Personal Injury

According to a new study, poor communication among surgical teams may be a common cause of the inexcusable  surgical mistakes known as “never events.”Harmful medical errors are a threat that people in Danbury face every time they seek medical attention or treatment. Alarmingly, between 2008 and 2012, over 3,000 people in Massachusetts suffered severe enough…

When you are seriously hurt, finding a lawyer might seem like more stress you don’t need. Your days are probably spent trying to navigate mazes of medical bills, travel to and from appointments with doctors, and adjust to the pain and possibly impairments from the injuries you have suffered.  You may not realize it amid…

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 and…

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…

As patients, we trust in our doctors when it comes to preventative care, diagnosis, treatment, and so much more. Unfortunately, if they make an error in our medical care, it may be difficult to recognize before the consequences become severe. Medical malpractice is a major problem in Connecticut, New York, and  throughout the United States.…

Slips and falls can cause serious injuries, and the costs of recovering from these injuries can be substantial. If you have suffered a permanent disability or your doctor has told you that your pain is unlikely to ever fully go away, the financial and non-financial costs could be far greater.  With this in mind, if…

You are in pain, you are suffering, and you suspect that your doctor may be to blame. Could you have a case for medical malpractice? Unfortunately, this is a question that far too many patients in Connecticut and New York are forced to  ask. Medical mistakes are alarmingly common, and the risk of malpractice is…

You were injured in an accident. Someone else was at fault, and this means that you are entitled to financial compensation. But, in order to recover the financial compensation you deserve, you need to be able to convince the insurance company to settle (or convince the jury to award a judgment), and you need to…

Property owners are responsible for ensuring the safety of the grounds, buildings, and other areas of the premises which they own. Whether it is cleaning up,  removing a hazard, or making repairs to alleviate a potential danger, there is a legal requirement for owners to be vigilant in the maintenance of their properties. If you…

The moments immediately after a fall are filled with pain and confusion. Many people are unaware of what caused them to slip or trip, oftentimes leading to the belief that the fall was the result of clumsiness or inattention. However, many slip and fall accidents can be traced to unsafe conditions on a property.  If…