Slip-And-Fall Injuries Owners of businesses and properties open for public use in Connecticut not only have a responsibility for the safe design and construction of their buildings; they also have a legal duty to ensure that dangerous and defective conditions are removed or well marked in a timely manner. While the courts expect people to […]

Each year, tens of thousands of individuals are victims of rape and sexual assault in the United States. When these assaults could have been prevented by an attentive property manager or complex owner, it is important to hold him or her responsible for his or her actions. Contact an attorney at our firm to learn […]

The teeth of a dog can be just as dangerous as any man-made weapon. A serious dog bite injury can require extensive surgery to prevent permanent scarring – and the worst animal attack can even result in death. When people choose to keep dangerous animals, they should be held accountable for any resulting injuries. A […]

Severe accidents can have life-altering consequences. A truck collision can leave a victim permanently paralyzed. A construction accident can leave someone in a coma or cause brain injury. A workplace injury might result in a slipped disk, leaving the worker unable to work or perform routine daily activities. When spinal cord injuries are caused by […]

Serious burn injuries are excruciating injuries but the injuries are more than skin deep. A serious burn can result in long-term organ damage, as the body tries to overcompensate for the function normally provided by the skin tissue. The deep scar tissue often permanently affects the full use of muscles throughout the affected region of […]

The crushing effects of a compound bone fracture often suffered during a car accident may require the amputation of a limb in order to save the victim’s life. Even with today’s modern prosthesis to artificially recreate the actions of limbs, an amputation injury will change the person’s life forever. If you or a loved one […]

When a mother, fetus or child dies before, during or soon after childbirth, it is important that the facts and circumstances surrounding the death be thoroughly evaluated by an experienced birth injury lawyer as soon as possible. Maternal death lawyer At the law firm of Wocl Leydon, LLC, our attorneys represent clients throughout Connecticut who […]

Even though labor and delivery may be the most difficult and dangerous parts of the childbirth process, mothers and newborn infants should still be closely monitored for postpartum complications for some time afterward. Too often, however, mothers and babies do not receive the proper care during this critical period and suffer serious damage as a […]

The deprivation of oxygen during birth exposes a fetus to the serious risk of various forms of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. In many cases, the causes of this serious condition can be traced to mistakes on the part of the obstetrician, the anesthesiologist or a nurse. If you suspect that the especially severe consequence of cerebral […]

Unborn babies should be closely monitored for signs of fetal distress during pregnancy and during the labor and delivery processes. When there is inadequate prenatal testing or fetal monitoring, or when doctors fail to take action immediately when the monitors disclose problems, both mother and child may suffer serious or fatal injuries. Unfortunately, when doctors […]