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...
Medication errors are one of the most common types of negligent actions among medical professionals in Massachusetts. Keeping track of the more than 6,800 prescription and over-the-counter drugs along with myriad available supplements often leads to adverse reactions,...
A few common medical diagnostic mistakes can lead to medical malpractice claims when patients suffer while in the care of health care professionals. The most common misdiagnoses in Massachusetts and the rest of the United States relate to congestive heart failure,...
Massachusetts patients often complain about the lack of sleep they get while staying in a hospital. Being awakened for vital sign checks, by noises from medical machines, and being in a strange environment may all contribute to a lack of rest. The lack of sleep may do...
Surgery can be a little scary at times, but it’s even scarier when you think of the chances that something could go horribly wrong. Surgical mistakes are a very real problem in Massachusetts and around the country. At times, practitioners can accidentally leave...
Each year, many people undergo surgery in Massachusetts. A surgical procedure may be necessary to save a life, or it might be an entirely elective cosmetic option. Whatever the reason, the patients who agree to surgery do so with a reasonable expectation that the...
Some troubling and frightening facts emerge from statistics about semi-trucks. Although tractor-trailers represent a small fraction of vehicles on the road, they account for roughly 10% of fatal crashes. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives in...
Donovan O’Connor & Dodig, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of three new attorneys: Jennifer M. Breen; Kyle G. Christensen; and Mark Leonhard. Attorney Breen comes to the firm after 13 years as a successful solo practitioner. She earned a B.A. in Political...
