Contracting Lyme disease and trying to obtain a correct diagnosis is often difficult. The disease shares symptoms that are common with flus and fevers. In Massachusetts, flu-like symptoms could lead to a medical misdiagnosis and incorrect treatments. Mistaking common...
In Massachusetts, medical malpractice refers to professional negligence by act or omission by a health care provider. To be considered malpractice, the treatment provided must fall below the accepted standard of practice in the medical community and causes injury or...
Public safety campaigns raised a great deal of awareness about the dangers of drunk driving over the past several decades. Yet, untold scores of people get behind the wheel while intoxicated. Some may battle substance abuse problems that lead them to believe they'll...
During a health crisis, hospitals rank their patients by most to least serious. So patients who have underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, might be neglected in favor of people with immediate medical emergencies. Over time, diabetes patients develop serious...
Massachusetts residents expect expert care from their doctors. Unfortunately, medical malpractice still occurs. In a lawsuit, certain factors must be proven. What is medical malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other medical professional makes a...
Massachusetts defines serious injury as loss of a limb or bodily organ, loss of bodily function, permanent disfigurement or an injury that had a substantial risk of death. Assault and battery that cause a serious injury is a felony in Massachusetts. Penalties for this...
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can be a life-altering experience in Massachusetts. If you have been in a car crash and are suffering from the effects of a brain injury, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Here are the steps you should take. Seek...
Medical malpractice and medical negligence are two terms that are often confused. Many people in Massachusetts use these labels interchangeably, but they actually mean different things. Learning about the difference between medical malpractice and medical negligence...
When you need medical attention in Massachusetts, you expect that the doctor and nurses understand what they're doing when it comes to your treatment. However, things can happen that result in you filing a malpractice claim. Failing to make a diagnosis After tests are...
Many Massachusetts residents enjoy riding motorcycles, but accidents can happen that result in injuries. The following are the most common motorcycle accident injuries. Traumatic brain injury Motorcycle accidents can throw the rider and cause them to hit their head,...
