When someone who is ill goes to a physician, there is an expectation that the doctor will be able to help him or her get better. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Humans make mistakes, and when doctors do so, results can be tragic. A Massachusetts resident...
Month: October 2013
Misdiagnosis cause of 72 percent of Mass. malpractice suits
Students are required to attend years of school and a residency in order to become medical doctors in Springfield, Massachusetts. This is in order to ensure that the doctor is properly educated and trained so that he or she can competently care for his or her...
Brain injury victim petitions charity fund for relief
In certain situations, when a person suffers a traumatic brain injury, it may not be apparent until days after the incident. Because this can be an issue when trying to establish fault for the injury, those who may have sustained one in Springfield, Massachusetts...
Medical mistakes cost thousands of patients their lives each year
When you go to the hospital for treatment in Springfield, Massachusetts, you probably do not even think about the possibility of your doctor making a mistake that could cost you your life. After all, these type of accidents are rare, right? A new study that was...
Mother sues after doctor’s negligence resulted in birth injury
When a mother goes into labor in Springfield, Massachusetts, she depends on her doctor to monitor her progress and do everything in his or her power to ensure that she and the baby are kept safe. When negligence occurs during labor and delivery, the consequences can...
Attorney J. Norman O Connor Prevails at the Vermont Supreme Court
Attorney J. Norman O Connor Prevails at the Vermont Supreme CourtA majority of the Vermont Supreme Court agreed with the arguments of Attorney J. O'Connor and held that while the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Impairment (5th Edition) ("AMA...