On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Oct 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s common for expectant mothers to be nervous about how their labor and delivery will go as they give birth to their child. No one likes to think about the risks involved in bringing a newborn into the world, but unexpected complications do happen, resulting...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tractor-trailers can be dangerous vehicles when they are not driven with care. This is partially because they can weigh 20 to 30 times as much as passenger vehicles weigh, they have large blind spots on all four sides and they require long distances when...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Connecticut Supreme Court recently ruled 4-3 in favor of a nonpatient’s negligence claim against a practicing physician in Norwalk, Connecticut.A male patient and his girlfriend agreed to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) before becoming...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
The summer months are likely times in which many Connecticut drivers feel most at ease on the roads. With no ice or snow and the ability to drive carefree with the windows rolled down, summer driving may be something you even look forward to.However, car accidents can...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Whether due to a misdiagnosis, surgical error, prescription drug error or more, suffering medical malpractice can be terrifying. However, if you had a pre-existing condition prior to the negligent incident, can you still pursue a claim alleging malpractice?A...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Apr 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last year, a study released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety revealed that pedestrian deaths across Connecticut had increased at an alarming rate. According to research released at the end of 2018, pedestrian deaths from motor vehicle accidents have...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Jan 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a construction worker, tools and machinery are regularly part of your job. However, it is important to keep safety in the forefront of your mind when you use construction equipment because it has the potential to cause serious injuries. In 2017, over 28,000 serious...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Nov 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret that some people imbibe too much during the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Not only do they take their lives in their hands when they get behind the wheel, they endanger you and your family as well.While drunk driving...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Children have a higher risk of concussions than adults. Their skulls are softer, and their brains are still developing. When a child experiences a head injury—whether from playing sports, goofing around with their friends or hanging upside-down from the monkey...
On behalf of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, L.L.C. | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Nobody wants to tell their parents what to do. But as our parents age, they experience changes to both their bodies and their brains. These normal changes can make their activities a little more dangerous than they used to be.At some point in time, it can become...