A doctor’s failure to diagnose a condition can lead to grave consequences for a patient who has a serious condition. Delays in identifying what symptoms may mean are only one thing that can go wrong. Failing to order a test may lead to a misdiagnosis. When we are...
When a baby is injured during child-birth, the story may make local news reports. We have previously discussed brachial plexus injuries and their potential causes. Stories involving these kinds of birth injuries, including those that discuss the issues using one of...
This is Brachial Plexus Awareness week, according to the United Brachial Plexus Network. The brachial plexus is a set of nerves that run from a person’s neck to the fingers. These nerves may be injured in a number of ways. Adults can suffer a brachial plexus...
While the healthcare debate rages on in political circles, most people in Massachusetts still expect that when treated by a doctor, the care provided will meet a professional standard. In the world of medical negligence, this is commonly referred to as the standard of...
Prenatal care and issues during the delivery of a child were at the center of a recent medical malpractice lawsuit on the East Coast. Massachusetts birth injury lawyers are aware that a condition known as Erb's palsy may result from improper care during a difficult...
