Massachusetts residents always want to be treated with respect when they see their doctors. Unfortunately, not all doctors have the best bedside manner; some are rude and even dismissive. This is when that attitude crosses the line into medical malpractice. Bad...
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The scale of birth injuries and their classifications
While many babies in North Adams, Massachusetts, suffer minor injuries that heal soon after, some are more severe. Certain critical instances will recover with timely and appropriate medical care. However, others might result in permanent impairments. This might...
3 common kinds of birth injuries
Birth injuries, while relatively rare, can result in profound impacts on a newborn's life. They can also cause trauma for parents and other close family members. These injuries can range from mild to severe, with some leading to long-term disabilities. The occurrence...
Car crashes caused by speeding
Winters in Massachusetts create hazardous road conditions that lead to accidents. However, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that the highest rates of fatal crashes that involve speeding occur over the summer, especially the...
Injuries from truck collisions
All motor vehicle accidents involve a risk of injury. However, the injury risks associated with a truck collision could be among the worst. Trucks are massively heavy vehicles that could inflict severe damage. Accident victims may sue in a Massachusetts Civil Court....
Types of car crashes and their impact
In Massachusetts, car accidents cause many non-fatal and fatal injuries on the road. These traffic accidents affect millions of people each year and take place in a variety of scenarios. The following are the most common accident types and their potential causes....
Truck and oversized vehicle crashes are different
Motor vehicle collisions encompass many different vehicles, and their impact is not always the same. Minor accidents may involve little more than property damage. However, catastrophic crashes on Massachusetts roads might result in fatalities. While a small vehicle...
ALS is misdiagnosed 40% of the time
Thousands of people in Massachusetts and around the country are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis each year, but many of these diagnoses are made months after the onset of symptoms. About 40% of the people who develop ALS each year are initially diagnosed...
Worrying rise in accident deaths blamed on reckless drivers
The overwhelming majority of car accidents in Massachusetts are caused by some sort of human error. Mechanical failures, poor road surfaces or extreme weather conditions can cause accidents, but most crashes take place because drivers engage in reckless behavior like...
Malpractice claims against nurse practitioners are increasing
The medical care industry in Massachusetts is booming and shows no signs of stopping. But there may be a dark side to our country's increasing need for health care. Malpractice claims against nurse practitioners are on the rise. Most commonly, medical malpractice...