Chelsea Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Skilled & Experienced Lawyers Seeking Justice for Victims

Medical malpractice is a tragically common occurrence. Choosing a medical professional often requires people to take a leap of faith in trusting someone to treat their condition responsibly. When that trust is broken, it can lead to anxiety, trauma, and emotional pain in addition to the damage you already sustained due to your injury that was either not treated, treated incorrectly, or ignored.

We understand what you are going through, and we want to help. We provide committed legal representation for personal injury or medical malpractice cases. Our team of experienced Chelsea medical malpractice attorneys has dedicated itself to fighting for justice for individuals, families, and communities affected by injuries of all kinds. By combining cutting-edge legal strategies with personal dedication, we can work toward getting you the compensation and justice that you deserve. Whether it's a hospital error, misdiagnosis, surgical mistake, birth trauma injury, or another form of medical negligence – our attorneys will work tirelessly to represent you.

Call us today at (617) 229-6720 to schedule your free consultation!

How to Prove Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice in Massachusetts is understood as professional negligence by a medical provider resulting in personal injury or death. In other words, in order to have a case, you must prove that your doctor or medical professional was careless in their duties, which led to you sustaining an injury of some kind.

In Massachusetts, there are five elements necessary to win a medical malpractice lawsuit:

A doctor-patient relationship must exist between the plaintiff and the defendant
Negligence on the part of the defendant must have occurred
The negligence must have been a proximate cause of an injury
Damage resulted from the act or omission constituting medical malpractice
Quantifiable damages must exist, such as lost wages, medical costs, etc.

In addition, claimants must be able to prove that their doctor provided substandard care. A good way to do this is to get testimony from other providers in your doctor's field who can attest to how a patient should be treated. This will allow you to contrast the care you should have received and the care you got.

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We understand this is likely a painful, confusing, and complicated time for you and your loved ones. We will take care of all aspects of your case so that you can take the time to heal. Our Chelsea medical malpractice attorneys will analyze your case and consult with witnesses and medical professionals. With our attorneys, your claim is in good hands.

Don't wait—give us a call at (617) 229-6720 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation today.

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What Are Some Examples of Medical Malpractice?

Medical negligence can include any action or inaction taken by a doctor or other healthcare professional that falls below an accepted standard of care and causes injury to a patient. In many cases, negligence can go unnoticed for long periods of time, so knowing some common examples can help you identify whether or not you are a victim.

Some common examples of medical malpractice include:

Diagnosis Errors: Diagnosis errors occur when a healthcare provider fails to properly diagnose or misdiagnoses a serious medical condition that results in significant health problems for the patient.
Surgical Errors: These can involve incorrect operations or procedures performed on the wrong part of the body or leaving foreign objects in a patient after surgery.
Medication Mistakes: These mistakes include prescribing the wrong medication, giving too much or too little of the medicine prescribed, failing to warn about potential side effects and drug interactions, or administering medications at incorrect intervals.
Birth injuries: Types of medical malpractice that involve injury during labor and delivery resulting from medical error.
Wrongful Death: When someone dies due to negligence or misconduct that would have resulted in personal injury if the person had survived.

If you suspect that you have been the victim of any of the examples above, please contact us as soon as possible. We can help you determine whether or not you have a claim and advise you on the following steps to take.

What Compensation Are Victims of Medical Malpractice Entitled to?

As a victim of medical malpractice in Massachusetts, you may be entitled to several forms of compensation. You could be eligible for economic, non-economic, or even punitive damages depending on your case.

Economic damages are typically awarded to compensate you for expenses incurred due to medical malpractice. This includes lost wages due to the inability to work and medical bills related to the incident. These forms of compensation can also include any money needed for future medical treatments resulting from the incident or rehabilitation.

Non-economic damages are typically awarded to compensate victims for personal losses, pain, and suffering caused by medical malpractice. This can include physical and mental suffering, loss of enjoyment of life due to physical limitations from the incident, loss of consortium (the ability to enjoy personal relationships with family members or romantic partners), or any other personal, intangible losses due to the incident.

In some cases, punitive damages may be awarded if it is found that malicious or reckless behavior was involved in causing the medical malpractice in question. Punitive damages are meant as a way of punishing wrongdoers for their actions that caused harm and suffering. These are only awarded in extreme cases, typically those which can be postured as a warning to potential offenders.

It is important to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney when considering filing a claim for medical malpractice in Massachusetts so that you know all of your options when pursuing compensation for your losses and injuries due to someone else's negligence.

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