What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Written by Keith V. Trantolo You followed all traffic signals, looked both ways, but that car came out of nowhere. Collisions between cars and motorcycles happen, but as you’re more exposed on a two-wheeled vehicle, you’re more susceptible to serious injuries. In this event, here’s what to do: 1. Seek Medical Attention Right Away During…
Safety Tips
Written by Keith V. Trantolo Riders often believe that safety starts once you get on the road. Yet, the vulnerability surrounding a motorcycle – a two-wheeled design with no enclosure – makes an ordinary accident far worse. Because of this risk, safe driving habits begin in your garage and extend to every time you travel….
How Much of a Slip Hazard are Ice and Snow?
Pedestrians get told to watch where they’re walking, while business owners must be alert to changing weather and have a plan in place to keep the premises clear and clean. Yet, when ice and snow are considered, how much of a hazard are they? Precipitation There’s no maximum amount of ice and snow that’s illegal….
When Can You Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice?
As you’re entering the early stages of a medical malpractice lawsuit, you wonder who you should sue for the negligence leading to an error that negatively impacted your health. Most claims name the doctor as the defendant. Yet, in certain instances, you may want to pursue the hospital. Why the Hospital? Realize that doctors typically…
3 Dangers Associated with Long-Distance Truck Driving
Time magazine once named truck driving as one of the 10 most dangerous occupations. While driving a large vehicle many miles through potentially harsh weather conditions presents a challenge, the stresses come from the hours drivers are expected to work and associated health conditions. Hours on the Road Federal regulations specify how many hours truckers…
Medical Malpractice Related to Childbirth: Four Types of Claims
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or another medical professional breaches the standard duty of care, and that act of negligence results in injury to the patient. Several of these instances involve childbirth, including: Birth Injuries In this group of claims, the mother or child is injured during pregnancy or delivery. In fact, this instance…
Who’s at Fault in a Motorcycle Accident?
You and a car collide. As a motorcyclist, you’re bound to suffer more damage, from seeing your ride totaled to experiencing a higher level of injury. Yet, while fault is easily assigned in certain instances, some factors make it less clear cut. In an auto accident, regardless of the vehicles involved, the following must be…
What Do You Need to Prove in a Medical Malpractice Case?
As with any personal injury claim, the discovery phase in a medical malpractice lawsuit is the time for gathering evidence. Information from documents and testimonies creates the backbone for proving your claim. Yet, the uniqueness of the field requires that you address multiple points: A Doctor/Patient Relationship Existed Before your claim can proceed, you and…
The Most Common Slip and Fall Injuries Beyond Scrapes and Bruises
Many think, “Oh, it was just a slip. How bad could it be?” While a typical slip and fall injury might result in a bruise, more serious conditions affect the back and neck. Height further plays a factor, and when an individual drops a distance, the resulting injury turns into a permanent disability – or…
4 of the Biggest Issues Facing Nursing Homes
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed drastic changes last month. What could result would enforce stricter standards for facilities to comply with the organization’s requirements, but in looking at what nursing homes would have to do, a few significant issues pose major hurdles: A Lack of Quality Care Perhaps the biggest, the Department…
The Worst Time to Drive: By Hour, Day & Month
When are you more likely to get into an auto accident? While you may follow the rule of the road, certain times of the year are less safe than others: By Month Summer’s the least-safe month to drive, with August being its peak. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the…
Just How Dangerous Are Dog Bites?
4.5 million dog bites occur per year in the U.S. – about 90 percent out of all animal bites. From this amount, 880,000 seek medical care, 30,000 require reconstructive surgery, and 15 to 20 people die per year. In fact, one out of every five bites requires some form of medical attention. Dog Bites are…
Tips for Finding a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Trantolo & Trantolo’s team includes multiple staff members who ride. However, when you’re searching for a motorcycle accident attorney, it’s just as important to consider knowledge as it is to factor in experience. Motorcycle accidents are 26 times more likely to result in death than ordinary car collisions and, in fact, are the leading cause…
The 5 Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
All medical malpractice claims involve proving a doctor violated an established standard of care, and that act of negligence directly resulted in harm to a patient. Considering the extensive amount of procedures and treatments out there, however, malpractice is more likely to occur in the following instances: Misdiagnosis Recent studies reveal that misdiagnosis and failure…
6 Points of Connecticut Medical Malpractice Law
Each state has its own set of malpractice laws, establishing caps and limitations that directly influence how your case will play out. Certain states tend to be stricter, while others offer a bit more leniency regarding when you can file and how much you’ll be awarded. If you or a loved one is facing a…
What to Do After a Dog Bite
4.5 million people are bit by dogs per year, with one out of every five requiring medical attention. While children are more likely to be injured, the wounds resulting range from superficial cuts to punctures requiring immediate medical attention. Should something like this happen, be sure to do the following: Clean the Wound or Get…
Four Complications of Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Wrongful death lawsuits have received a significant amount of media attention over the past two months. First, following her mother’s death in September, Melissa Rivers confirmed to E! Online that she plans to open a claim against the New York endoscopy clinic where Joan Rivers experienced cardiac arrest. Then, closer to home, families of the…
10 of the Most Common Injuries in Nursing Homes
Negligence in nursing homes often stems from overworked staff, crowded facilities, and improper treatment. Although you, as a visiting family member, can spot this with certain signs, including physical and behavioral changes, negligence manifests itself further as life-changing injuries. Medication errors, not monitoring residents’ eating habits, and restraint have potential to result in the following…
Control Your Dog: What Do Connecticut Laws Say About Responsibility Regarding Dog Bites and Attacks?
States define animal control laws, encompassing bites, attacks, and an owner’s responsibility in the process. In a case concerning any one of these instances, such laws assist with attributing responsibility. In Connecticut, what points should you be aware of, should a bite or attack occur? Leash and Roaming Laws As a dog’s owner or keeper…
Atty. Keith Trantolo Reaches $480,000 Settlement in Slip and Fall Case
Trantolo & Trantolo’s team of trial lawyers represents slip and fall cases occurring in Connecticut, and in May, Atty. Keith Trantolo reached a $480,000 settlement concerning an incident in New Britain. In the claim Carmen Correa v. John Moneymaker, et al, the plaintiff had gone to Obsessions Beauty Salon in a New Britain shopping plaza…
FORE! PERSONAL LIABILITY OR ERRANT GOLF SHOTS
By Adam (AJ) Allegro Recently, a friend called me to discuss an incident that occurred while he was playing a round of golf. He explained that while teeing off, he drove the ball into the window of a house located on the left side of the golf course on the other side of a fence….
Someone Hurt My Child. What Are My Options?
Kids know how to have fun. They often are a bit adventurous and are willing to explore new and interesting places. As a result of this curiosity, children sometimes get injured with bumps and bruises from typical play. However, when someone else is responsible for a child’s injury, there are options available to parents and…
Tribute to a Mentor
By Chick Pritchard A friend of mine died recently. He had served his country as a soldier. He had been a wonderful husband and a tremendous father. He raised seven children to be good people. He had been a police officer, serving honorably and proud. He had become a mentor for me, for the last…
Your Personal Injury Case
Written by Keith V. Trantolo BECOMING A TRANTOLO & TRANTOLO CLIENT The first thing to know is that Trantolo & Trantolo goes the extra mile, so you can concentrate on getting your life back. The team assigned to your case will take care of you, the person, not just you, the client. We will follow…
