On behalf of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 29, 2016 | Firm News, Nursing Home Neglect
This blog has previously discussed the signs and symptoms one can look for that may be indicative of the abuse of a loved one who is in a long-term care facility or nursing home. While lay persons often use the words ‘abuse’ and ‘neglect’...
On behalf of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 28, 2016 | Firm News, Sex Trafficking
The crisis of sex trafficking of children has become epidemic in the U.S. and we find it right here in our state where the police were able to rescue a young girl in Milford, CT. Victims like this young girl will require a lot of supportive care. Pimps use the...
On behalf of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 27, 2016 | Firm News, Sexual Abuse
The St. Georges School of Middletown Rhode Island is being accused of not protecting boarding school students in the 1980s from sexual assault by other students or teachers. Many Connecticut residents have attended the prestigious boarding school. To date, over 40...
by Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 26, 2016 | School Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse
People need to know that state and district policies forbid teachers from spending time alone with students off site. The Bethel school board needs to do a better job enforcing these policies including making teachers and students aware of them. By Nelson Oliveira...
On behalf of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 25, 2016 | Firm News, School Sexual Abuse
Once again we see a situation where a school board has failed to protect students. Even after receiving notification of inappropriate sexual contact between a Stamford High teen and his teacher, nothing was done. School boards have to be vigilant. It’s not...
On behalf of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 22, 2016 | Firm News, Premises Liability
Previously, this blog discussed the fact that Connecticut residents who find themselves injured by a dangerous condition while on someone else’s property may have a claim for compensation. It was also touched on that it is usually the negligence of the property...
On behalf of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 20, 2016 | Clergy Sexual Abuse, Firm News
Attorney Cindy Robinson was interviewed on WICC on Wednesday, January 13th by host Tony Reno. The topic of the interview was the critically acclaimed movie Spotlight that outlines the uncovering of the Catholic Priest Child Abuse cases in Boston. You can listen live...
On behalf of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 14, 2016 | Firm News, Sexual Abuse
When a victim of abuse comes forward, those accused of the crime not only face criminal charges but could also endure civil actions. Victims of sexual abuse are able to hold a perpetrator accountable for the crimes committed and the damages they caused to the victim....
On behalf of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 8, 2016 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Everyone knows that when a driver chooses to get behind the wheel of his or her vehicle after having too much to drink, it is a mistake. However, these things still happen despite the fact that drunk driving is a 100 percent preventable decision. Obviously, a large...
On behalf of Tremont Sheldon Robinson Mahoney P.C. | Jan 7, 2016 | Firm News
We all know that driving is more dangerous in bad weather. Road conditions deteriorate, visibility decreases, traffic may stop and start, and vehicle performance is affected. Drivers must be at their best in rain, snow and ice. Unfortunately, many people fail to...
