For Medicare Recipients, “Under Observation” Significantly Increases Medical Bills
After suffering an injury, you’re seemingly admitted into a hospital and stay there for a few days. Because of a broken bone or cardiac condition, you’re placed in the care of a nursing facility for further treatment after being discharged. But then months later, a bill arrives in the mail, stating you owe in the…
CT Department of Public Health Fines More State Nursing Homes
Although the Bill of Rights for Nursing Home Residents offers some protection against retaliation against elderly patients, state facilities continue to be fined for negligence and other lapses in care. According to a recent report from the Hartford Courant, the state Department of Public Health fined five more nursing homes for various instances of negligence….
Chevrolet Cobalt, Other GM Cars Recalled Over Ignition Defects
Trantolo & Trantolo’s team of lawyers represents plaintiffs in a wide range of personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents and product liability. A recent recall from General Motors falls within both fields. Announced nearly two weeks ago, GM recalled the Chevy Cobalt and other vehicles from its line over defective ignition switches. Although the…
Study Shows Football Helmets Aren’t As Protective Against Traumatic Brain Injuries
There has been a fair amount of attention paid recently to the relationship between contact sports and traumatic brain injuries, and no area is off limits, from MMA to high school-level football. Adding to the amount of information out there is a new study, published on Monday, that reveals football helmets aren’t as protective against…
MMA Organizations Contribute to Head Trauma Research
In February, key individuals from prominent mixed martial arts (MMA) organizations met with Senators John McCain and Harry Reid in support of a head trauma study being conducted by the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. The Capitol Hill press conference essentially announced the contributions and intentions toward the study. One, that the…
