A recent article by the Associated Press discussed the implications of a 2005 change to Connecticut’s medical malpractice law. That change was meant to keep frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits out of the court, but has kept legitimate cases out as well. The 2005 change requires medical malpractice patients to obtain a medical expert’s opinion in…
On Sunday afternoon, an operator was killed in a Bridgeport construction accident while grading a slope with a mini-excavator. The man was working on a hill when the excavator rolled backwards, ejecting the operator and then trapping him against a house. According to the East Side Assistant Fire Department, the man was not wearing a…
In an effort to create a safer Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Connecticut state police have launched Operation S.A.N.T.A., or Operation Stop Another Needless Tragic Accident. Operation S.A.N.T.A. is part of C.A.R.E., the combined accident reduction effort, which is a nationwide enforcement effort focused on drunk driving, speeding, distracted driving and other reckless actions that…
No precise formula exists to determine the value of a Connecticut personal injury case. However, there are certain factors, which help attorneys and insurance adjusters calculate the range of what reasonable compensation is in a particular case. 1. Fault/Liability. This is the first step in an analysis of any personal injury case. Who caused…
In 2008, the Connecticut Legislature passed laws that were meant to reduce teenage driver accidents throughout the state. The restrictions on teenage drivers include: A curfew, which forbids drivers under 18-years-old to drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless required to for school, medical needs, religion or work. Graduated license restrictions. Once a teenager…
Restraint Injuries: DCF Psychiatric Facilities Using restraints on children can be dangerous – even deadly. They should only be used in cases where physical harm is imminent. Yet, while the use of physical restraints has decreased at the Connecticut Department of Children and Families’ psychiatric facilities, reports show that they are still used frequently, causing…