On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Millions of Americans, no doubt including many Connecticut residents, were likely shocked to learn of the gruesome details recently revealed in trial regarding an abortion doctor accused of terminating almost full term babies outside of the womb. Jurors convicted the doctor this week of killing three babies born alive during a criminal trial.
Beyond the criminal trial, the country may also see medical malpractice civil trials brought against the physician, who made millions performing abortions, both legal and illegal, over the course of his career. States are prohibiting from outlawing abortions in early pregnancy, but may do so when the fetus' life becomes viable outside the womb. According to sources, the convicted physician was delivering live babies and then cutting their spinal cords to complete the abortion.
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Friday, May 17, 2013
Unfortunately, as Connecticut residents know all too well, tragedy can strike at any moment. While on the road, it is imperative all drivers pay close attention to the road ahead of them, but yet there are thousands of distractions in front of any given driver at any point in time. In a society with increasingly mobile technology, smart phones, dashboard computers and tablets mean more convenience in obtaining information and entertainment at any given point in time.
A recent incident in Norwich, Connecticut resulted in misfortunate to several involving a baby when a station wagon hit a minivan on a Friday afternoon. The collision caused the minivan to roll over several times and landed on all four wheels. The incident injured the driver of the minivan, the two adult passengers in the minivan and a child in a car seat. The driver of the station wagon was also injured, and all five people were transported to the hospital.
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
As Connecticut residents are well aware, tragedy can strike at any moment. One negligent or distracted driver can sadly take the lives of one or even many. This may be what occurred on a sad day in New London in 2007, when a car accident on Interstate 95 in East Lyme killed three people. Five years later a jury deliberated on the facts of the civil suit and awarded $15.7 million to the family members.
Sources report that on this tragic day, a tanker truck traveled over the median near the I-395 interchange crashing into southbound traffic. The tanker truck was carrying 7,000 gallons of fuel at the time of the incident. According to witnesses, the driver of the tanker truck, who was killed in the accident, appeared to be racing another truck driver.
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Instances of medical malpractice can often be tragic. A physician is a trusted individual, but also a human being capable of making mistakes. Yet, a medical malpractice claim, often misunderstood, is not brought for small, everyday mistakes. Instead, such a claim involves the failure of a medical provider to meet the standard of care and in so doing, likely substantially harmed another individual. Medical malpractice claims do not only involve a physician but can also be brought against a hospital. A state neighboring Connecticut recently experienced a medical malpractice suit involving a substantial birth injury.
A New York jury recently awarded a family $130 million in a malpractice suit brought against a Hospital in the state. The parents of a daughter sued the hospital alleging that the delivery, facilitated in the hospital, resulted in cerebral palsy to the daughter. According to the verdict, the jury found the hospital departed from the standard of care in a number of ways. Such departure resulted in the child being deprived of oxygen for a substantial period of time.
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Drunk Driving Accidents on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
A car accident is troubling enough without tossing in complicated facts such as driving under the influence of alcohol. The propensity for any negligent driver to ruin the lives of others is great. When one adds alcohol to the mix, the amount of damage that can be done is often too much for anyone to handle. Unfortunately, this kind of combination is likely the cause of a recent drunk driving accident that injured nine people in Connecticut recently.
A 46-year-old man crashed his vehicle into a Stratford, Connecticut business on Friday, April 12. The building, a nail salon, was in operation at the time and nine people were injured. The man is now criminally charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence, risk of injury to a minor and second degree assault with a motor vehicle.
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Friday, April 19, 2013
The tragedy of a car accident will have an enormous impact on those involved. Sadly, one negligent or distracted driver possesses the capacity to seriously or even fatally injure another human being, thereby change the course of a substantial amount of lives in the process.
Thankfully, the state of Connecticut has laws in place that hold a negligent part accountable in the event of a car accident that causes injury to another. Yet, it is incredibly difficult to prosecute or pursue civil litigation against that individual if they flee the scene of an accident. This was the very issue for a tragic accident that occurred recently in Grand Junction, Colorado. On January 19th, an individual was involved in an accident in the city which resulted in her death. Until recently, authorities were unable to locate the driver of the vehicle that caused the incident.
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Drunk Driving Accidents on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A hit-and-run accident is a troubling event because it often leaves a victim injured without assistance. That is why there is law in place in Connecticut, as well as in other states, which requires anyone involved in an incident to stop and render assistance to any injured parties. Unfortunately, drinking and driving is often involved in such incidents as well and may be the reason for the flee in the first place. All of these facts potentially play into a Connecticut accident case involving a state lawmaker.
The state representation is accused of leaving the scene of an accident that she caused. On August 15th, she was driving her vehicle with a 13-year-old and 7-year-old as passengers when she collided with another driver at the intersection of North and Briarwood Avenue. She then left the scene according to witnesses. One individual flagged her down approximately six blocks from the incident. Authorities arrested her shortly thereafter.
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Wednesday, April 3, 2013
One of the worst injuries, aside from death, that one can experience from a car accident is that of a spinal cord injury which has the potential to cause life lasting consequences. As many Connecticut residents understand, a spinal cord injury can debilitate someone for life, leaving her paralyzed, with substantial medical bills and the inability to work or work at full capacity. A recent incident in a western state caused a terrible spinal cord injury to one passenger. Somewhat shockingly, the alleged negligent party was an on-duty police officer.
The police sergeant claims to have been pursuing another vehicle on suspicion of drunken driving when he side swiped another car, driven by a 21-year old woman whose sister was the only passenger. The impact killed the driver and left her sister, 19, with a fractured spine and broken hip. The sergeant is now being prosecuted for criminal vehicular homicide.
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Car Accidents on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
There is not a Connecticut resident around that is not wishing and hoping for a real spring to arrive, any day now. After a long, cold winter there is nothing more rewarding than some sunshine and warm temperatures. Unfortunately, March did not bring as much warmth as most hoped. Instead, Connecticut citizens got heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. To top it all off, the untimely wintry weather has caused a number of car collisions in the area.
During the most recent snowstorm, schools closed and snow plows blasted the streets. The slick mess of roads persisted in spite of the Northeast best's efforts to clean up. This wintry mix involved the Harlem Globe Trotters in a dangerous accident. On Tuesday, March 19, the team traveled by bus through the Northeast storm. As they moved along Interstate 280, the bus collided with a car.
On behalf of Jacobs & Dow, LLC posted in Bus Accidents on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Any accident can be a terrifying experience. When two vehicles collide while traveling at a fast speed, the impact is no doubt hard felt. Bus accidents are particularly dangerous events as they involve large vehicles that can do more damage. Tragically, a recent bus collision near Connecticut ended with one fatality and another in critical condition.
On Tuesday, March 12, a bus carrying 34 members of a lacrosse team traveled along an east coast highway. The roads were wet and potentially slippery as the team traversed to a game in New York. The crash occurred at approximately noon when a vehicle spun out of control. The sports car hit the bus, ultimately landing in a ditch. The bus toppled on its side as a result of the impact. The 64-year old passenger in the sports vehicle passed away from injuries related to the crash. The 65-year-old driver is currently in critical condition.
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