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The causes of bedsores
Bedsores are the result of pressure on the skin that reduces blood flow in and around the skin and surrounding tissues. Generally, doctors identify three primary causes of bedsores: 1) sustained pressure, 2) friction, and 3) sheer. Sustained pressure happens when the skin and other tissues are trapped between a surface — like a bed…
Disciplining Physicians: How Does Connecticut Measure Up?
Every state has its own medical malpractice laws on the books, which means that every state handles its medical malpractice claims differently. According to a study featured in BMJ Quality Interests and Safety, the variation between the way states handle medical malpractice claims as a result of a lack of standardization of state regulations created…
Medical Negligence Claims In Connecticut
No matter where you go for medical treatment, you are always at risk of becoming the victim of medical malpractice, even if you are careful to research your doctors and medical facilities. Indeed, there is no way to know for sure if your doctor or medical facility will act appropriately and reasonably when administering your…
Connecticut Wrongful Death Litigation
The grieving period following the death of a family member is one of the most difficult times that any family can endure. However, this time period can also be very difficult from a financial perspective. Indeed, if a primary breadwinner in the family dies in an accident, the loved ones left behind might find it…
Birth Injuries: Umbilical Cord Compression
During a pregnancy, doctors, medical professionals, and high-tech medical facilities are there for us — just in case something goes wrong. Indeed, millions of babies lives have been saved — and also the lives of mothers — due to the swift and reliable actions of our nation’s medical industry. What is Umbilical Cord Compression? One…
Surgeon’s Errors Result In The Wrong Rib Being Removed
A 60-year-old woman from Milford, Connecticut, is suing Yale-New Haven Hospital, two physicians, and Yale University after a surgeon-in-training extracted the wrong rib for her body. The lawsuit further alleges that the woman had to undergo a second surgery on the same day in order to correct the error, and that the surgeon-in-training lied about…
Who Are The Potential Defendants In A Truck Accident Case?
A New Haven truck accident case can involve multiple defendants. Therefore, it is vital to review the facts of a particular truck accident matter carefully in order to ensure that all potential defendants have been considered. Some of the most likely “suspects” for defendants following a truck crash might include the trucking company, contractors, insurance…