Although it only takes a brief moment for a brain injury to occur, the aftereffects of an injury can last for several years or even longer. In some cases, brain trauma can be permanent and can change a person’s life forever. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Month: February 2016
A look at medication errors in America
A missed diagnosis, an incorrect diagnosis, oxygen deprivation during birth, and an instrument left inside a body are all examples of medical errors. Mistakes that involve prescription medications can also be involved in a medical malpractice claim. Psychology Today...
$1 million settlement in Vermont wrongful death case
In late 2015, Attorneys Jay O'Connor, Buffy Lord, and Chris Dodig teamed up to achieve a $1 million settlement of a wrongful death case on behalf of a family from Middlebury, Vermont. The case arose from a motor vehicle accident involving a large cement truck that...
When a headache might be a sign of something more serious
In many cases, medical symptoms that suddenly show up turn out to be fine after all and either go away on their own or are properly treated. Unfortunately, at Donovan & O'Connor, LLP, we are aware that other symptoms signal a serious condition, and that it is...
D&O is a proud sponsor of MCLA’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day
On January 30, 2016, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ("MCLA") Athletics Department held its 26th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day ("NGWSD") celebration. The popular event drew 35 participants of mixed ages and was exclusively sponsored by...
D&O is a proud sponsor of MCLA’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day
On January 30, 2016, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ("MCLA") Athletics Department held its 26th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day ("NGWSD") celebration. The popular event drew 35 participants of mixed ages and was exclusively sponsored by...
CDC says no drinking for women who are not on birth control
The potential effects of drinking alcohol while pregnant are well known, but some expectant mothers in Massachusetts may not fully realize the dangers or may have received a false negative about a pregnancy from a doctor, and as a result they may drink during a...