The failure to accurately diagnose a serious medical condition might be one of the most frightening and devastating situations for Massachusetts residents. At Donovan & O'Connor, LLP, we understand the implications of a wrong or delayed diagnosis, as well as other...
Month: November 2015
Mother injured as a result of obstetrical violence
There is a term that has been getting attention lately in the medical and legal fields, although for most residents of Massachusetts and elsewhere, it's still an unfamiliar term. "Obstetrical violence" is what some use to describe incidents of bullying or...
Unwanted pregnancies prompt lawsuit against pill manufacturer
Many pregnancy-related medical errors negatively affect the unborn child or the mother during pregnancy or delivery. However, mistakes regarding women’s health and pregnancy can also occur when a pregnancy isn’t planned. In a recent case, a lawsuit involving 113 women...
How can umbilical cord mishaps increase risk of infant harm?
Like most expectant parents in Massachusetts, you are probably just as anxious as you are about the impending birth of your baby as you are excited. What if something goes wrong? Fortunately, many of today’s tests can detect an abnormality before the baby is...