Cancer is a formidable adversary that affects millions of lives worldwide. Early diagnosis is often the key to effective treatment and increased survival rates. However, when doctors misdiagnose cancer, the consequences can be devastating for patients and their...
Connecticut Personal Injury Law Blog
What are common factors behind car accidents?
A motor vehicle accident can have devastating consequences for drivers, passengers and their families. While there may be many contributing factors to an accident, a few common causes stand out among the majority of accidents. Understanding the factors may allow...
Driving is a privilege and a responsibility
People need a license to drive because it is a privilege, not a right. The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires individuals to apply for a learner’s permit before getting a license. They can only obtain a learner’s permit once they pass a vision and...
Who will pay for the medical expenses after a car accident?
Car accidents can cause severe damage to the human body and to property. Injuries could include broken bones, organ failure or even traumatic brain injury. The victim may not have the physical capacity to return to work, and they lose wages as a result. Their medical...
Deadly distracted driving continues
Seasoned drivers consider operating their motor vehicles as second nature. Long after earning their permit and formal license, driving became second nature to them. For some, the attention they once took to their surroundings waned, resulting in serious accidents...
Know the symptoms and long-term complications of whiplash
Even though whiplash is one of the most common injuries associated with car accidents, not everyone is entirely sure what it is. Understanding how a car accident can cause whiplash and recognizing the symptoms can help assure that you receive medical treatment to...
4 dangers of distracted driving every road user should know
As the world becomes more fast-paced, distracted driving has become a significant concern for road safety. This is due to the rise of smartphones and increasing technological distractions. Therefore, it’s crucial to understand the dangers associated with driving while...
Can you file a medical malpractice claim against the hospital?
When you go to a hospital, your mission is pretty clear – you need treatment for your illness so you can get back on your feet. Unfortunately, you might end up sustaining additional injuries or developing complications at the hands of the healthcare provider. If these...
Why do so many collisions happen at intersections?
Modern roads are very busy, and people often think of the roads with the highest speed limits as the most dangerous places to drive. However, places where people stop, slow down and turn also experience quite a few crashes. Traffic density is certainly one safety...
Why a Connecticut doctor’s apology can’t be used against them
Your doctor made an error in your treatment or maybe a diagnostic error that caused you further harm. You know that your added suffering was their fault because they acknowledged it and apologized. That’s “game, set and match” for a medical malpractice suit, right?...