Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at LawPaoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law2026-05-26T20:25:51Zhttps://www.paolettilaw.net/feed/atom/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/sites/1304206/2020/03/cropped-favicon-32x32.pngOn Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[Who is liable for an AI diagnostic error?]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=485572026-05-26T20:25:51Z2026-05-25T16:27:41Zmay fail to accurately diagnose conditions that a human doctor could readily identify.
Who is liable in cases where AI software used by a physician results in a delayed diagnosis, a failure to diagnose a patient or a misdiagnosis?
Professionals have an obligation to patients
There are a host of different tools that modern physicians and hospitals can use to improve care standards and make better use of limited resources. AI can certainly assist with diagnostic analysis. But medical professionals should not fully outsource one of their most important job functions to software without oversight.
They still have an obligation to their patients to review information carefully and to ensure that the diagnostic conclusion reached by AI software is appropriate. AI screening can supplement direct screening by medical professionals. It should not replace the review of a licensed physician or radiologist when looking at test results or images.
While people might assume that corporate negligence from a software company is to blame for AI diagnosis errors, the physician who used the software may also be liable. Doctors are technically the professionals with the duty of care to patients, and they cannot outsource that duty to a third-party software company.
However, many doctors are actually employees at the hospitals where they work. Their employment status may make the business liable for any professional negligence they commit while working. Vicarious liability rules pass financial and legal responsibility for worker errors to employers. Additionally, medical businesses may be liable for choosing buggy or brand-new AI systems.
Software companies generally are not liable for the misuse of the programs that they release, especially in a medical scenario where care providers have a legal and ethical duty to ensure a reasonable standard of care for their patients. AI is only a tool, and the doctor is the one subject to professional care standards.
In scenarios where over-reliance on or misuse of AI software results in a preventable diagnostic error, affected patients or their surviving family members may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit. To hold physicians and employers accountable for AI-related negligence, patients and their legal counsel must review the initial diagnostic report, subsequent accurate diagnostics, and specific details about the AI software employed]]>On Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[Criminal defense in Connecticut]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=465222022-07-29T07:22:15Z2015-01-23T09:12:09Zbeyond a reasonable doubt, then the person will not be found guilty or punished for the alleged crime.
At Paoletti & Gusmano, we are ready to help you in your criminal defense. All of our services are client-centered and uniquely tailored to the unique needs of your situation. We understand that everyone makes mistakes, and actions do not always reflect one's highest ideals. We also understand that innocent people are often charged with crimes inappropriately. Regardless of your situation, we will analyze the evidence and facts that the prosecution is bringing against you in order to limit any negative repercussions of your criminal charges as much as possible.
We have extensive experience representing Connecticut residents in all manner of criminal accusations. Some of the most common criminal charges that we help people defend against include DUI and DWI charges. In these cases, we might be able to challenge and get Breathalyzer, field sobriety, blood and urine test results thrown out so they cannot be used as evidence against you. Other charges we defend against include domestic violence, drug crimes, traffic violations, sex crimes, violent crimes and parole violations.
What kind of crime have you been charged with? Most criminal defense attorneys will patiently listen to your story in a free initial consultation and give you their honest opinion about what your legal rights and options are. Connecticut residents should remember that when they contact a defense attorney, it is important that they ask how much their services will likely cost and whether the attorney has experience in their specific type of case. It is also important that they feel comfortable with and have a good feeling of rapport with any attorney they choose to hire.]]>On Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[Does domestic violence affect firearm ownership?]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=465242022-07-29T07:22:22Z2015-01-16T09:12:14Zgun owners who have been convicted of domestic violence and/or have restraining orders out against them, should speak with an attorney immediately to find out how the order and/or conviction affects their right to bear arms.
Source: FindLaw, "Domestic violence: Firearms" accessed Jan. 16, 2015]]>On Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[Could overdose kits help stop heroin deaths in Connecticut?]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=465262022-07-29T07:22:29Z2015-01-08T09:12:18Znarcotics crimes case.
Source: ctpost.com, "Conway to announce funding to combat heroin" Bruce Schreiner, Jan. 06, 2015]]>On Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[A new type of impaired driving in Connecticut]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=465272022-07-29T07:22:36Z2015-01-02T09:12:22Zdistracted driving can be dangerous as well.
The problem is that advances in technology mean that it can lure drivers away from keeping their attention on the road. People are constantly exchanging text messages and emails, which can often be accessed on a smartphone, and so there is a high probability that some of these messages will come in while people are driving. Using these devices, though, can put everyone in harm's way.
Recent data has shown that drunk driving is getting to be less of an issue all of the time. For example, between just 2005 and 2012, a period that is not even a decade long, DUI deaths per person dipped by an incredible 28 percent. When you look back farther -- to the 1970s, for instance -- this trend can be traced over the years.
At the same time, though, distracted and impaired driving for other reasons has gotten worse. When looking at people who had been spotted "visibly manipulating" their mobile devices while driving, the totals soared from 2005 to 2012, increasing by a grand total of 650 percent. While this does not necessarily mean that accidents also went up by 650 percent, it shows how widespread technology use in the car has become.
If you have been accused of driving while impaired for any reason, make sure that you understand your rights, including the right to a fair trial in Connecticut and to legal representation.
Source: ctpost.com, "During "National Impaired Driving Prevention Month," Be Mindful of Distracted Driving" Dec. 29, 2014]]>On Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[Were you charged with domestic violence over the holidays?]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=465302022-07-29T07:22:42Z2014-12-26T09:12:26Zreduction in punishment.
Fortunately for the accused, no Connecticut resident will ever be punished for a domestic violence crime until -- and only if -- the individual is found guilty in a court of law. At Paoletti and Gusmano, we are committed to the defense of individuals accused of crimes, and we are committed to the protection and defense of accused individuals' rights and privileges under the law.]]>On Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[What are the laws governing drunk driving in Connecticut?]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=465322022-07-29T07:22:47Z2014-12-18T09:12:29Zlicense suspension and between $1,000 and $4,000 in financial penalties. The punishments for a third offense conviction are even worse. These individuals could face one to three years in jail, $2,000 to $8,000 in financial penalties and a permanent license suspension.
As you can see, laws and penalties relating to a DUI charge conviction are strict in Connecticut; therefore, if you have been accused of such offenses, you may want to consider asserting the best criminal defense possible in court. Fortunately, everyone accused of a crime – no matter how serious the alleged crime happens to be -- will be entitled to a criminal defense. Also, no one will be punished for an alleged crime until, and only if, he or she is found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of proper jurisdiction.
Source: cga.ct.gov, "Connecticut Drunk Driving Fines & Penalties" Dec. 18, 2014]]>On Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[Criminal defense against parole violation charges]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=465342022-07-29T07:22:53Z2014-12-11T09:12:33Zparole violations may want to reach out to a criminal defense lawyer for help. Paoletti & Gusmano Attorneys at Law has experienced criminal defense lawyers on staff who will review your charges and the circumstances of your charges in order to best advise you regarding your case, reduce the likelihood and/or severity of punishment and do everything they can to legally protect your rights.]]>On Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[Drunk driving and DUI checkpoints in Connecticut]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=465362022-07-29T07:22:58Z2014-12-04T09:12:37ZDUI checkpoints reduce drunk driving accidents by 20 percent when they are appropriately employed.
That said, just because you were stopped and accused of drunk driving at a DUI safety check does not mean that you were actually guilty of the crime. Indeed, you will remain innocent of the allegations until -- and only if -- you are found guilty of the crime in a proper court of law.
Connecticut drivers who are accused of driving while impaired will have various legal defense options available to them. By consulting with an experienced DUI defense attorney, drivers can get a sense for how serious their charges and the likelihood that a conviction will occur. With this knowledge, one can choose between a guilty plea and plea bargaining arrangements, defending against the charges at trial and other legal strategies.
Source: FindLaw, "DUI Checkpoints" Dec. 02, 2014]]>On Behalf of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law<![CDATA[Driver from out-of-state faces reckless driving and DUI charge]]>https://www.paolettilaw.net/?p=465382022-07-29T07:23:07Z2014-11-28T09:12:41Zreckless driving. He was arrested and booked in jail, but later released after he posted bond of $500. According to police, the man sped by a state trooper who was engaged in a speed enforcement operation along Interstate 395. First, troopers clocked him at 95 mph. However, by the time he passed another trooper near exit 92, he was allegedly travelling at 122 mph.
When accused of a crime -- no matter how small or serious the crime happens to be -- Connecticut residents may be able to benefit from a strategically organized criminal defense. Even if it seems unlikely that the accused person will be able to get his or her charges dropped, or even if it is unlikely that a not-guilty verdict can be achieved, the accused person may be able to better his or her legal situation in other ways. For example, someone with a DUI charge and an assault charge, might be able to plead guilty to the DUI allegation, in order to get the assault charge dropped and thereby obtain a less severe punishment.
Source: middletownpress.com, "Connecticut State Police: Drunk driver clocked at 122 mph" Nov. 24, 2014]]>