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Could Joan Rivers’ Death Been Result Of Medical Malpractice?

Sep 11th, 2014 | Firm News

The death of a celebrity usually makes headlines. But the death of comedian Joan Rivers may command a different headline in legal news. Apparently a doctor involved in the clinic where the fatal procedure was performed has been the subject of a previous medical malpractice suit for the same procedure. The Original Medical Malpractice Lawsuit…


Leading Causes And Effects Of Brain Injuries

Sep 4th, 2014 | Firm News

One of the most catastrophic types of injuries a person can suffer is one affecting the brain. Unfortunately, head injuries in Connecticut and throughout the United States are common occurrences according to statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injuries such as a traumatic brain injury account for 30 percent of the…



Doctor Accused Of Deliberate Misdiagnosis Of Patients

Aug 20th, 2014 | Firm News

Cases of alleged medical malpractice that involve a misdiagnosis ordinarily center on an accusation of negligence on the part of the doctor. The complaint will generally claim that the doctor either knew, or at least should have known that his or her diagnosis was incorrect. Instances in Which a Doctor Performs an Intentional Misdiagnosis Less…


What Are Actionable Causes Of Injuries During Pregnancy Or Birth?

Aug 14th, 2014 | Firm News

Injuries to a newborn child due to negligence can be the basis of a legal claim for recovery against a doctor or a hospital. But types of injuries fall under the description of a “birth injury” for legal purposes. What Are Birth Injuries? Birth injuries certainly include injuries that take place during childbirth, but may…



Hospital Negligence Can Affect Your Medical Malpractice Suit

Jul 31st, 2014 | Firm News

Often when we see a news account of a lawsuit against a doctor alleging medical malpractice, one of its allegations includes hospital negligence. This may lead some to wonder what is hospital negligence. Defining Hospital Negligence Hospital negligence might be thought of as an overarching form of medical malpractice, but involves people in addition to…