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

Peter's Story

Peter Gets Elected



Mary Ellen Ladd tells her son Peter's story of getting elected to the student council as an unusual candidate. Peter has CP. When Peter saw this video, he loved it.

 

Peter is Not Frivilous. Watch New Video



Mary Ellen Ladd, Peter’s mom, shares her experience of discovering that Peter has cerebral palsy and the expense of caring for him.

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In health care, cheaper can mean better
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Eighteen Hospital Executives Earn Over $1 Million
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Settlement: Depakote Maker Injects $6 Million Into State Coffers
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