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Massive stroke results in medical malpractice claim

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday April 21, 2015

Checking someone's blood pressure is typically a common occurrence in a Massachusetts doctor's office. While many people know little about the numbers a nurse might read off, the results of such a check can mean the difference between life and death for some. One out-of-state man recently argued that his doctor's choice to send him home after a significantly high blood pressure reading was medical malpractice. The jury in the case agreed. The patient, who reportedly had a history of high blood pressure, visited his doctor in May 2010. Prior to his appointment, the man had reportedly written a note, with…

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Millions awarded in medical malpractice suit against VA

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday April 15, 2015

When people in Massachusetts experience serious medical issues, they expect that their medical care providers will provide adequate care in order to treat their current condition and attempt to prevent a similar incident from happening in the future. Failure to meet an acceptable standard of care could result in serious consequences for a patient. One federal judge recently ruled that medical malpractice on the part of an out-of-state Veterans Administration Medical Center caused irreparable harm to a patient. The 60-year-old patient reported to the VA in Oct. 2010. He had reportedly been suffering from a severe headache, among other symptoms. Tests revealed…

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Medical malpractice lawsuit follows amputation

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday March 31, 2015

When people in Massachusetts are admitted to a medical care facility, they typically have certain expectations regarding the quality of care they will receive. In most cases, doctors, nurses and other staff provide wonderful care and work to ensure the safety and well-being of their patients. Unfortunately, there could be serious consequences if negligence occurs. For example, one man and his wife are suing an out-of-state rehabilitation facility, claiming medical malpractice led to an amputation. The man was reportedly a patient at Lakeland Partners LLC in early Jan. 2015. According to court papers, the facility contacted his wife, informing her that her…

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Hospital malpractice led to child’s death, suit says

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday March 25, 2015

There is nothing more anxiety-producing for a parent in Massachusetts than an ill child. Those with no medical background are often left hoping that medical care providers take appropriate measures to adequately diagnose and treat their child. Unfortunately, hospital malpractice can result in an overlooked diagnosis, leading to the severe injury or death of a patient. One woman claims that such negligence led to the death of a young out-of-state boy. According to papers filed with the court, the child was taken to the hospital in Sept. 2014. At the time, he was experiencing stomach pain, vomiting and nausea. Although the suit…

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Parents claim son’s cerebral palsy caused by medical malpractice

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday March 17, 2015

While advances in medical technology have made labor and delivery less risky than 100 years ago, there are still risks involved. Indeed, no one's birth story is the same. At the very minimum, however, expectant parents in Massachusetts deserve an attentive physician who is focused on their experience, rather than a personal matter. A mother and father from out-of-state claim that their doctor's concern over the fate of his disabled vehicle left their son at risk. They are now fighting to prove their medical malpractice claims in court. According reports, the mother arrived at the hospital just after midnight one day in…

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Birth injuries could lead to medical malpractice claims

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday March 12, 2015

For most soon-to-be parents in Massachusetts, the months leading up to the birth of their new baby is a time filled with joy and anticipation. Most will leave the hospital with their new, healthy bundle of joy soon after delivery. Unfortunately, some parents experience a more difficult time when their child becomes a victim of a birth injury. In a case where a child is injured due to the negligence of a doctor or other medical care provider, a medical malpractice case may be appropriate. Some statistics show that approximately five out of every 1,000 births involve a birth injury. This type…

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Medical malpractice suit follows woman’s death from pneumonia

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday March 11, 2015

Many people who arrive at a hospital in Massachusetts are experiencing a serious medical condition requiring intervention. Unfortunately, there could be devastating consequences if appropriate care is not provided at that time. One out-of-state woman recently filed a lawsuit against two doctors and a hospital, claiming their negligence in treating the woman whose estate she is administering constituted medical malpractice and led to her death. According to court papers, the woman sought treatment at the hospital named in the suit in Dec. 2012. It is alleged that the doctors released her. That decision, court papers claim, ultimately led to the woman's death…

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Woman claims failure to diagnose caused daughter’s death

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday March 3, 2015

Over the course of the last decade, many urgent care centers have opened in Massachusetts and across the country. The facilities claim to treat ailments such as ear infections and colds and do not require an appointment. While such a convenience appeals to many, one out-of-state woman claims that an urgent care center's failure to diagnose her daughter ultimately led to the girl's death. She has recently filed a medical malpractice claim against the facility. Court papers indicate that the woman originally brought her daughter to the facility in Jan. 2012. The young girl was reportedly suffering from vomiting and nausea. She…

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Failure to diagnose ectopic pregnancy may have led to coma

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday February 24, 2015

Because there are so many babies safely born every day in Massachusetts, it may be easy to overlook the potential dangers that a pregnant woman may face. Even a typical pregnancy places an enormous strain on a woman's body. In some cases, an atypical pregnancy can prove fatal. One out-of-state family is now arguing that doctor's failure to diagnose a woman's ectopic pregnancy left her in a coma. Family members of the 36-year-old woman say she was approximately 12 weeks pregnant when she began experiencing extreme abdominal pain. Doctors at an emergency room conducted an ultrasound but reported that her baby was…

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Jury awards millions in medical malpractice lawsuit

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Tuesday January 20, 2015

While pregnant women in Massachusetts happily anticipate the moment they will meet the new addition to their family, many people overlook the potential outcomes of a pregnancy. In addition to the regular effects of a pregnancy, some pregnant women suffer complications that may place their own life, as well as the life of their unborn babies, at risk. In a recent medical malpractice lawsuit, one woman and her husband claim that the woman suffered a stroke after a doctor advised her not to go to a hospital. According to court papers, the woman was 26 weeks pregnant when she began experiencing a…

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