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Understanding Patient Abandonment

When a relationship between a physician and their patient is terminated, dismissing their access to critical medical care, this is legally termed as abandonment. Though there are valid reasons as to why this might happen, patient abandonment should be avoided whenever possible. This mistake can lead to further injury or result in worsened medical conditions,…

Liability In Birth Injury Cases

If your child was born with some kind of preventable birth injury that was caused by a medical professional’s negligence, you may be looking to file a lawsuit for damages. But figuring out whom to sue or, more importantly, who will pay if you are successful, can be a rather difficult topic. In general, there…

What If Your Loved One Dies From A Medical Mistake?

It is natural and understandable to experience consequences of your own when a loved one suffers a serious injury or experiences an illness serious enough to require medical treatment. These consequences can be direct, such as losing the needed income of the family’s primary wage earner. Or they can be indirect, including the emotional distress…

What is “informed consent”?

In Connecticut, patients may feel powerless when it comes to their doctor’s decisions. After all, doctors are trained in their field, so patients may feel like they should know exactly what they are doing. But when their doctor abuses their power over their patients, medical malpractice suits may follow. This is especially true if medical…

New Antibody Could Treat Brain Injuries

A recent study is making massive strides toward understanding the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury. The research team linked brain trauma to higher risks of complications like chronic traumatic encephalopathy and Alzheimer’s. By understanding TBIs further, they have been able to create an antibody that could potentially prevent these diseases. What Are the…

What is Erb’s palsy?

The majority of babies in Connecticut are born with no surprise defects or birth injury. After all, it is the doctor’s responsibility to catch these issues and, if possible, prevent them. Yet, complications during pregnancy or birth could lead to long-term consequences. One such injury is Erb’s palsy. Erb’s palsy stems from damage to the…

The Dangers Of A Missed Preeclampsia Diagnosis

Preeclampsia is a condition that can occur during pregnancy. It is a very serious condition, and if left diagnosed, can put both you and your baby at risk. If a doctor failed to diagnose preeclampsia and either you or your baby is harmed as a result, you might have a medical malpractice claim. When Does…