When you or a family member is in need of urgent medical services, you want to make sure you are provided quality care in a facility that values public health and safety. The majority of patients will choose the closest hospital or medical facility in their area. Unfortunately, making a health decision based on convenience may not be the safest choice.

As many as 440,000 people die every year from preventable errors in hospitals. It is the 3rd leading cause of death in America.  All preventable!

Medical errors are more common than we would care to believe. And though hospitals generally have a reputation for being sterile environments, improper safety and health measures can sometimes leave patients in worse condition than when they arrived. Hospitals should be held accountable for improving their levels of care on a regular basis, and safety advocates like the Leapfrog Group decided to take a stance.

Connecticut Hospitals: Where They Stand

On the most recent list of Leapfrog hospital gradings, Connecticut ranked 30th in the nation- not the worst, but certainly not the best. Out of the 25 facilities rated in the state, less than half received an A or B rating, while the majority landed in the C rating category. None received an F, but one facility was given a disappointing D.

You Deserve Optimal Healthcare

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the nation. No one should have to settle for subpar healthcare because of where they live and what they can afford. Contracting diseases and illnesses from a hospital for lack of proper safety and health procedures is inexcusable and our team is here to help you fight back. Contact Jacobs & Wallace at (203) 332-7700 for a free consultation to discuss your options on seeking justice for medical malpractice in your case.

Connecticut Hospital Ratings

A Rating

Bristol Hospital in Bristol

Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam

Middlesex Hospital in Middletown

St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford

Stamford Health in Stamford

The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich

University of Connecticut Health Center, John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington

B Rating

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington

Griffin Hospital in Derby

Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London

Windham Hospital in Willimantic

C Rating

Danbury Hospital in Danbury

Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich

Hartford Hospital in Hartford

MidState Medical Center in Meriden

Milford Hospital in Milford

New Milford Hospital in New Milford

Norwalk Hospital in Norwalk

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport

The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain

Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury

Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven

Yale-New Haven Saint Raphael Campus in New Haven

D Rating

Bridgeport Hospital in Bridgeport

The Standard in Hospital Grading

The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 focused on informing the public about which hospitals and medical centers they can trust. With the belief that healthcare should be transparent, Leapfrog has been rating medical facilities for almost 20 years and has created a standard grading system to help hospitals improve their health and safety practices around the country.

How The Ratings Work

Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade reports are released twice a year. Since the grading system began, hospital safety ratings have noticeably been on the rise. The rating system focuses on five main areas that can make-or-break the success of a hospital:

 

Using performance measures from the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, and several other reputable organizations, each hospital is assigned a letter grade for their overall ability to keep patients safe from preventable medical errors. The public can then view all the choices for medical care in their area and get a comprehensive comparison of the strengths and weaknesses of each facility.

 

If you or someone you know has been a victim of medical malpractice or negligence, contact the medical malpractice attorneys at Jacobs & Wallace on: (203) 332-7700 for a free case evaluation.

We are remarkably excited to announce the merger of our new firm, Jacobs & Wallace, PLLC.  With a combined 45 years of experience in litigation and personal injury law, our dedication to seeking justice for injured victims in Connecticut and New England has never been stronger!

Justice For Connecticut

As leading attorneys in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers compensation, we have always been committed to providing personal service with empathy and compassion. We are a pro-active team who goes the extra mile for our clients and protects the rights of victims in the name of justice.

Our Winning Team

Attorney Adele Jacobs and Attorney Andrew Wallace are an extraordinary legal team, both bringing valuable expertise and noteworthy experience to the firm.

Attorney Jacobs is a devoted advocate for injured victims, consistently nominated by her peers as a top attorney in Connecticut and New England, as well as appearing in the Super Lawyers publication. Since 1992, she has been successfully fighting for the rights of her clients suffering from minor to catastrophic personal injuries and negligent medical practices, while always finding time to stay active in her community.

“I am thrilled to be teamed up with Andrew Wallace,” says Jacobs. “He is wonderful to his clients, and well liked.  We make a great team, and we look forward to many years of success.”

Attorney Wallace, also appearing in the Super Lawyers publication and recognized as a top trial lawyer in The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40, brings an impressive background of workers compensation law and personal injury experience to the firm. Prior to Jacobs & Wallace, he managed the worker’s compensation department for one of the largest personal injury firms in Connecticut, persistently handling numerous cases informally, at trial, and on appeal.

“Merging firms is an exciting event for all of us,” says Wallace. “Adele is a great partner whose many years of experience as a trial lawyer will benefit all of our clients. We were successful separately but truly better as a team!”

What’s New!

Clients of Jacobs & Wallace will be excited to see what new advantages the firm offers in addition to exceptional services:

 

If you’re ready to explore how Jacobs & Wallace can fight for you, call us today at (203) 332-7700 with questions about your case and to schedule a free consultation.

Fatal workplace injuries across the country are on the rise. In 2016, 5,190 workers were involved in fatal workplace accidents, showing a 7% increase from 2015 and marking the third consecutive annual increase according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

On average, 15 American workers die every day from job injuries.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Safety Council (NSC) believe America’s workers deserve better. But what is causing the increase in fatal occupational injuries to begin with?

 

Transportation Kills

Transportation incidents remain the most common fatal work injury in the United States. Distracted driving across the nation has reached exponential levels, and the more an employee is on the road for work, the more chances to become involved in a vehicle accident they encounter. It’s up to the employers to educate their employees on the dangers of distracted driving on a regular basis and to limit the expectations for responding to phone calls and texts while they are physically driving.

 

Violence On The Job

Violence in the workplace is the second-most common cause of occupational fatalities, increasing by 23% in the 2016 report. OSHA reports over 2-million American workers are victims of workplace violence and many cases continue to go unreported. Exchanging money, alcohol and drug use (both at work and in the home), the time of day a shift is completed, the location of the workplace, and an employee’s mental and emotional health, are all factors that can contribute to fatal violence in the workplace. OSHA provides training for employers and suggested polices to prevent violence, but these must be strictly enforced to have an impact on reducing the behavior- often times, they are not.

 

Opioid Crisis At Work

The opioid crisis across the United States has been a hot topic in the news for quite some time, and that includes within the American workplace. In 2016, the number of overdose deaths occurring on the job increased by 32%. When workers are under the influence, their lack of judgment can cause horrific errors, resulting in serious injuries that can lead to permanent disabilities and death. Employers who do not drug test employees, or choose to overlook an opioid addiction, are unnecessarily putting their staff at risk for injuring themselves or other coworkers around them.

 

Lack of Equal Attention and Oversight

OSHA reports injury and fatality rates have declined or remained stable within the industries they have focused the majority of their resources. But when examining industries where fewer resources have been placed, such as healthcare and food services, fatal workplace injuries have shown a significant increase. Without the presence of OSHA and other safety advocates, workplaces tend to be less inclined to review and improve their own safety measures, even if it means preventing fatal injuries.

 

Fewer Safety Workers

Budget cuts have slowly decreased the amount of OSHA workers in the field, making the tasks of overseeing companies and employers increasingly difficult. Fewer safety workers and reviews mean the opportunity for increased workplace injuries and deaths to occur. Without the involvement of OSHA, blatant unsafe practices may not be corrected and guidance for making improvements are left up to employers to seek out independently.

 

The Solution: Employers Need to Act

OSHA officials plan to reduce workplace fatalities through enforcement, education, compliance assistance, training, and education. The Department of Labor plans to work with private and public sectors to help spread awareness of the opioid crisis in our workplace. But it cannot be the sole job of these safety agencies to make sure employers are keeping their workers safe.

Employers need to take action. It is their responsibility to follow the necessary steps in providing appropriate safety equipment, conducting internal safety trainings, and continuing to educate themselves on safety standards of their industry. Safety is essential for employees and should be seen as such by every employer who wishes to run a successful business.

 

Connecticut Workplace Injury Experts

Most workplace injuries are preventable and can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating to an employee. If you have sustained a workplace injury as a result of an unsafe work environment, call Jacobs & Wallace at  (203) 332-7700 for a free consultation to discuss your case.

Fairfield Bounce House and Trampoline Accident Lawyers

Trampolines are one of the most dangerous “toys” purchased for children.  The amount of force that is produced as a result of more than one individual bouncing on the trampoline at a time, is often equivalent to that of landing on a concrete surface from two stories above.  The injuries can be devastating, ranging from dislocations to severely fractured limbs.

Instruction and supervision are critical to safe practices when using a trampoline.  The failure of adults to read the instruction book, or any of the warnings included in that book, or on the trampoline itself, can result in injuries to those using the trampoline.  Jumping on a trampoline looks like fun, but as we know from the recent bounce house disasters there is a danger when safety rules are not followed. For example, the netting around the trampoline gives people a false sense of security, because although it may prevent someone from falling off the trampoline, it does not prevent them from getting hurt when there are multiple jumpers allowed on the trampoline at any one time.

High Risk for Accidents

Parents should consider the following prior to allowing their children to jump at these facilities:

If you or someone close to you has been injured on a trampoline, either at someone’s home or in a trampoline park, call our office today to allow us to help you to get the JUSTICE that you deserve.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation

Call (203) 332-7700 to talk to our experienced Fairfield County trampoline accident lawyers. Potential clients can also contact our firm via e-mail. Se Habla español.

We represent clients statewide and handle all of our personal injury and medical malpractice cases on a contingency basis. There are no legal fees to pay unless we win.

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