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Finding a Lawyer

If a medical error has occurred, or if you are having trouble receiving documentation or answers to your questions from doctors or hospitals, it may be time to seek legal counsel. Here are some tips and sites to get you started.

"Published biennially since 1983, The Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as the preeminent referral guide to the legal profession in the United States. Because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee for a basic listing, Best Lawyers has gained the respect of the legal profession, the media, and clients as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere." View

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

"CTLA is a non-profit professional association dedicated to creating and maintaining a more just society by preserving individual rights within the Civil Justice System." The site includes a a search engine for locating CT attorneys. View

Advocacy for Patients with Chronic Illness, Inc.

A site "where patients can get free information, advice and advocacy services from attorney Jennifer C. Jaff and other volunteers trained to help you secure your rights." View

Members’ Stories

Medical error can have devastating effects. Here, in their own words, Connecticut families tell the stories of how medical error changed their lives forever.

Zack Ball
Ten years ago, Zack’s life changed forever…and so did mine. My son’s neck was broken in a tragic head on collision. He was sent to three different hospitals in one day and discharged and sent home three days after the accident. We were told he would make a full recovery. He would be that happy, bouncing two year old once again despite having to wear a halo on his head ... more