At the law firm of Wocl Leydon, LLC, our birth injury attorneys represent clients across Connecticut who have experienced the birth of a brain-damaged child as a result of the negligence of primary care physicians, obstetricians, delivery room nurses and others. For a free consultation, contact us in Stamford or Bridgeport to learn about your […]
When a bicycle is involved in a collision with a motor vehicle, or is forced off the road because of a reckless driver, the biker is often vulnerable and likely to suffer a serious injury. Despite Connecticut laws that recognize the rights of bicycle riders, many car drivers continue to treat bikes with hostility or […]
Wondering what are the top 5 causes of car accidents? Car crashes often stem from a handful of prevalent factors. This article reveals the most common reasons behind car accidents and offers insights on how to avoid them, helping you stay safe on the road. Key Takeaways Driver behavior, including distracted and impaired driving, is […]
Effective treatment of a medical condition is impossible without an accurate diagnosis. However, because many diseases have similar symptoms, doctors sometimes misdiagnose their patients – an error that, depending on the circumstances, can rise to the level of malpractice. In such cases, patients may be entitled to sue their healthcare providers for the harm they […]
Connecticut residents will probably be aware that an early diagnosis is crucial in cancer cases, and this is especially true when the cancer involved has a very low survivability rate. The survival rate for pancreatic cancer is below 10 percent, and a 2015 study indicates that about one in three people who develop the disease […]
Residents in Connecticut who use concierge medicine services may want to follow the recent controversy with MDVIP as questions have arisen about the quality of doctors the firm uses. A jury in a Florida case awarded the plaintiff $8.5 million on Feb. 10 after MDVIP referred one of its members to a doctor who misdiagnosed […]
Legionnaire disease – Healthcare professionals here in Connecticut are responsible for the medical care of families who rely on them. When that trust fails, innocent people are at risk. Expanding on a story we first brought you back on March 17 (“Potential wrongful death claim relating to Legionnaires disease”), another case of Legionnaire’s disease has […]
There are a wide variety of different types of medical treatments. Regardless of type, it is very important for medical professionals and medical companies here in Connecticut to act properly when giving treatments to patients. This includes making sure to monitor a patient when giving them a treatment properly. One of the ordinary forms of […]
A delayed cancer diagnosis can be incredibly harmful to a person. A delay in a cancer diagnosis can lead to a person facing more serious treatments and bleaker potential outcomes. A delayed diagnosis malpractice settlement lawyer can ultimately help. There are many different things that can lead to a delay in a cancer diagnosis. One […]
One type of surgery that has become increasingly common in recent years are cosmetic surgeries. It is very important for medical professionals and medical facilities here in Connecticut to act properly when providing care in relation to cosmetic surgeries. Patients can suffer great harm when they are exposed to medical negligence/liposuction negligence in connection to […]