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What Is an Offer of Proof in a Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Claim?

Published in Medical Malpractice on April 21, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutesBeing injured due to medical malpractice is not only physically damaging, but it can also lead to emotional trauma for victims who trusted the medical professionals to properly care for them. Filing a medical malpractice claim is an essential but complex process to ensure you are able to get justice for your losses. For this…

Understanding the Discovery Rule for Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Claims

Published in Medical Malpractice on April 20, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn Massachusetts, the “discovery rule” plays a pivotal role in medical malpractice claims, allowing patients to file lawsuits based on when they discovered, or should have reasonably discovered, the harm caused by a healthcare provider’s negligence. This rule allows a window for medical malpractice victims to file a claim for compensation, even if they discovered…

Medical Malpractice Case Misconceptions: 3 Facts You Need to Know

Published in Medical Malpractice on April 18, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutesNavigating the complexities of medical malpractice cases can be daunting for victims seeking justice. Misunderstandings about these cases can significantly affect the outcomes for individuals adversely affected by medical negligence. At Sweeney Merrigan Personal Injury Lawyers, we’re committed to educating our clients about the realities of medical malpractice litigation. Boasting over 45 years of collective…

What Is a Never Event?

Published in Medical Malpractice on March 24, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn its simplest form, a never event is a medical malpractice error that should never occur under the care of a trusted medical professional. Originating from the healthcare sector, this term describes egregious errors such as wrong-site surgery or leaving an instrument inside a patient’s body. When you have been affected by one of the…

Understanding Misdiagnosis vs. Missed Diagnosis

Published in Medical Malpractice on March 20, 2024

Reading Time: 3 minutesNavigating the complexities of healthcare can sometimes lead to challenging situations, particularly when it involves errors in the diagnosis of patients. Misdiagnosis, where a patient is incorrectly identified as having a particular condition, and missed diagnosis, where a condition goes undiagnosed entirely, are both serious and damaging scenarios. Either scenario can significantly impact a patient’s…

Negligent Referral: What You Need to Know

Published in Medical Malpractice on October 10, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you see a medical professional while needing specialized care, your doctor may refer you to someone who can better handle your care. These specialists that you may be referred to have the education, training, and experience to deal with specific health concerns and can provide the best level of care. However, some doctors dismiss…

Can You Sue the Hospital for Patient Abuse?

Published in Medical Malpractice on September 1, 2023

Reading Time: 2 minutesPatient abuse can take many forms, ranging from physical negligence to emotional harm, medical malpractice, and even patient rights violations. Unfortunately, elderly patients are the most vulnerable to these injustices. While most healthcare professionals are dedicated to their patients’ well-being, abuse occurs all too often. If you or someone you love was injured at the…

Can a Doctor Lose Their License When Sued for Negligence?

Published in Medical Malpractice on February 15, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesSuffering a severe injury due to medical malpractice is often extremely upsetting. After all, patients put immense trust in the doctors who are meant to care for them in their time of need, and it can be highly traumatic when that trust is broken. When you decide to sue a doctor by filing a medical…

Who May Be Held Liable if You Are Given the Incorrect Shot?

Published in Medical Malpractice on February 10, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesNo one likes getting a shot at the doctor’s office. Whether you are there for a vaccination or to receive medication through an injection, you put your trust in the medical professionals caring for you to give you the correct shot. If you have suffered as a result of being given an incorrect injection, you…

How Can a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Help After a Cancer Misdiagnosis?

Published in Medical Malpractice on February 5, 2023

Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, nearly every family in the United States has been affected by cancer in some way. When a person is told they have cancer, life as they know it may be altered in the blink of an eye. Because this disease is so serious, patients put all their trust in the doctors, nurses, and other…

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