The five most common causes of vehicular accidents are distracted driving, intoxicated driving, speeding, inclement weather, and ignoring traffic signals. Even these five causes, however, only scratch the surface of the entire panorama. A vehicle accident can be caused by dozens of factors, some of which are listed below. Animal […]
The “4 D’s” of medical negligence is a shorthand term that refers to the four legal elements you have to prove in order to win a medical malpractice lawsuit: (i) duty (ii) deviation from the standard of care (iii) damages, and (iv) direct causation. There is nothing unusual about medical […]
Russ Berkowitz and Erik Siegel have settled a wrongful death medical malpractice case against a hospital on behalf of our client who tragically died as a result of the hospital’s failure to timely treat our client’s infected obstructed kidney stone. Our client, a 22 year old college student, was never […]
If you have been seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Connecticut, it is important that you speak with a local attorney to learn about the options that are available to you. Suffering serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident can be a difficult ordeal in more ways than one. While […]
Russ Berkowitz and Kelly Ferraro have been awarded a medical malpractice wrongful death settlement against a Connecticut hospital on behalf of a client who died as a result of the hospital’s negligence in failing to diagnose that our client had developed a recurring intestinal obstruction following a small bowel procedure. […]
If your child has been diagnosed with a birth injury, there are some important steps you should take in order to protect your family’s legal rights. Medical mistakes during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and neonatal care can cause various types of birth injuries. While many newborns will be able to recover […]
Athletes of all ages are at risk for suffering concussions in sports-related accidents. This is also true for athletes in all sports, regardless of the level at which they play. Collisions between players, falls, and other types of incidents can all cause concussions, and these traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can […]
Russ Berkowitz has filed a wrongful death medical malpractice action against Bridgeport Hospital on behalf of the estate of a baby that died from a catastrophic brain injury following his birth as a result of the hospital’s negligence in discharging the baby’s mother from the hospital the evening before with […]
Medical malpractice in emergency rooms is a persistent concern, and it presents a major risk for patients who need emergency medical care. According to one university study, approximately 20 percent of all medical malpractice claims arising in the hospital setting originate in the emergency room. The study also found that […]
The general answer to the question of whether you should give a statement to the insurance company after a truck accident is “no.” Under the limited circumstances where you might consider giving a statement, you will need to prepare it very carefully to avoid damaging your claim. Reasons to Avoid […]