If you're a regular reader of this blog then you know that medical malpractice claims can be complex and challenging to win. This is partly because the evidentiary issues that can arise are significant. When they are improperly handled, plaintiffs can be left hung out...
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Birth injuries: what is brachial plexus palsy?
Those Massachusetts residents who have been present for the birth of their child know that the process can be nerve-wracking. The birthing process doesn't always go as planned and medical professionals may need to intervene in ways that are unexpected. As we have...
Hearsay can help or hurt one’s medical malpractice case
Massachusetts residents who have been harmed by a negligent doctor or nurse may find themselves struggling to get by. In addition to their physical and emotional pain and suffering, these innocent victims are often left without the compensation they need to pay their...
Did your medication make you sick?
Have you been a victim of an error made by a pharmacist? The consequences may not only be costly but also life threatening. Some would suggest you could avoid such mistakes if you frequent only one pharmacy and build a relationship with the pharmacist who will become...
Unauthorized treatment may give rise to medical malpractice claim
Many Massachusetts residents take comfort in the fact that their doctors are educated, experienced and perhaps even well-known in their field. That level of comfort can increase over years of adequate care, and personal relationships can even form. Yet, no matter how...
Massachusetts firm imposing medical malpractice liability
A few weeks ago on the blog we discussed the diagnosis of brain tumors and how a failure to diagnose them can result in tragic consequences. Although a missed brain tumor can result in a worsened medical condition or even death, the same can hold true of any...
When the doctor you trusted to treat you made things worse
If you've needed surgery lately, you may have spent weeks or months researching all available surgeons in the area before choosing a doctor and undergoing surgery. Like most patients, you probably had high hopes that your doctors would do everything possible to...
Medical malpractice: How is a brain tumor diagnosed?
Our bodies speak to us, so it can be frightening when we suddenly feel extremely ill. In some instances, a severe headache or nausea is merely part of having some sort of virus, like the flu. In other cases, though, the diagnosis can be much more serious. The only way...
Are you a victim of compounding pharmacy errors?
One of the great advances of modern medicine is the ability to access personalized medications, formulated and packaged specifically for you an your needs. The possibilities inherent in this type of individualized treatment can be life-giving for thousands of patients...
Blood tests may help detect cancer early
Cancer is a word that no one in Massachusetts likes to think about. Tragically, though, it is a very real illness that millions of Americans and their families must face. The good news is that with advances in medical technologies, procedures, and medications, cancer...