You likely already know by now how serious it can be if your personal financial information were mixed up with someone else’s, either intentionally or accidentally. You could end up with a nightmare trying to sort out the resulting tax and credit problems and...
Month: January 2016
$1.8 million settlement in failure to diagnose hydrocephalus case
In late 2015, Attorney Chris S. Dodig settled a medical malpractice claim for $1.8 million on behalf of a single mother and her young child from Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The case centered around allegations that a pediatric office failed to diagnose...
Gastric bypass patients may suffer unexpected complications
Many people in Massachusetts and elsewhere who are hoping to get their weight under control opt for gastric bypass surgery. Surgery, in fact, may be an effective and lifesaving option for those with severe obesity. However, this type of surgery may also come with...
Should you go to a Botox party?
You might have heard about Botox parties from your friends, co-workers or an invitation in the mail. If you think that a get-together to rejuvenate your features sounds like fun, you’re not alone – many people in Massachusetts and elsewhere have attended...
Studies suggest tattoos may make it difficult to spot skin cancer
At the law office of Donovan & O'Connor, LLP, we know that cancer can sometimes be a difficult illness to diagnose. Skin cancer is no exception, although clues are often apparent on the skin, such as discolorations, lesions or abnormal moles. What if you have...
Are there any risks associated with wisdom teeth extraction?
You or your child might soon be preparing to have wisdom teeth removed – a procedure that is overwhelmingly common in the United States, including in Massachusetts. You will likely not have any post-operative symptoms much worse than some pain and swelling for a...