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Misdiagnosis Of Cancer Results In Death, $16.7 Million Verdict
Anyone in Connecticut who goes to an emergency room with symptoms of pain or discomfort is looking for a diagnosis that will ease his or her suffering. Many patients can be relieved of their symptoms with immediate or short-term treatment. When a doctor fails to diagnose a serious disease that ultimately results in the death…
Dentist’s License Suspended After Patients Injured, 1 Killed
A Connecticut dentist, who is one of only a few in the state permitted to perform conscious sedation on his patients, has been accused of three instances of malpractice over the past three years. He is presently fighting before the State Dental Commission to save his career. Whether he is successful or not, he may…
Report Identifies Connecticut VA Hospital Cleanliness Problems
Some of the most serious accusations against Veterans Administration hospitals across the nation – such as secret waiting lists and alleged extraordinary waiting times for appointments – have not been linked to VA facilities in Connecticut. However, recent findings from a report by the VA’s Inspector General indicate that Connecticut’s VA facilities may in fact…
Test Mistakes Can Be A Costly Form Of Medical Malpractice
Mistakes can happen throughout the health care industry and testing errors can cost patients gravely. Failure to diagnose existing medical conditions and inaccurately diagnosing patients’ illnesses are dangerous mistakes and may leave patients without the care they need. Why Diagnostic Errors Pose a Serious Threat to Safety Diagnostic errors are linked to billions of dollars…
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settled Over Kidney Thrown In Trash
There is no denying that hospital negligence can take many forms. Misdiagnosis, delayed medical assistance, emergency room errors, and surgical errors happen too often. Even so, it was surprising to hear about a patient who woke up after a procedure only to learn that a nurse accidentally threw away the organ that she was meant…
Patient Tips For Reducing Medical Malpractice Risks
Every patient wants to trust that his or her physicians are providing high quality of care when it comes to diagnosis, but that doesn’t always happen. Unfortunately doctors everywhere, including in Connecticut, can make diagnostic errors up to 15 percent of the time when a patient first comes to the office, an error that can…
In A Short Time Span Amtrak Trains Kill 3 In Connecticut
For the third time since late April, an Amtrak train has been involved in a fatal accident in Connecticut. The most recent incident took place at or near the Milford train station when an Amtrak train traveling between two major cities along the East Coast hit a person who was on the track, killing the…