Medical Malpractice Attorney

Our Medical Malpractice Law Firm Is Committed to You

Every day, doctors are devoted to "do no harm" and work to achieve it. But they're also grappling with grueling programs, staffing issues, and demands from companies. This doesn't bode well for safety, nor the fact that several suppliers are reckless or careless. Coleman & MacDonald Law Office recognizes how traumatizing it is to suffer because of a doctor's neglect. We understand these cases are complicated, differing from personal injury cases concerning the evidence burden.

A tribunal rigorously vets these cases before they make it into the trial period. Many defendants will put copious funds into battling those claims — to deny plaintiffs their actual settlement and avert a public stain on their record. Family members and patients should employ a lawyer with the tools and expertise to fight back. There's no room for mistakes as there's so much to conquer early on in such scenarios. That's why you pay us nothing until a recovery is made on your behalf.

What Does Medical Malpractice Mean In Massachusetts?

The truth is that when people become ill or sick, it is not always the fault of a healthcare provider. However, those affected have a right to pursue compensation when a physician, nurse, paramedic, emergency medical practitioner, or other medical practitioner fails to offer quality care.

The "acceptable quality of care" standard must be established early. The standard of care is known to be the generally accepted practice employed by other caregivers in the same geographic region as patients suffering identical or similar conditions. To establish a violation of this standard, your attorney might need to rely upon expert medical witnesses, who should have extensive knowledge in the same medicine, the same degree of experience, and the same area as the suspect.

Medical specialists are needed to testify that patient's injuries were caused by the quality of care violation and attest to the extent of the damages. Some of the malpractice claims our injury attorneys pursue include pain and suffering, lost wages, humiliation, loss of consortium, and general damages. However, reimbursement for medical expenditures can be difficult to claim. Along with the rigorous "standard of care" evidence burden held by plaintiffs, Massachusetts legislation has various stipulations for if and how medical malpractice cases should be submitted and what degree of reimbursement is available.

The first issue to be aware of is the statute of limitations. This window starts accruing at the date of harm and there are several exceptions. The act does not accrue until the plaintiff becomes aware of the injury or prosecution if the malpractice wasn't known or knowable. And in no instance — except for kept foreign objects during operation (i.e., sponges, surgical tools) may be brought after seven decades. Assuming that situation meets these standards, it must be vetted. If the suspect isn't a physician, the doctor's position concerning the tribunal is to be substituted by a representative of the suspect's area.

At this hearing, following a response to the documents from the plaintiff's complaint, the tribunal will weigh the prosecution's evidence. This might consist of medical and hospital records, nurses' notes, x-rays, and other documents in addition to expert witness testimony. The tribunal will determine whether the evidence is adequate for the actions to move. The issue may proceed — but only if a $6,000 cash bond is filed if/when the tribunal rules against the plaintiff. The action is ignored if the bond is not submitted within 30 days.

It's important to note there are damage compensation caps. The sole exception is when a jury finds there's a permanent or substantial reduction or impairment of a bodily function or disfigurement or another particular circumstance warranting another settlement. Please call us today to learn more about how we can assist with your medical malpractice situation.