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 […]
Russ Berkowitz has just settled a medical malpractice wrongful death case against a Connecticut hospital on behalf of the parents of a baby girl who died shortly after birth as a result of said hospital’s labor and delivery team’s negligence in failing to timely deliver our client despite obvious signs […]
A concussion occurs when an impact causes the brain to smash against the skull, resulting in brain injury. Since sports-related concussions occur with alarming frequency, laws have been put into place to try to prevent these sorts of accidents. If an accident does occur, Connecticut personal injury law entitles the […]
Settling a car accident claim involves conducting an investigation, consulting with experts, reviewing insurance policies, calculating the amount of the settlement demand, dickering with the insurance company, filing a lawsuit to gain leverage (sometimes), and finally, drafting and signing a formal settlement agreement. In all likelihood, you or your lawyer […]