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Why Are Expert Witnesses Required In Medical Malpractice Cases?
When a plaintiff files a medical malpractice lawsuit, the claim is usually that health care providers were negligent in providing care, and as a result of the provider’s negligence, the plaintiff suffered personal injury or other harm. Negligence is a legal cause of action involving the breach of a duty that one person owes to…
Can I Sue For Loss Of Consortium As A Result Of Wrongful Death?
The death of one spouse caused by the negligent act of another person can be the subject of a lawsuit for money damages brought by the administrator of the deceased person’s estate. Some of these damages are easy to identify, such as lost potential earnings, medical expenses prior to death and funeral expenses. Other damages…
Autopsy May Show Medical Malpractice In Dental Patient’s Death
Medical malpractice endangers many lives in Connecticut. Recent reports indicate that a dental practitioner had his license suspended following the death of his patient, an elderly woman. Autopsy reports done by the medical examiner at the hospital where the elderly woman died, indicated that she had died of cardio-pulmonary complications. What Conditions Caused the Victim’s…
Hospital Negligence Can Cause Post-Discharge Adverse Effects
If you’ve ever been in a hospital, the best time of your stay is when your doctor walks into your room and tells you that you are being discharged. In most cases, this means that the condition that caused you to enter the hospital has been treated sufficiently to allow you to continue to manage…
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…