You might be aware of concussions, but do you know what CTE is? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease that afflicts athletes, military veterans and others such as victims of domestic violence with a history of repetitive brain trauma. People with CTE develop a protein called Tau, which forms clumps that slowly …
America’s Invisible Crime: Child Sex Trafficking
By: Attorney Valerie B. Calistro, Managing Partner “Human Trafficking” is known as an “invisible crime” because it’s all around us, but a lot of us don’t see it, or are ignoring the signs. As much as no one wants to talk about it, it’s important that we do. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that child …
Teen Suicide
The release of Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why”, a show about a 17 year-old schoolgirl who takes her own life and leaves behind the 13 reasons why she did it, propelled teenage suicide into the mainstream. Concerned parents and educators raised issues with what some believed was the shows ideation of suicide and its portrayal. Worryingly, …
The Dangers of E-Cigarettes
By Agostinho J. Ribeiro, Esq., CEO, Ventura Law Marketed as a “safer” smoking alternative to regular cigarettes, the popularity of electronic cigarettes – otherwise known as E-cigs – has grown significantly over the last few years. An electronic cigarette is a battery-operated device that emits doses of vaporized nicotine, or non-nicotine solutions, for the user …
10 Questions to Determine Hospitalist and Specialist Responsibility in Med-Mal Cases
Physicians known as “hospitalists” have emerged in recent years due to various economic, political, medical, and social forces on inpatient care, and now are the fastest growing medical specialty. Over the last 20 years, while the number of hospitalized patients and number of specialists available to care for them has remained stable, the number of …
Little Known Facts About Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents, though not necessarily more common than other motor vehicle accidents, can be more shocking and devastating. But, they can also be caused by some unique circumstances. A number of studies and surveys have discovered some interesting facts and statistics about motorcycle accidents: 1. Approximately ¾ of motorcycle accidents involve collisions with another vehicle, …
Sexual Abuse In Private Schools
Sexual abuse in private schools is more prevalent than one would expect. At these private schools, kids are living away from home — often for the first time – and truly need the support of their teachers and faculty. As such, they are more vulnerable to sexual abuse. In these situations, where it is not …
New research: drowsy driving may be more serious than previously thought
Drowsy driving may cause more accidents and deaths than previously thought, according to new federal research. For many Americans, being sleep-deprived is just a normal part of life. However, when it comes to driving safety, getting a good night’s sleep is nothing to discount. Thousands of car crashes are attributed to drowsy driving in Connecticut …
Thousands killed in truck accidents each year
Every day, thousands of drivers in Connecticut encounter large commercial trucks while driving on the freeway or on city streets. The potential for serious injuries or even fatalities is great when a smaller car is involved in a truck accident. Being heavier, more difficult to maneuver and sometimes faster than surrounding traffic, trucks can cause …
