Lawrence Hospital Negligence Attorney
Massachusetts and New Hampshire residents have access to some of the best medical care in the world. As such, we trust our doctors and other health care practitioners to maintain high standards of care when treating us or our loved ones.
At DiBella Law Offices, PC, in Methuen, Massachusetts, we believe most people working in the health care are conscientious, careful and hardworking. But we know from experience that doctors, hospitals and clinics sometimes make devastating errors, including:
- Removal of the wrong body part
- Performance of surgery on the wrong side of the body
- Failure to diagnose and treat cancer and other serious conditions
- Use of treatments, or delays in treatment that worsen a patient's health
- Improper application of anesthesia
When such situations are caused by caregiver's negligence and injuries can be proven, it may be time to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. We can help you recover. For a free, no-cost consultation with a lawyer regarding your medical malpractice concerns, call us 877-556-6821 or by e-mail here.
Salem Birth Injury Lawyer
Of the many types of medical malpractice, birth injuries are among the most tragic, and the most avoidable.
Within the medical system, the process of seeing a mother from the initial stages of pregnancy through delivery is both complex and straightforward. Often, a general practitioner is in charge of monitoring the pregnancy and a clinic or hospital takes over for the final stage in which a human life is born.
At each stage of a pregnancy, however, specialists including radiologists, obstetricians and gynecologists play a role in which competence is crucial. They must correctly understand diagnostic tests and results, and they must properly document their observations so that everyone in the chain of care knows what to do.
When 'Unavoidable' Injuries Could Have Been Avoided
When medical conditions affecting the health of a mother are overlooked, ignored, or simply missed, a child can be starved of oxygen, pulled from the body inappropriately, or otherwise injured. Brain damage, paralysis and nerve injuries are among the permanent disabilities that can result. Such injuries can create a lifelong emotional and financial burden for families who must provide for the care of a disabled child. In the worst cases, an otherwise viable birth can end in a wrongful death.
Doctors and hospitals will often say such injuries are unavoidable, but when we follow the paper trail of records and consult with experts, we often learn that mistakes were made through negligence or even misconduct.
At DiBella Law Offices, PC, our attorneys have learned firsthand the methods doctors, nurses, their employers and their insurers use to confuse and intimidate damaged families. If you believe you have a legitimate malpractice claim, don't delay necessary action out of fear or uncertainty. Call us at 877-556-6821 or contact us by e-mail here, and learn about your options.
Not only is the health care system fallible, it often pays damages when confronted with solid evidence.
DiBella Has Practice at Trying Malpractice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Although the elements in malpractice cases are straightforward, plaintiffs must prove their negligence claims using expert testimony from medical providers in the same field. They must also use other experts to prove damages.
DiBella Law Offices, PC works with consultant experts to provide this proof and secure the highest awards possible for our clients. We treat each case as if we are taking it to trial, because if we are fully prepared, the better your chances are to persuade a jury — or convince a defendant to settle — in your favor.
Among the cities were serve are Burlington, Lowell, Haverhill, Methuen and Woburn in Massachusetts, and Concord, Plaistow and Salem in New Hampshire.
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