In Connecticut, residents have the right to sue corporations, companies or individuals if they feel they have been harmed or injured by them. One important thing to know is that there is often a statute of limitations that limits how much time can pass between an...

Medical Malpractice
The law in Connecticut regarding nursing home abuse
All states in the country are strict about the standards that should be upheld for nursing homes. It is important that vulnerable people who are residing in these homes are protected by the law, so that action can be taken if the standards are not adequate. If you...
What are some common grounds for medical malpractice claims?
When a person thinks of mistakes medical professionals might make, they may picture surgical errors or errors in diagnosing or treating a major illness such as cancer. However, sometimes a person in Bridgeport sees a doctor for a minor ailment, such as strep throat....
What common errors could lead to a medical malpractice claim?
When a person in Connecticut is sick or injured, their primary concern is regaining their health. What they shouldn't have to worry about is that the medical professional treating them will make a mistake. Unfortunately, physicians sometimes act negligently, which...
Medical malpractice is common — know how to fight it
No one in Connecticut expects to leave a doctor's office or hospital worse off than when they went in. We all expect to receive the very best care from doctors and healthcare professionals who are held to the highest standards. Unfortunately, our readers know that...
Understanding the basics of medical malpractice protections
Understanding medical malpractice is important for any victim of medical negligence and for family members of victims of medical malpractice. Because of the seriousness of medical malpractice, it is important to understand what it includes, what types of medical...
Medical malpractice: how common are medical errors in America?
Our readers have likely seen previous posts here that have discussed just how much of a problem medical malpractice is in our country. Every day, people in Connecticut and nationwide go to their health care providers expecting top-level treatment. Unfortunately, there...
Analyzing the facts in a potential medical malpractice claim
Most people in Connecticut, even non-lawyers, know that in order to win a case in court the right evidence is crucial. For those who are pursuing a medical malpractice claim, having the right evidence can be even more of a factor in the case, since these types of...
What are some of the most common medical errors?
It may be hard to believe, but medical errors are more common than most people in Connecticut realize. While we all go to doctors and hospitals with the expectation that we will receive the best of care and treatment, the reality is sometimes quite different. So, what...
Birth injuries and medical malpractice claims
When most people in Connecticut hear about medical malpractice lawsuits, they probably think of botched surgeries or incorrect medication prescriptions. And, as those types of scenarios do, in fact, result in quite a few medical malpractice claims, those people would...