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Patient Tips For Reducing Medical Malpractice Risks
Every patient wants to trust that his or her physicians are providing high quality of care when it comes to diagnosis, but that doesn’t always happen. Unfortunately doctors everywhere, including in Connecticut, can make diagnostic errors up to 15 percent of the time when a patient first comes to the office, an error that can…
In A Short Time Span Amtrak Trains Kill 3 In Connecticut
For the third time since late April, an Amtrak train has been involved in a fatal accident in Connecticut. The most recent incident took place at or near the Milford train station when an Amtrak train traveling between two major cities along the East Coast hit a person who was on the track, killing the…
Research Links Genes To Brain Injury Risk
Traumatic brain injuries can impact the lives of victims of any number of accidents—from car crashes to sports injuries to military-related injuries, among others. Brain injuries can be caused by any trauma to the head, such as a sudden blow. Why some blows to the head result in brain injuries and others do not has…
Doctor Linked To Pro Golfer’s Suicide In Medical Malpractice Case
Jurors have been hearing testimony recently during a trial in which a doctor has been accused of committing medical malpractice, resulting in his patient’s 2010 suicide. What Circumstance’s Led to the Victim’s Death? The lawsuit was filed by the father of the deceased patient, who was a young professional golfer at the time of her…
Easton Youth Wins Brain Injury Case After Long Legal Fight
A recent Connecticut Superior Court jury award of at least $8 million to a 14-year-old Easton youth offers a grim perspective not only of the devastating and lasting consequences of traumatic brain injuries, but also the tortuous path that plaintiffs must sometimes follow when seeking redress against a defendant’s insurance company. What Was the Initial…
Tragic Wrongful Death Suit Settled In Connecticut
The loss of a loved one is inevitably difficult and painful, let alone when the death is caused by a fatal accident that is spontaneous and arguably preventable. A New Haven wrongful death lawsuit attempts to place liability on another party. While medical expenses are often a realistic part of the scenario, financial settlements also act…
Connecticut Hospitals Use Nuclear Sector Safety Model
Connecticut hospitals have begun applying nuclear industry-style safety standards in their operations. Hospitals are now recognizing that even small errors can have catastrophic consequences, including the wrongful death of patients. As a result, they are now applying high reliability strategies similar to those used in the nuclear power sector. What Specific Measures Have Been Adopted?…