Case Stats

  • This gives referring lawyers and the outside world the exact same information we use in-house for quality control. Intakes need to be accepted / declined and cases need to be resolved! Justice delayed is justice denied.
  • Intakes Under Review 45 
  • Referred Cases from other lawyers state and nationwide 94%
  • Median Time First Contact to Decline 14 days (most cases are reviewed w/ an indication of merit within 72 hours)
  • Median Time First Contact to Accepted/Filed Cases 9 weeks
  • Median Time Case Filing to Resolution 1.8 years

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  • Careless Skiier Causes Injury on Beginner Slope

    Schultz v. Waterston (Hartford Superior Court—filed December 21, 2018) On December 30, 2017, our plaintiff was skiing in the trail area of Killington Ski Resort designated for beginner skiers. Suddenly and without warning, the defendant violently collided into the plaintiff causing him to fall and suffer fractures to his tibia and fibula. Despite the posted signs concerning the “slow ski” area and other rules pertaining to speed, safety, and right of way, the defendant’s carelessness caused our plaintiff to incur severe injuries, medical expenses, and treatment, including past and future surgeries, and loss of earnings.

  • Lawsuit Against Archdiocese for Sexual Abuse Of Minor

    John Doe v. Archdiocese of Hartford (Superior Court of Hartford—filed February 13, 2018) Our client was repeatedly sexually abused as a minor child by parish priest, Louis Paturzo, who was employed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford beginning in 1974, and appointed to Sacred Heart Church in Hartford in 1982. While under direct supervision of the Archdiocese, Paturzo was given unlimited access to children as part of his daily work. Our plaintiff was raised in a devout Catholic family and participated in many youth and church activities, including serving as an altar boy. Over a three-year span, Paturzo sexually MORE

  • Substandard Medical Care for Cardiac Patient Leads to Death

    Maria Kielb, et. al. v. Middlesex Cardiology Associates, P.C., et. al (New Haven Superior Court—filed November 20, 2017) The decedent, Frank Kielb, was 65 years old. He was healthy and active, but experienced some chest pain and pressure upon exertion. His primary physician referred him to a cardiologist who administered a nuclear stress test. When performing the exercise portion of the test, Mr. Kielb could not reach his target heart rate. The test continued and the results were markedly abnormal. The cardiologist who supervised this test deviated from acceptable standard of care in a number of ways but most notably she MORE

  • Actos Leads to Bladder Cancer in Plaintiff

    A MDL product liability case involving a plaintiff diagnosed with bladder cancer after ingesting the drug Actos to treat his diabetes. Defendants had actual knowledge, based on numerous medical studies, of the dangers of long term use of the drug—leading to debilitating and horrific bladder cancer and eventually death.  The purveyors of Actos, Takeda Pharmaceutical, fraudulently concealed this information failing to disclose the dangerous risks to consumers, physicians, or anyone in the medical community. Instead, Takeda promoted the product as safe and effective, while earning billions of dollars in global sales per year. As a direct result of ingesting Actos—and MORE

  • Drunk Driver Crosses Center Line and Injures Car Full of Passengers

    Ellahi, et al v. Farmer, et al. (U.S. District Court – filed January 13, 2017) On August 7, 2016, the plaintiff was travelling in Danbury with three passengers in the vehicle—one being an infant—when they were violently struck head-on by a drunk driver who had crossed over into the other lane while excessively speeding in a rental car.  All adult plaintiffs suffered significant orthopedic injuries and will continue to incur medical expenses for treatments and therapies as a direct result of the defendant’s reckless actions.

  • Child’s Thumb Amputated By Reckless Boater

    Reich v. Houston, et al. (Bridgeport Superior Court – filed January 13, 2017) On August 13, 2016, Daniel Reich was participating in a sailboat regatta in Southport Harbor and Long Island Sound, when thunderstorms approached the course. One of the defendants, Stephen Houston, attempted to tow the plaintiff to shore using a motorized powerboat. While distracted and without waiting for the plaintiff to finish tying lines and provide an “all clear” signal, Houston prematurely engaged the throttle resulting in Reich sustaining a severe avulsion amputation injury to the thumb on his master hand. The plaintiff has had to undergo numerous MORE

  • Passenger Injured Due to Driver’s Negligence

    Matarazzo-Cosban vs. Gage (Litchfield Superior Court – filed October 7, 2016) The plaintiff was a passenger in the defendant’s vehicle when suddenly the defendant drove off the roadway and violently struck a tree. The plaintiff suffered multiple traumatic bodily injuries including a spine fracture. The defendant’s vehicle belonged to a group of over 30 million GM models worldwide that was subject to a recall due to faulty ignition switches causing cars to shut off while driving. However it is believed the driver didn’t comply with the recall and continued operating the vehicle with other passengers in the car without ever having MORE

  • Cancer Symptoms Ignored by Doc for Two Years

    Hurley, et al. v. Norwalk Hospital Gastroenterology Consultants, et al (Bridgeport Superior Court──filed September 6, 2016) The decedent, Edward Hurley, was under the care of physician, Dennis Meighan, D.O., practicing at Norwalk Hospital. Mr. Hurley reported symptoms including not limited to abdominal pain, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, gagging, stomach cramping, diarrhea, choking, difficulty eating, decreased appetite, and weight loss──warning signs of esophageal cancer. Yet Meighan, a gastroenterologist specialist, delayed imaging for almost two years. On July 26, 2012 an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) was finally performed, revealing an ulcerated mass which biopsy proved to be cancerous. Due to the significant delay in MORE

  • Pregnant woman injured in two collisions at once, drunk driver flees scene

    Russell vs. Hanscom-Bolton, et. al. (Bridgeport Superior Court — filed July 13, 2016) A frightening crash involving two defendant drivers──one who was very intoxicated and evading police and a crash she caused just 30 minutes prior──and a plaintiff who was six months pregnant. On December 23, 2014, Melody Mae Russell was traveling on Route 6 in Bethel when she was hit head on by Hansom-Bolton, who crossed the center line while driving intoxicated at an excessive speed. After fleeing the scene, Hansom-Bolton was arrested by Newtown police and charged with two counts of evading responsibility. Simultaneously to being struck by MORE

  • Driver Failing to Stop Runs Over Pedestrian

    Mitchell vs. Cohen (New Haven Superior Court—filed April 15, 2016) Plaintiff was crossing a residential street in Madison when the defendant ran through a stop sign. Failing to come to a complete stop — or even activate her horn in time — the driver forcefully struck the victim, causing multiple injuries including, but not limited to, bodily fractures, a concussion, and a dislocated shoulder. As a result of the defendant’s negligence, the plaintiff has suffered a great deal of pain and disability as well as extensive and ongoing medical expenses.

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