A recent hit and run in Connecticut sent a 26-year-old woman to the hospital with injuries. According to media reports and a video that caught the hit and run on camera, the incident occurred immediately after the 26-year-old woman was dropped off by a friend. As soon as she exited the car and started walking toward an apartment complex, she was hit by a car traveling down the street. The driver of the vehicle that hit her did not stop.
Lawsuit Filed Against Episcopal Church Youth Group Leader in Milford, Connecticut
Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney filed a lawsuit against an Episcopal Church Youth group leader in Milford, Connecticut on the behalf of Jane Doe. In approximately 2007 , Jane Doe, was a minor when she was sexually assaulted by Jesse Osmun. At the time Osmun assaulted Jane, he was working as the adult advisor to a youth group at St. Peter's Church in Milford, CT. The youth group was called the Kenyan Project, and Jane was a participant in that program. Jesse Osmun sexually assaulted Jane on the premises of St. Peter's Church, an Episcopal parish in Milford, CT.
Listen to Attorney Cindy Robinson Speak About Sexual Abuse and Current Cases
Attorney Cindy Robinson here at Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney talks about sexual abuse cases with WATR - AM Radio on October 8th. She has been working with sexual abuse cases for many years. She finds that the child is often abused by someone who is close to them instead of a stranger. She finds it is very hard for the child to come forward because they feel ashamed. It truly is a horrible situation for the child because they think nobody will believe them because they are a child. She is currently working on the Newington Case where a gym teacher forced boys to shower together and he even would shower with them. Unfortunately, it takes children so long to come forward which is why she believes that there should be no statute of limitations. Listen to the full interview here.
Multi-car accidents claim life of toddler, injure others
Losing a loved one in a car accident, particularly a young child, is a devastating and unfathomable occurrence. No family expects it to happen. Sadly, however, car accidents occur routinely, not only seriously injuring many, but also claiming lives.
How common is it to suffer injuries or harm in a nursing home?
It is estimated that nearly 40 percent of people who are over the age of 65 will at some point in their lives spend some time in a nursing home. Keeping that estimate in mind, our readers will find it alarming to learn that according to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which primarily focused on skilled nursing care, found that nearly 22 percent of the patients at such facilities suffered some kind of long-lasting harm while another 11 percent suffered some kind of temporary harm. Additionally, the study found that nearly 1.5 percent of the patients lost their lives in such facilities due to substandard care.
What you should know about medical malpractice
Most people are aware that doctors endure many years of education and pass exams before they can practice medicine and provide medical care to patients. Though doctors have undergone years of medical training, it is important for people to remember that doctors are human beings, and some of them might make a medical mistake which might harm the patient. That patient could be a loved one or it could be you.
DISGRACED RIDGEFIELD CONNECTICUT PRIEST DIES
A former pastor in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport, suspended following allegations that he sexually assaulted a teenaged boy in the early 1980s, has died.
STAMFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL CHARGED WITH FAILING TO REPORT SEX SCANDAL
The principal and an assistant principal of Stamford High School were charged Thursday with failing to report an alleged sexual relationship between an English teacher and a male student - possibly allowing the affair to continue for another six months.
TWO MEN SUE NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS ALLEGING SEX ABUSE 24 YEARS AGO BY GYM TEACHER
Two men are suing a former long-term substitute gym teacher at John Wallace Middle School alleging that he repeatedly sexually assaulted and abused them at the school 24 years ago.
Cindy L. Robinson, Esq. Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Cindy L. Robinson, Esq. of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. in Bridgeport, CT was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL) at their Mid Year Meeting held July 16-20, 2014 in Manchester, VT.
How to avoid a slip-and-fall accident
Connecticut residents may find it interesting to learn that, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, slips, trips and falls are the second leading cause of injury and are a major cause of workplace injuries. In fact, they account for nearly 15% of all accidents. Furthermore, according to the National Safety County, approximately 25,000 slip, trip and fall accidents happen in the U.S. every day.
Lawsuit Filed Against Newington Board of Education by Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney on Behalf of 2 Former Students
A civil lawsuit has been filed against the Newington Board of Education as a result of two former students' claims of sexual abuse by James Brown, a former physical education instructor at the John Wallace Middle School in Newington, Connecticut. The assaults took place in the school's gym locker room showers during the school day during the 1989-1990 school year. At the time, Brown was serving as a long-term substitute for the regular classroom teacher who was out on leave.
