When a family member or loved one is killed due to someone else’s negligence, you have the option to file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death claim is a legal action whose purpose is to recover compensation for the losses due to a death caused by an intentional...
Medical Malpractice
Common types of medication errors
Medication errors are a major form of medical malpractice. Connecticut doctors and healthcare providers have a duty to provide a certain standard of care to patients. When they breach this duty and that causes a patient harm, they may have committed medical...
Physicians are tasked with reducing the risk of HAIs
Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in hospital settings are becoming increasingly common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in 31 hospital patients have an HAI. Certain risk factors are associated with HAIs. Patients who undergo...
The Basics Of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Suffering from a major medical issue can be emotionally and physically devastating. You rely on your health care professionals to help you develop a plan to fight your illness. However, what if there is a misdiagnosis? A misdiagnosis can lead to a worsened condition....