Monthly Archives: January 2016

Many patients in Massachusetts who enter the emergency room are confused and scared about their unexplained condition. They place their faith in doctors and other medical care personnel to accurately diagnose and treat their ailments without causing further harm. However, medical malpractice can seriously complicate a person's condition. One out-of-state woman who suffered brain damage recently settled her claims against a hospital and several doctors who treated her. Already suffering from confusion and progressively worsening, the woman was taken to the Northwest Community Hospital in May 2011. Testing reportedly revealed that she was suffering from low sodium levels. One of the defendants…

There are a variety of different reactions a grieving person can experience when they learn of the death of a loved one. However, many in Massachusetts want answers. In order to achieve some sense of closure, loved ones often need to understand the cause of their loss, especially if they suspect that it may stem from medical malpractice. In such cases, requesting an autopsy can be helpful. An autopsy is the study of a deceased person conducted to determine the cause of death. As part of the study, the deceased person's organs, tissues and toxicology are examined. The person conducting the…

Being a patient at a hospital is often a nerve-wracking experience for patients and their families. In addition to concerns over their condition, some people have very real concerns about medical malpractice as a result of hospital negligence. Hospitals in Massachusetts and across the country are tasked with ensuring the well-being of their patients; failure to do so could result in serious harm. Negligence can appear in a variety of different ways, many related to hospital personnel. For example, hospitals must ensure that a potential employee -- including a nurse, doctor or other medical care professional -- is properly vetted. They are expected…