While you expect Connecticut nursing homes to provide top-quality care to your loved one, it’s unfortunately true that some facilities are not what they seem. As a result, it’s important for you to be aware of common red flags so you can address any issues...

Patients in Connecticut who have been injured by a medical procedure may feel like it was a result of negligence by the health care team. Before filing a claim, the patient should first determine if it is really a medical malpractice issue or not. If so, there are...

Patients in Connecticut who have an upcoming surgery should be aware of the potential dangers related to anesthesia. Due to the high-stress environment, there tends to be more errors in the operative setting, so meeting with the anesthesiologist beforehand can help...

You have heard the horror stories and seen the films about urban legends where a patient goes into surgery for a routine procedure such as an appendectomy, and wakes up with their leg amputated. While these occurrences may seem fantastical and completely impossible in...

Patients in Connecticut who go in for medical care may turn out to be victims of defensive medicine. This is a practice many healthcare practitioners use to protect themselves from getting sued. Fearful of missing something, they over-order tests and procedures that...

Patients in Connecticut who are planning on undergoing a surgical procedure probably expect their doctor to admit if something goes wrong with the procedure. While medical teams are strongly encouraged to make a full disclosure to the patient when a mistake is made,...

When thinking ahead to the birth of their child, most soon-to-be parents in Connecticut are imagining all the cuteness and joy they are about to experience. While most births go smoothly, unfortunately not all of them do. Cerebral palsy is an injury that usually...

There are an increased number of patients in Connecticut and around the country who are being negatively affected by medical negligence. It has become such as issue that it is a leading cause of death, with only heart disease and cancer being responsible for more...

Suffering a brain injury can be incredibly difficult for an array of reasons. Not only do TBI victims sometimes encounter stress, painful headaches, and upsetting changes to their mood or personality, but they may be even more bothered to know that the injury never...

As a patient, you likely expect that medical professionals will do their best to take care of you and know what they are doing. Unfortunately, in New London, Connecticut, and across the U.S., more people will likely have their lives upended because of a...