Monthly Archives: April 2016

There are likely very few people in Massachusetts whose lives have not been impacted by cancer. Many personally suffer from some form of the disease, while others have family members or friends who have battled or are currently battling it. Unfortunately, there are those whose prognosis is grimmer because of a doctor's failure to diagnose the cancer in a timely manner. According to the American Cancer Society, there are approximately 1.6 million people who receive a cancer diagnosis each year. Unfortunately, some organizations indicate that almost half of the people are not diagnosed until the illness has progressed. Because of…

Parents often carefully consider their child's future. They think of the sports they will play and the college they may attend. The average parent in Massachusetts rarely does not think that a relatively simple visit to the dentist will prevent their child from pursuing any of these goals. Unfortunately, more parents are likely thinking of this after an out-of-state toddler died from what could be a case of dental malpractice arising out of relatively routine dental care. Those connected with the family say that the incident occurred in late March. According to reports, the 14-month old needed a cavity filled. To do so,…