Russ Berkowitz and Jennifer Amdur have filed a lawsuit against Danbury Hospital on behalf of a 41 year old client who has been left partially paralyzed following being discharged from the defendant hospital’s emergency department despite presenting with signs and symptoms of a vertebral dissection, which, ultimately, caused her to […]
Jennifer Amdur and Erik Siegel have just settled a medical malpractice case on the eve of trial against a hospital and a neurologist on behalf of a 24 year old client who has been left with a permanent spinal cord injury as a result of the defendants’ failure to timely […]
In order to protect yourself during the insurance company’s investigation after a car accident, you need to take certain proactive measures while also avoiding costly mistakes. As a claimant, it is up to you to protect your legal rights, and you need to make sure that the insurance company does […]
Youth athletes face concussion risks in all types of sports. While many coaches, educators, and team doctors are generally aware of the short-term effects of brain trauma, the long-term effects are still not well understood. However, new research suggests that the long-term effects of concussions – and particularly of sustaining […]
The Berkowitz and Hanna team came together last night for the annual holiday party to celebrate the accomplishments and success of the firm for this year. We are looking forward to 2020 being a great year and will continue to work tirelessly to help our clients.
Many different types of medical mistakes can cause a birth injury including inadequate fetal monitoring, communication breakdowns, misdiagnosis, medication errors, failure to perform a C-section when necessary, and other errors. In many cases, it is possible to determine the type of medical error that was committed by examining the nature […]
A number of different anesthesia complications might provide you with a clue that you or your loved one has become a victim of medical malpractice, ranging from tooth damage, to an allergic reaction to anesthesia, to permanent brain damage or even death. These complications may occur during the operation, immediately […]
Each year the Berkowitz and Hanna Charitable Fund announces their grant recipients from the many worthy nonprofits in our area. This year’s well-deserving recipients include: Inspirica Bartlett Arboretum ALS Association-CT Chapter Connecticut Veterans Legal Center Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Building One Community Daniel Trust Foundation Kids in Crisis […]
Russ Berkowitz and Erik Siegel have just settled a medical malpractice case against a Connecticut Hospital on behalf of a 64 year old client who was negligently discharged from their emergency department despite complaints of severe abdominal pain, lab studies reflective of sepsis, and suspicious imaging findings consistent with ischemic […]
Jennifer Amdur and Kelly Ferraro have settled a medical malpractice wrongful death case against a hospital on behalf of the estate of a 72 year old former corporate executive who died at the defendant hospital several days after his back surgery despite repeated complaints of chest pain to the hospital […]