On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Sep 12, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When it comes to medical mistakes, there are few as nightmarish as a mistake during surgery. Like most patients, you expect a high standard of care when you enter the surgeon’s office. While you might be afraid of complications, you may not necessarily expect the...
On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Jun 15, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
The doctor-patient relationship is one of the more important ones in society. After all, when an individual is not feeling well, a physician uses his or her talents to develop a treatment plan. While medical malpractice occurs for a variety of reasons, a doctor...
On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Jun 12, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Most people in North Andover likely understand that their healthcare does not come with a satisfaction guarantee. They know that their doctors can make mistakes (just like everyone). However, most still seek treatment expecting that clinicians will be right about...
On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Apr 20, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
It likely will shock you to learn that medical errors rank as the third leading cause of U.S. deaths. Given this frightening statistic, you need to know as much as possible about medical errors so you can take a proactive approach to your own health. ...
On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Mar 10, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
When it comes to medical malpractice, it is difficult to put a monetary value on the pain and suffering someone faces as the result of a medical practitioner’s negligence. Pain and suffering is something that is not only intangible but it is different for every...
On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Feb 25, 2020 | Medical Malpractice
Expecting parents always wish the best for the birth of their baby and their expectations are that the baby will be born healthy and free of injuries. Unfortunately, some births have complications and the baby suffers some type of injury. Some of these are...
On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Dec 12, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Your doctor is your partner in maintaining good health, so it’s important that he or she is attentive to your needs. When doctors provide poor care patients are directly impacted, either by misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, or neglect of a serious medical...
On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Oct 16, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
You already probably know that if someone on your Massachusetts health care team performs his or her professional duties in such a negligent manner as to cause you injury or illness, you can sue that person, plus the organization for which (s)he works, for medical...
On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Oct 14, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
In Massachusetts, doctors and nurses give your baby his or her very first test in the moments after birth. The next one occurs about five minutes later. A third assessment may take place before leaving the delivery room if there are concerns about the baby’s...
On behalf of Connell & Foresta | Sep 9, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
The idea of malpractice reform may make you worry that it will make it more difficult to hold doctors accountable for their mistakes in Massachusetts. However, reform may be what is best for everyone involved in a malpractice situation. When you look at the facts and...
