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Research Links Genes To Brain Injury Risk
Traumatic brain injuries can impact the lives of victims of any number of accidents—from car crashes to sports injuries to military-related injuries, among others. Brain injuries can be caused by any trauma to the head, such as a sudden blow. Why some blows to the head result in brain injuries and others do not has…
Doctor Linked To Pro Golfer’s Suicide In Medical Malpractice Case
Jurors have been hearing testimony recently during a trial in which a doctor has been accused of committing medical malpractice, resulting in his patient’s 2010 suicide. What Circumstance’s Led to the Victim’s Death? The lawsuit was filed by the father of the deceased patient, who was a young professional golfer at the time of her…
Easton Youth Wins Brain Injury Case After Long Legal Fight
A recent Connecticut Superior Court jury award of at least $8 million to a 14-year-old Easton youth offers a grim perspective not only of the devastating and lasting consequences of traumatic brain injuries, but also the tortuous path that plaintiffs must sometimes follow when seeking redress against a defendant’s insurance company. What Was the Initial…
Tragic Wrongful Death Suit Settled In Connecticut
The loss of a loved one is inevitably difficult and painful, let alone when the death is caused by a fatal accident that is spontaneous and arguably preventable. A New Haven wrongful death lawsuit attempts to place liability on another party. While medical expenses are often a realistic part of the scenario, financial settlements also act…
Connecticut Hospitals Use Nuclear Sector Safety Model
Connecticut hospitals have begun applying nuclear industry-style safety standards in their operations. Hospitals are now recognizing that even small errors can have catastrophic consequences, including the wrongful death of patients. As a result, they are now applying high reliability strategies similar to those used in the nuclear power sector. What Specific Measures Have Been Adopted?…
VA Disburses $200 Million For Wrongful Deaths Of Veterans
VA hospitals provide care for those who serve or have served our country, including veterans and active duty members from New Haven, Connecticut. How Much the VA Paid in Wrongful Death Claims From 2001 to 2011 Data collected by The Center for Investigative Reporting recently showed that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has paid…
Hospital Negligence Can Lead To Infections For Patients
If you have been admitted to a hospital lately and avoided an infection during your time there, you are lucky. A recent study by the New England Journal of Medicine shows that in 2011, one in 25 patients acquired some type of infection while hospitalized. Although the study did not focus its attention to the…