The human body is amazing, but certain parts of it are quite fragile. One of the more serious types of injuries involves the spinal column. Each year, about 17,000 people will deal with the aftermath of a spinal column injury. If you're living with an injured spine in...
Medical malpractice covers a wide range of mistakes made by health care professionals in Massachusetts or another state. It means a professional has fallen below a standard of care, causing harm to patients. An example of medical malpractice includes anesthesia errors...
In a shocking new study, researchers discovered more than 20 percent of all cancer patients in Massachusetts and around the country are misdiagnosed and don't have the disease at all. What is worse is that these incorrectly diagnosed patients will likely receive harsh...
Getting diagnosed with cancer can be a very scary thing. Nevertheless, it is always better to identify cancer while it is in its early stages so that you have a better chance of survival. When it comes to bladder cancer, here are some early warning signs that a doctor...
Over the past year, the use of telemedicine increased dramatically. This has been the case in Massachusetts and in the country, in general. Unfortunately, there are certain risks associated with telemedicine, including medical malpractice. If your medical provider...
A vehicle accident in North Adams, Massachusetts may cause several types of injuries which the driver notices, such as lacerations and broken bones. However, some injuries do not show immediately, so drivers think they aren't injured. Traumatic brain injury is among...
When a person dies in Massachusetts due to the deliberate behavior, recklessness or negligence of somebody else, their surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit. This type of lawsuit is a civil court action that allows a person to collect monetary...
Most Massachusetts motorists are aware that they should not use their phones while they drive. However, some believe that hands-free phones are fine. Unfortunately, research has demonstrated that using hands-free phones while driving is also distracting and increases...
Sore throats, raspy voices and dry coughs are all considered minor ailments. Most people tend to brush them away or take antibiotics. You rarely make a trip to the ER in Massachusetts because of a raspy voice or a sore throat. But what happens when these are signs and...
Because different skin conditions can look similar, dermatologists sometimes misdiagnose them. Another factor affecting diagnosis of skin conditions is you could have more than one. Having multiple skin health issues makes it more challenging for Massachusetts...
