Are you struggling with what seems like an intractable medical condition that doesn't respond well to treatment? Is your doctor dismissing your fears and telling you that your symptoms are just "middle age" or nerves? Do you have a sneaking suspicion that your child's pediatrician is missing something -- but the pediatrician is treating you like a nervous parent who is just worrying too much?
Preventing dog bites by learning how canines communicate
Many dog attacks are preventable, often on the part of the dog's owner -- and sometimes the dog-bite victim. This does not mean a victim is to blame for the bite, but some victims fail to understand what the dog was attempting to communicate in the moments before the attack.
The FDA warns parents that Claire's makeup may contain asbestos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a consumer warning earlier this month. They described how routine tests that they'd performed showed that some of Claire's cosmetics had traces of the cancer-causing asbestos in them. Claire's, a popular mall retailer that offers jewelry, makeup and other accessories for young kids, denies their claims.
An East Haven police chase results in 2 motorists getting hurt
Two area residents filed a lawsuit against the East Haven Police Department late last week. In their filing, they allege that they suffered serious injuries as a result of police officers engaging in a high-speed pursuit of a wanted suspect on March 3.
Mild brain injuries can cause major pain and suffering
Most people experience a blow to the head at some point in their lives, and, in many cases, these are superficial injuries with no lasting effects. However, the brain is much more vulnerable than people often realize, and it can suffer damage from a head injury that the victim does not even realize occurred.
Birth control pills are recalled for containing too many placebos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide recall of four lots of birth control pills manufactured by the Apotex Corporation this week. In their press release, they noted that their Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) and Drospirenone (DRSP) tablets were all found to have a packaging error that could result in women becoming pregnant.
Don't wait to build your claim after a truck accident
One moment you're driving along the interstate, and in the next moment you find yourself in the middle of a serious truck accident. Do you know what to do first, or how to begin building a lawsuit? These accidents can cause enormous damage and leave victims with serious, even fatal injuries. Once the initial shock of the experience wears off, you may find it difficult to know how to proceed while keeping your legal rights secure.
Helmets are effective at saving motorcyclists' lives
There's a lot of research that's been done about how effective helmets are in preventing motorcyclists' injuries and deaths. Researchers' findings have led many state legislators to propose and ratify laws requiring bikers of all ages to wear motorcycle helmets. Connecticut, however, isn't one of those states where such legislation exists.
