Product liability law protects people who are harmed by dangerous or defective products. Generally, manufacturers have a responsibility not to harm the public with their products. However, in Massachusetts product liability law is more difficult for plaintiffs than it is in other states and manufacturers have effective defenses available to them in Massachusetts that would… Read More
How to Protect Yourself from Emergency Room Mistakes
Few people plan ahead of time to go to a hospital emergency room. Once there, fewer still enjoy being there. Nonetheless, if you prepare now and have the presence of mind to act at the time you find yourself in need of emergency medical attention, there are some ways you can reduce the risk of… Read More
Lacrosse Injury (Perilymph Fistula) – Dangers of Concussion
When we seek the advice of a medical professional, we do so to find answers. Parents need to know whether their child’s cold needs to be treated or simply requires rest. Patients care whether their injured joints are broken or simply overused and strained. Everyone benefits from the knowledge that an illness is not contagious… Read More
Medical Test Botched – Results May Vary
A routine trip to a doctor for any number of complaints often leads to some form of a medical test. The results of these medical tests often guide the doctor in creating a treatment plan. Whether you are having blood drawn, undergoing a pregnancy test, or verifying a genetic disorder, accurate test results are critical… Read More
Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Gets a Makeover
In Massachusetts, as in many other states, medical malpractice suits follow the doctrine of respondeat superior. This doctrine holds that employers are responsible for the wrongful acts of their employees while their employees are doing the employers’ bidding. Basically, an employer cannot escape liability for a wrongful act caused by one of their employees, as… Read More
Changing Malpractice in Massachusetts
Every doctor in the State of Massachusetts owes a duty to their patient to treat them in a professionally responsible manner within a range of medically accepted techniques. This is sometimes referred to as the “standard of care.” When a medical provider acts outside of the standard of care and that act results in injury… Read More
VA Hospital Sued for Negligence Over Delay in Treatment
Most major news outlets have been covering the ever-unfolding story of veterans who received substandard care – or, in some cases, no care at all – from Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals. While government investigations into these allegations are ongoing and the President has promised accountability once those investigations are complete, some families are attempting to… Read More
Diabetes on the Rise in America
Increase in Diabetes Rate A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that diabetes mellitus now affects approximately 29 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population. This is an increase of about 12% from numbers released in 2010. This dramatic increase was driven by increasing obesity rates, an aging population, and… Read More
Survey Reveals Not All Women Aware of Heart Disease Dangers
As a person who suffers from heart disease myself, I am particularly aware of the danger heart disease poses to people’s health. However, I was curious to see if other individuals were aware of the dangers of heart disease as well. With any number of organizations raising awareness about cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and… Read More
“Misdiagnosis” Most Common Malpractice Claim in Massachusetts
According to a 2013 study printed in the Journal of the American Medical Association, misdiagnosis was the most common reason patients filed a medical malpractice suit against a primary care physician in Massachusetts. “Misdiagnosis” included claims that the physician rushed through an exam and did not properly read the results, failed to make a referral to an… Read More