The short answer to this question is, “Yes, overprescribing opioids is a form of medical malpractice under most circumstances.” The ultimate question is whether the healthcare provider’s treatment of your condition fell below the high standard of care expected of such professionals, to the extent that it constituted medical negligence. […]
The Berkowitz and Hanna’s Charitable Fund has recently granted $10,000.00 to Friendship Circle of Fairfield County. The Friendship Circle was founded on the idea that within each person is a soul, regardless of any limitations that may surround. Therefore, their mission is to bridge the gap between special needs and typical […]
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the United States has wreaked havoc on the nation’s health care system, and hospitals in Connecticut and other states across the country are asking residents to stay home if they are not in need of emergency care. But, while some people may be able […]
In Connecticut, there have been more than 12,000 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infections and more than 550 virus-related deaths as of April 15. According to data from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, as of April 15, virus-related deaths were expected to peak on April 26 before […]
Erik Siegel has just settled a medical malpractice case against two urologists on behalf of a 57 year old client who sustained severe permanent injuries as a result of his medical providers’ failure to timely diagnose his bladder cancer. As a result of our client’s 5 year delayed cancer diagnosis, […]
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a potentially-serious birth injury that can result from a variety of different causes. While some of these causes are natural, most can be avoided with proper medical care, and a significant number of cases of HIE result directly from mistakes during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. As […]
Thanks to the high-profile National Football League (NFL) concussion litigation of several years ago, it seems that most athletes, parents, and coaches in most sports have at least some familiarity with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). However, while general awareness of CTE has grown, in our experience, few people truly have […]
Kelly Ferraro and Russ Berkowitz have recently been awarded $2,000,000.00 and $1,500,000 respectively on behalf of two retired NFL football stars as part of the NFL Brain Concussion Settlement pending in Federal District Court in Philadelphia, Pa. Our clients, one a defensive end and the other a linebacker, each played […]
Winning a truck accident lawsuit comes down to gathering evidence soon after the accident, determining the cause of the accident, researching state and federal trucking regulations, selecting the right defendant, and presenting your case persuasively at trial with the aid of an experienced trial lawyer. When it comes to truck […]
The Berkowitz and Hanna Team has donated $3,000.00 to The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Due to the unprecedented demand for food caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Food Bank is urgently in need of donations as the economic impact on families and children grow. If you would like […]