"This film gave a voice to survivors, and this Oscar amplifies that voice which we hope will become a choir that will resonate all the way to the Vatican," said producer Michael Sugar onstage receiving the best picture Oscar. "Pope Francis, it is time to protect the...
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We are open and ready to help…
We have modified our office to help with social distancing. We are able to see clients inside or outside the office, or by video or telephone conference. We are here for you and happy to help with insurance issues, medical bills and everything else.
To whom do I report nursing home abuse in Connecticut?
We have previously touched on the definitions of various types of mistreatment that can occur to the elderly by their caregivers. You may recall that these include abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment. When one suspects that one of these situations applies to...
To whom do property owners have a legal duty?
Readers of this blog may remember that in the past we have discussed the basic tenets of negligence law as provided by the common law. This week, we will look into the concept of to whom a property owner owes a duty. A hallmark of American premises liability law is...
New London Doctor’s License Suspended; Faces Sex Assault Charges in Wisconsin
Dr. Wilton Calderon, formerly practicing medicine with the Lawrence and Memorial Medical Group in New London, CT, has been criminally charged with sexual assault of at least seven female patients. The charges stem from Dr. Calderon's work as a family practitioner in...
What is a ‘good faith certificate’ in Connecticut malpractice?
Mistakes made by medical professionals can have devastating consequences. Despite their years of training, doctors and other people in the health care industry make errors that can harm their patients. In such situations, patients harmed by a medical professional's...
Connecticut drivers ranked among the worst in the U.S.
A recent report ranks the 200 largest cities in the country by vehicle accident frequency. Several cities in the northeast are among the worst, including two in Connecticut. Bridgeport ranks 187th and New Haven ranks 189th out of the 200 cities included in the report....
Is there a time-limit on filing a civil suit for child sex abuse?
Some Connecticut residents may have heard of the term "statute of limitations." These laws place a time limit on taking a certain legal action. Some individuals may have heard about statutes of limitations in the context of the state bringing a criminal prosecution...
Florida State University has agreed to pay a former student
Florida State University has agreed to pay a former student at the school $950,000.00 as settlement of her claim against the University. The student claims that she was raped by Jameis Winston in 2012 and that Florida State did not properly investigate her claim when...
