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Act Quickly After Your Injury
Time does not wait, and injuries rarely get better on their own. It is essential for a person dealing with a personal injury resulting from possible medical malpractice to seek legal help as quickly as possible. Why You Should Address Injuries Promptly We have discussed the statutory time limits for medical malpractice suits in Connecticut…
Cruise Ships May Now Be Liable For Medical Malpractice
In 2011, an 82-year-old retired policeman embarked on a dream vacation with 18 family members that would ultimately end in a nightmare. He fell and hit his head while disembarking a ship at a port of call. Then, a mere cursory examination by a nurse in the ship’s infirmary led to a delayed diagnosis of…
Types Of Wrongful Death Damages Recoverable In Connecticut
A wrongful death can take place in a health care setting in a number of ways. Some of these may be the result of possible medical malpractice, such as a surgical error or an incorrect diagnosis. Other times, the cause of death may be unrelated to a doctor’s conduct, but it could still be the…
What Are The Risks Associated With A C-Section?
For many New Haven, Connecticut, women, a cesarean delivery (C-section) is a medically acceptable alternative to a vaginal delivery, but the benefits to the expectant mother and the unborn child must be weighed against the risks associated with the procedure. Before a woman requests the procedure or agrees to undergo a cesarean delivery she should…
Does A Brain Injury Always Require Surgery?
The importance of protecting your head from injury cannot be overstated. A broken arm is painful, but the victim of this injury may only need to have their arm immobilized for several weeks while the bone heals. With the use of x-rays and modern surgical techniques, the repair of a broken bone can be done…
Preparing For Pregnancy Could Prevent Injuries
For years, the importance of taking preventative measures and care for ones body, has been spoken of by doctors, nurses and mothers all over the country. Generally, when the importance of getting regular checkups is mentioned, people are referring to ensuring that you are in good health; but if something is found early, in many…
Former Pro Wrestler Claims Brain Injury Risks Ignored
If the allegations in a federal lawsuit filed against World Wrestling Entertainment of Connecticut are proven to be true, they might change the minds of cynics who believe professional wrestling is staged and that participants do not get injured. According to the lawsuit by a former professional wrestler, the brain trauma he suffered during his…