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Anesthesia Errors
Anesthesia has become a cornerstone of modern medicine. Unfortunately, however, errors occur in the administration of anesthesia every day and can cause devastating consequences.» Practices
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Hospital Errors
We go to hospitals to regain or maintain our health. But treatment errors while hospitalized can leave us worse off than when we arrived.» Practices
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Diagnosis Errors
A correct and timely diagnosis is essential to effectively treating many conditions and illnesses. Error or delay in diagnosis can thus be one of the most devastating medical errors, robbing people of their chance to recover from an illness or condition.» Practices
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Medication Errors
Medication errors are a common problem with devastating consequences. SGT can help you make sense of what happened.» Practices
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit in Death of Bridgeport Pastor Yves Abichet
“The doctors who treated Yves Abichet were negligent on so many fronts,” said partner Ernie Teitell. “There were many opportunities to intervene and save his life, and the doctors missed all of them.”» Media » Press Releases
- Dramatic Increase in Hospital Deaths and Injuries As a Result of Medical Errors » Media » SGT Blog
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Surgical Errors
Patients have a right to expect a high level of care from their surgeons. When that standard is not met, it can have devastating consequences.» Practices
- Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit in Death of Norwalk Community Leader Sharon Stewart » Media » Press Releases
- Sorry Isn’t Enough: Apology Laws Don't Limit Doctor’s Risk of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit » Media » SGT Blog
- Medical Errors Found in Nearly 50% of Surgeries » Media » SGT Blog
- Doctors Fail to Diagnose Man's Thyroid Cancer » Media » News
- Medication Errors Found in Almost Half of All Surgeries » Media » SGT Blog
- In Military Care, A Pattern of Errors ... » Media » News
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Lawyers Should Take Mothers' Childbirth Injuries More Seriously, SGT Attorneys Say After $30 Million Verdict
"The truth is, with modern medicine, especially with caesarean sections, these injuries shouldn't be as frequent as they are," partner Sean McElligott said. "Lawyers should take these cases to hold doctors to a standard of preventing unnecessary and avoidable injury to the mother during labor and delivery."» Media » News
- Mining for Gold in Medical Malpractice Data » Media » SGT Blog
- Office-based Solo Practitioners Face Majority of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits » Media » SGT Blog
- Cerebral Palsy – Was It Caused by Doctor Negligence? » Media » SGT Blog
- The Need for a National Database of Negligent Doctors Open to the Public » Media » SGT Blog
- Only 1% of Doctors Incur Largest Share of Medical Malpractice Payments » Media » SGT Blog
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Childbirth Injuries
Childbirth is life’s greatest miracle. It is also fraught with dangers if people don’t receive the care they should.» Practices
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- SGT Partner Ernie Teitell Discusses Health Care Professionals’ Liability at Quinnipiac University Panel » Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Death of High School Athlete
Henry Farmer was taken to the Stamford Hospital Emergency Department twice on April 8, 2022, and again on April 11, 2022, with a persistent cough, shortness of breath and lethargy. Doctors at the hospital failed to order additional testing that would have revealed his condition, the lawsuit alleges. He died on April 12, 2022.» Media » Press Releases
- A Streamlined Medical Malpractice System Is Good for the Health of Society » Media » News
- The Facts About Doctors' Opinions by Richard Silver and Amanda Whitman » Media » News
- Why Can’t Modern Medicine Perform as well as the Airline Industry? » Media » SGT Blog
- NCAA Star Player Robert McCurdy Files MedMal Suit Against Norwalk Hospital, Western Connecticut Health » Media » News
- The Enormous Cost of Cerebral Palsy Caused by Doctor Negligence » Media » SGT Blog
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- Court Cites Doctor's Inappropriate Testimony, Reverses Med-Mal Decision » Media » News
- Failure to Treat and/or Monitor » Practices
- $38 Million for Brain-Damaged Baby » Media » News
- Legal Advice for a New Medical School, July 2011 » Media » News
- Breathing Machine Recall Over Possible Cancer Risk Leaves Millions Scrambling for Substitutes » Media » News
- Jury Awards $5M To Cancer Patient, Husband, May 2010 » Media » News
- Court Upholds $5 Million Malpractice Verdict, August 2012 » Media » News
- Choosing a Birth Injury Law Firm » Media » SGT Blog
- Lawmakers Debate Extending Statute of Limitations in Personal Injury Cases » Media » News
- Secrecy clouds efforts to track newborn blood tests » Media » News
- Building Bridges Between Law, Medical Schools » Media » News
- New CTLA President Focuses on Birth Injuries » Media » News
- Aetna Won't Cover Needed Physical Therapy, Suit Says » Media » News
- Bar Groups Track Right-To-Die Legislation, Other Bills » Media » News
- Vulnerable Inmates Left in Prison as Covid Rages » Media » News
- Ex-Marine's Estate Collects $3M After Faulty Diagnosis, August 2011 » Media » News
- The Art and Science of Trial Law » Media » SGT Blog
- Decisions in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit » Media » SGT Blog
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- $5.4 million settlement in crash » Media » News
- Food for Thought -- Medical Malpractice: By the Numbers » Media » News
- Plaskon Sentenced To 25 Years In Prom Day Slaying » Media » News
- Thoughts Raised by the Article 'Hospitalists and the Decline of Comprehensive Care' » Media » SGT Blog
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Silver Golub & Teitell Files Lawsuit After Untreated Appendicitis Causes Injury to Mother and Death of Her Twins
“Shockingly, the Stamford Hospital’s gynecology service did not order radiological imaging to rule out appendicitis nor did they properly evaluate her clinical condition,” said Silver Golub & Teitell partner Richard Silver.» Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Wins $30 Million Jury Verdict for Woman Whose Caesarean Section Went Wrong
The jury deliberated for four hours before finding the defendants negligent, awarding almost $1.4 million in economic damages and $29 million in non-economic damages.» Media » Press Releases
- Former White & Case Chairman's Fatal Car Accident Results in $5.4M Settlement » Media » News
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Trucking Accidents
Large commercial trucks and tractor trailer accidents can cause some of the most severe personal injuries and present some of the most complex legal issues. SGT has navigated these issues and achieved record results for our clients.» Practices
- SGT in the News: Judge Revives Aetna Physical Therapy Coverage Fight » Media » News
- Arguing Damages and Maximizing the Verdict » Media » SGT Blog
- SGT Partners Silver & Dreyer Speak at CTLA Seminar: Arguing Damages -- Maximizing the Verdict » Media » SGT Blog
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Partner Ernie Teitell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Among his notable cases, Mr. Teitell was lead counsel for Mary Farren, a former attorney who was disabled by an attack by her husband, who was an attorney in both Bush administrations. He also represented the family of 6-year-old boy who drowned in a swimming pool, leading to a substantial settlement that the boy's family used to set up a foundation dedicated to pool safety.» Media » Press Releases
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Silver Golub & Teitell Promotes Jennifer Sclar and John Seredynski to Its Partnership
“Jennifer and John are both accomplished lawyers who have demonstrated skill in their practice and dedication to our clients,” said partner Ian Sloss, who heads the Class Actions practice. “Their new position as partners gives our class actions team a significant boost,” he said.» Media » Press Releases
- Richard and Vivienne Silver Honored at Bartlett Arboretum Gala » Media » News
- New 2nd Circuit Ruling Could Hobble Cigarette Company Defenses in Tobacco Cases » Media » News
- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Settles Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Hurlock v. Rodriguez-Boulan for $5.4 Million » Media » Press Releases
- Farren Promises to Press Forward With Appeal » Media » News
- Conn. Court Upholds $28.6 Million Verdict Against Former White House Lawyer » Media » News
- Richard Silver To Be Recognized with 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award at Connecticut Legal Awards Dinner Tonight » Media » Press Releases
- Plaintiffs Get Jump on Deposing Defendants » Media » News
- Update: Mental Health Issues Were Focus of Farren Appeal » Media » News