Nursing home neglect refers to the failure of a long-term elderly living facility to provide the care and attention required to ensure the well-being of its residents. Neglect is a level of resident care that is shockingly low and can result in serious injuries, illnesses, infections and death. You can better protect your loved one from nursing home neglect by learning how to recognize the warning signs.

Birth injuries refer to harm suffered by a mother or child before, during or shortly after birth. If a birth injury arises due to a health care provider’s negligence or substandard patient care, it is recognized as medical malpractice. The parents of a newborn who is injured by medical malpractice have the right to file a claim in Connecticut to pursue financial damages.