The notes entered on medical records by physicians and other clinicians offer insights into their opinion about patients' behavior and the validity of their complaints. In Massachusetts and elsewhere, the attitudes of healthcare professionals can impact the quality...
Traumatic injuries can occur in almost any motorcycle accident in Massachusetts because there is very little protection for the rider. The most minor of these accidents often cause lost workdays while the most serious ones can require long-term care. Road rash When a...
The brain is one of the most protected organs in the human body. Even so, you can still injure yours through a traumatic brain injury (or TBI) in Massachusetts. There may be ways to recover fully from the damage caused, but there are circumstances where it can lead to...
When you think of medical malpractice, you often imagine cases where a doctor makes a mistake that leads to harm to the patient. However, it can take other forms beyond medical errors, including issues related to bedside manner. Bedside manner refers to a doctor's...
Car accidents can cause a wide range of injuries, and some of the most painful are fractures and broken bones. Let's examine some of the most common fractures and broken bones that Massachusetts motorists suffer in collisions. Arm and wrist fractures Fractures of the...
Many of the luxury cars and SUVs purchased in Massachusetts and around the country feature panoramic sunroofs. These laminated glass panels create a more pleasant environment for vehicle occupants, but do they compromise safety? Logic would suggest that they do. After...
Driving in Massachusetts can be hazardous, especially highway driving. And one of the largest risk factors you may not know much about is tires and wheels falling off of 18-wheeler trucks. Wheels falling off trucks lead to numerous devastating motor vehicle accidents...
Every year, numerous motor vehicle accidents in Massachusetts are caused by drivers who make the reckless decision to get behind the wheel after drinking. While driving drunk is never a good idea, some car models are associated with more DUIs than others. The...
Some hospitals in Massachusetts try to save money wherever they can, and sometimes, that seems to be at patients' expense. One common example of this is the practice of not hiring as many doctors for their ERs and instead outsourcing them. When a private equity firm...
When sick, you rely on medical professionals in Massachusetts to find out what's wrong with you and prescribe the necessary treatment. Unfortunately, as a recent study has shown, misdiagnoses are far too common in U.S. emergency rooms. Prevalence of medical...
