Many women in Massachusetts and around the world fantasize about their wedding day. Once a couple decides to get married, multiple preparations typically begin. Many women exercise, get skin treatments, tans, hairstyles and make-up as part of their personal...
Brain injuries increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
The brain is arguably one of the most important organs in the human body. When it is damaged or injured, it can have temporary and permanent impacts on the daily lives of anyone injured. Brain injuries can occur as a result of war, sports, accidents or lack of...
Lawsuit: Surgeon leaves OR early and patient suffers brain injury
During surgical procedures in Massachusetts or anywhere else, unexpected events can and do occasionally happen. This is only one reason among many why it's so important to have highly trained and experienced surgeons present. They can react if a serious issue arises,...
Girl with brain injury awarded $17M in medical malpractice case
Massachusetts residents entrust their well-being to physicians every day, relying on doctors' education and judgment to keep them healthy. Tragically, sometimes this trust is misplaced and the patient is left to pay a heavy price. In another state, a recent medical...
Negligence suit filed after student-athlete’s brain injury
Parents of student-athletes living in Massachusetts often worry about their children getting injured. Individuals who play full contact sports like football have to be especially careful because they run a higher risk of sustaining a head or brain injury. ...
Lawsuit alleges brain injury result of medical negligence
Medical malpractice occurs when a health care provider fails to meet a certain standard of care, resulting in injury or death to the patient. In other words, when a physician's mistakes or oversight cause serious harm or even death to a patient, that physician may be...
Brain lesions and delayed trauma
After a head trauma, a person in Massachusetts may develop a mass lesion in the brain. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, these brain injuries create pressure inside the skull. Most often, traumatic brain injuries are associated with...
The effects of brain injuries
When you or someone you love suffers a brain injury, it can be a scary experience. At Donovan, O’Connor & Dodig, LLP, we understand that knowing more about the situation and learning what to expect after the injury can help to put you at ease. This type of...
Chronic subdural hematoma: Slow, subtle and dangerous
A head injury generally requires a trip to the nearest Massachusetts doctor. However, the chronic subdural hematoma can be tricky to identify because it may not result from standard head trauma and can take a significant amount of time to cause worrying...
Recovering from brain injuries: A slow and expensive process
Slow recovery and damage to cognitive and physical function are hallmarks of a traumatic brain injury. Massachusetts patients recovering from TBIs also may face additional stress because of the medical expenses incurred as a result of the injury as well as a loss of...