and death for several patients. If you’ve been injured by surgical staples, […]
7 Causes of Rear-End Collisions
In Connecticut and throughout the United States, millions of people use motor vehicles daily to get to various destinations. For many drivers, time is of the essence as they drive through Connecticut’s highways. Still, all drivers must follow traffic rules, including obeying posted speed limits and utilizing safety precautions to protect themselves and other road […]
Is It Illegal To Drive With Your Hazard Lights On?
A person’s right to drive with their hazards on varies from state to state. Some states can issue criminal traffic charges against drivers who use their hazards on the road, particularly when that use puts others at risk for an accident. Other states allow the use of hazards and encourage their drivers to think critically […]
How to Handle Chemical Exposure in the Workplace
If you work with chemicals, you know they can be very hazardous. Chemical exposure in the workplace can result in serious immediate injury and long-term chronic health problems. If you have experienced an injury from workplace chemical exposure, you need legal advice from a firm that understands workers’ compensation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]
Dram Shop Laws in Connecticut
A drunk driving accident can result in devastating injuries for you or a loved one. Victims of these accidents often experience significant harm, such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or wrongful deaths. Fortunately, there are ways for people injured in Connecticut drunk driving accidents to obtain recourse for the resulting harm. While drunk driving […]
Wrong Way Accidents: What They Are and How They Occur
When you are behind the wheel of your car, you trust the other drivers to follow road rules and prevent injuries. It is common to assume they are adequately trained and familiar with the road on which they travel. Unfortunately, all it takes is one wrong-way turn by a drowsy driver to see glaring headlights […]
How Long Do You Have To File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
If you have been the victim of healthcare negligence, you have many questions. It would be best if you had a medical malpractice attorney who can answer them and get your case filed before time runs out. The statute of limitations may vary depending on the nature of the case, but in a medical malpractice […]
The Leading Causes of Intersection Accidents
Intersections are one of the most common features of Connecticut roadways. Highway intersections bring various roads together, allowing opposing directions of traffic to converge. No wonder intersections are sites of so many auto accidents in Connecticut and all over the U.S. County, state, and federal governments have developed resources for vehicles that approach intersections, such […]
The Negative Impact of Tailgating
Tailgating can have negative impacts on all drivers sharing the road. Find out what tailgating is, why drivers do it, and the risks involved. If you have been involved in a tailgating accident, find out your legal options and who you can turn to for help. What Is Tailgating? Tailgating is one of the most […]
Common Causes of Construction Lawsuits
Regardless of the size of a construction project, issues and challenges are bound to occur. Whether it is a delay, changes in weather conditions, defects in materials or structural designs, or issues with payments. Any of these problems can turn into challenging and complex issues that may compromise the entire construction process, and ultimately lead […]
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 […]