One of the questions that many people who are heading to court ask is, "What is an expert witness?" If you're trying to prove medical malpractice, it's important that you have an expert explain what happened and why it should not have. Calling in an expert can help...
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Medical Negligence Can Leave Patients Suffering
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Sep 20, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Medical negligence isn't acceptable in the medical field, but it still happens today both intentionally and unintentionally. There are several types, all of which you can file a claim for. One kind of medical negligence to consider is called negligence per se. A good...
Patients Suffering from Super Bug in Hospitals
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Aug 30, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
One major fear patients have in hospitals is the outbreak of a super bug. The "super bug" is an antibiotic resistant bacterium that spreads to patients who are then made ill. Many patients acquire infections and illnesses in the hospital, but these are particularly...
Are Medical Mistakes Very Common in the United States?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | May 13, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Medical mistakes are terrifying to patients; simple mistakes like misdiagnosing a cold won't be deadly in most cases, but those mistakes are nothing compared to misdiagnosing cancer or failing to treat a patient for a condition like rabies or pneumonia. When a medical...
What Kinds of Negligence Are Considered Medical Malpractice?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Feb 22, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When you suffer an injury at the hands of your doctor or nurses, you're in a position where you may be able to seek medical malpractice compensation. Medical professionals are required to go through years of training, and many will cause few, if any, errors in their...
Fetal deaths: Determining if a wrongful death has occurred
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jan 28, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
One struggle in wrongful death cases is deciding if a human has been killed. A pet can't be claimed for, and neither can inanimate objects. What about unborn children, though? At what point do fetal deaths begin to count as human deaths for a wrongful death lawsuit?...
Drugged Driver Claims Medical Malpractice Following Accident
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Jan 1, 2016 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Drunk driving puts everyone's lives at risk, not just the others on the road. Drugged drivers are similar; the only difference is the method of intoxication. What can you do if you think you were intoxicated because of a medication that you didn't know would affect...
Medical Malpractice Can Be Good for Doctors
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Dec 11, 2015 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice, when you hear it, probably has a completely negative tone. The truth is that it's a necessary evil in some ways, because it's only through malpractice that negligence or dangers are discovered. On top of that, having high malpractice premiums can...
How Long Is the Statute of Limitations in Connecticut?
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Sep 17, 2015 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
When you want to make a claim for an injury, you need to do so as soon as possible. If you don't, you may find that the statute of limitations blocks you from getting the compensation you deserve. In Connecticut, the statute of limitations for an injury is two years....
The Serious Consequences of Medical Mistakes
On Behalf of Sheffy, DeNigris, Grey & Bedard, LLP | Aug 20, 2015 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
If your doctor makes a mistake in Connecticut, don't blow it off. While doctors clearly cannot be perfect, they are still expected not to be negligent and to provide top-notch care, and anything less may cause you to suffer some serious consequences, which could then...
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