George W. Ganim, Jr.

  Bridgeport, CT  Personal Injury Attorney

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Minor bicycle accident

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Around the globe, people ride a bicycle for commute, fun, and exercise. Unfortunately, as the popularity of cycling increases, so does the rate of accidents. Injuries to a cyclist in a crash can be serious—fractures and concussions are common, while severe spinal cord and head injuries happen with alarming frequency. There are many ways that negligence can cause or contribute to a bicycle accident. Collisions between bicyclists and other vehicles may happen because of distracted driving, the influence of drugs & alcohol, breaking traffic rules, and more.

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Some medications can have unknown side-effects and cause harm. A Bridgeport dangerous drugs lawyer could review your case for compensation.

Many people believe that approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) means that a drug is safe. However, it is not always the same case. Some FDA-approved drugs have been shown to cause permanent and irreversible harm or even death. If this has happened to you or to a loved one, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. There are a few ways that a drug could be defective that include design defects, manufacturing defects, and Inadequate labels.

Although an injured person has three years from the date of discovery to bring a lawsuit, there is a ten-year “statute of repose.”

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How to Slam Your Hospital

I’ve been going through a pretty low-point in my transition, entirely caused by the hospital (referred to as “the clinic” in the letter) who have, ever since Day 1, been taking steps to get me black-balled from access to medical care and treatment for gender alignment. In this letter, to my therapist who works on behalf of the clinic, and is involved with their processes, I outline what’s been going on for the last couple of years.

I don’t get angry, I get wordy…

Keep reading

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Expert medical testimony is required to establish the standard of care applicable in a specific matter and any deviation from that standard of care constitutes medical negligence. Once the claimant provides adequate evidence of medical negligence, he or she must prove that the negligence was the direct cause of their losses.

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Injuries from motorcycle crashes are often more severe than in car crashes. A Bridgeport motorcycle accident lawyer could help you file suit.

Motorcycles are a popular mode of transportation for many people, especially in warm weather. Although it allows for a certain degree of freedom, there are unique risks associated with riding a motorcycle. Motorcycle accidents commonly occur when another driver misjudges a motorcycle’s speed or fails to see them as they are traveling on the road. Other collisions may happen when a motorist opens a car door in front of an approaching motorcyclist or changes lanes without noticing a rider. Those are only a few examples of negligence that can cause injury to a motorcyclist.

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Bus accident in Lano, Savai'i this month (July) which claimed the lives of 2 girls. It’s stupid bus drivers like that that make me want to scream at someone. If you’re ever in a bus and think - ‘Nah I don’t think we should be doing this’ then STOP HIM! 

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Bus accidents do occur on a regular basis. Bus accidents are caused by a bus driver who may become distracted from the noise or activity within the bus; talking/texting on a cell phone; driving the bus too fast; sudden braking; making a sudden maneuver; changing lanes or simply not seeing a car on the road because the bus driver was not properly paying attention. Bus injury lawsuits are governed by a 2-year statute of limitations. What that means is that a person has 2 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in court.

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A Bridgeport nursing home abuse lawyer could help you achieve justice for an elderly family member who was mistreated in a care facility.

If the elderly person is in the care of a nursing home, anyone who suspects elder abuse is occurring should make a report to the Connecticut Department of Social Services. If they have been a victim of theft, physical abuse, or sexual abuse, the Department should file a report to the police. A local nursing home abuse attorney can help an elderly resident or concerned family member determine which agencies to inform about suspected abuse.

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Workers on top of Pan Am Building (Walter Gropius-Emery Roth & Sons-Pietro Belluschi, 1963), during its construction. Spring, 1962. At.right is the Art Deco’s 500 Fifth Avenue tower (Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, 1931).

Foto: Helmut Kretz/Keystone

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction work is the second most dangerous occupation in Connecticut. At any workplace, employees are entitled to protection from hazards and potential accidents. It is the legal responsibility of an employer to comply with statutory requirements and regulations about safe working practices.

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Speak to a Bridgeport wrongful death lawyer if you lost a loved one due to another's negligence. You may be able to win monetary damages.

Deadly incidents can arise in various situations, from motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice. If the negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct of others caused the death of your loved one, you and other surviving family members may be able to seek compensation.

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A car crash is a disastrous nightmare. If you have been critically injured or lost a member of your family in an automobile collision caused by another’s lack of attention or dumb decision, you may be entitled to significant compensation under the law. Car collision cases include head-on collision, SUV rollover, hit & run,  automobile collision, side-impact crashes, a fatal car collision, and more. A victim of a car collision is entitled to compensation that includes vehicle damage, dismemberment, disability, rehabilitation cost, and more.

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A Bridgeport pedestrian accident lawyer could learn about your situation and help you file suit for economic and non-economic damages.

Accidents occurring between automobiles and pedestrians cause severe injuries and in some cases even death. When someone else’s negligence was a primary cause of a pedestrian accident, economic and non-economic damages could be available. Connecticut sets the statute of limitations for personal injury cases at two years from the date of the injury. There are times when a municipality or other governmental entity is potentially liable in a civil case. This can happen if there is a defect in the roadway or sidewalk that caused the accident.