Brain aneurysm results from the progressive weakening and eventual rupture of the walls of a cerebral artery. The ensuing hemorrhage is often fatal and usually disabling. Because brain aneurysms can occur without prior warning or symptoms, it is important to recognize that not every failure to diagnose such an event represents actionable medical malpractice. There […]

Bedsores (also referred to as pressure sores, decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers) are one of the most dangerous yet preventable types of nursing home injuries. And while it is possible for nursing home residents to develop bedsores even when they receive excellent care, far too great a percentage of these cases are the result of […]

Effective October 1, 2009, the Connecticut Legislature enacted the Nursing Home Residents’ Bill of Rights. Section 2, Subsection E of the Residents’ Bill of Rights states: Any [nursing home or long-term care] facility that negligently deprives a patient of any right or benefit created or established for the well-being of the patient by the provisions […]

Nursing home and long-term care staff in Connecticut are under strict regulations to ensure that prescription medications are administered according to doctor’s orders. If your loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility has suffered injury because of a medication error or side effects from medication errors, you may pursue compensation from the […]

People depend on vehicles for transportation many times each and every day. Even if we do not feel that our cars and trucks are operating in perfect working order, we still believe our vehicles will not malfunction and actually cause an accident. Sudden unintended acceleration is a complex problem that causes a vehicle to begin […]

In a collision, it is crucial that the seat remains intact and in position to protect the occupant. If the seat breaks off its tracks or the seat back fails, the passenger risks being thrown against the hard interior of the vehicle or ejected entirely. Our seat back failure lawyers can carefully examine your situation […]

Dangerous, defective or poorly designed equipment can result in serious property damage and catastrophic injuries. Whether the accident took place on a construction site or a factory floor, it is important to hold negligent manufacturers responsible for their actions. Our industrial, manufacturing and construction machinery accident attorneys can explain your options for compensation. A Bridgeport […]

Airbags were designed in the 1980s to prevent vehicle occupants from striking the hard interior surfaces of a vehicle during a collision. By 1998, airbags were required for both passenger and driver’s side of the dashboard. Despite decades of study, neither the mechanism for release nor the airbag itself has been produced in a way […]

Medical malpractice can occur in any area of a hospital, including emergency rooms. With long waits, high volumes of patients, and staff shortages, emergency room personnel are more prone to errors and accidents than ever before. Overworked emergency room professionals can often miss critical symptoms. They might fail to thoroughly review medical records, ensure the […]

When a loved one is administered anesthesia for a medical procedure or surgery, the last thing you expect is for them to never wake up again. Unfortunately, deaths due to anesthesia errors are all too common. If you or a loved one has suffered injury or even death due to anesthesia errors, let the compassionate […]