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Failure to diagnose toddler’s illness led to her death

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday June 4, 2015

Parents in Massachusetts who are watching their children suffer as a result of an illness often feel helpless and powerless. As a result, they put their faith and trust in the abilities of medical care providers. Unfortunately, sometimes such providers fail to adequately care for a sick patient. The parents of a deceased two-year-old in another state claim that her doctor's failure to diagnose her illness ultimately led to her death. The parents of the two-year-old claim that they took her to the hospital as a result of stomach issues. Unfortunately, they claim that doctors failed to diagnose her ruptured…

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Criminal charges could lead to medical malpractice case

On behalf of posted in Medical Malpractice on Thursday May 28, 2015

For many people in Massachusetts, there is no greater stress than having to leave the care of a loved one in the hands of a stranger. Their only hope is that those tasked with providing care are well-trained professionals who will ensure that their loved one is well cared for. Unfortunately, some out-of-state officials claim that the actions of some nurses regarding a mentally and physically disabled woman resulted in the loss of the patient's hand. While criminal charges have been filed, a medical malpractice suit may also be appropriate. Reports indicate that the woman in the case had a broken finger. Nurses…

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Massachusetts car accidents: Fatal crash under investigation

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday May 20, 2015

In driver's education courses, instructors emphasize the importance of being a defensive driver. Unfortunately, there are some car accidents that drivers are simply unable to avoid. Police in Massachusetts are currently investigating a fatal accident that involved three cars. The accident happened in May. Police reports indicate that a car driven by a 31-year-old woman slammed into the back of a sedan driven by a 38-year-old woman. The force of the collision pushed the second car into oncoming traffic, where it stuck a car driven by a 56-year-old man head on. The male driver and older female driver had to be extricated…

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Teen driver accidents: 3 teens hospitalized after accident

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Sunday May 10, 2015

Teenagers have relatively little experience driving on Massachusetts roadways. As a result, there are many precautions taken in order to help prevent teen driver accidents. For example, state law prohibits junior operators from having other minors in the car with them unless there is an adult over the age of 21 present in the vehicle. Despite this law, police claim that a teenage driver had two other teenagers with him when a fiery crash occurred that sent three people to the hospital. The accident happened at approximately 10:30 p.m. one night in early May. Witnesses claim that the car was…

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Massachusetts police investigate fatal car accident

On behalf of posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Tuesday May 5, 2015

When people get together with their friends, it could lead them to engage in behavior that is out of the ordinary for them. Unfortunately, even if a person feels like their behavior is basically harmless, such behavior could have serious consequences when it involves a motor vehicle. For example, police in Massachusetts are now investigating a fatal car accident that killed two people and injured several others. Police say that they initially noticed a vehicle containing five passengers in the early morning hours of a day in late-April. According to reports, the car was in a residential area when the driver began…

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Massachusetts car accidents: 4 injured, drag racing suspected

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Wednesday April 22, 2015

People often make imprudent choices in their lives for a variety of different reasons, with a variety of different outcomes. These decisions could, unfortunately, harm many people. For example, people who choose to engage in street racing could potentially cause harm to themselves as well as other users of the roadways if their actions result in car accidents. Police in Massachusetts believe that three people were recently sent to the hospital as a result of street racing. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. one night in mid-April. An ambulance returning from a call reportedly called in a report of two…

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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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