On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | May 30, 2018 | Brain Injuries
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...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Apr 26, 2018 | Brain Injuries
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...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Jan 14, 2018 | Brain Injuries
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...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Nov 7, 2017 | Brain Injuries
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...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Oct 10, 2017 | Brain Injuries
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. ...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Aug 29, 2017 | Brain Injuries
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...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Jul 12, 2017 | Brain Injuries
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...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Jun 21, 2017 | 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...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | May 22, 2017 | Brain Injuries
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...
On behalf of Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP | Apr 10, 2017 | Brain Injuries
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...
