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...
Medical Malpractice
Information about birth injuries
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...
When should I look for a new doctor?
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 issue....
What must you prove for 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...
APGAR is your newborn’s first test
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...
Could malpractice reform benefit you as a patient?
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...