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Medical Malpractice

Dedicated Personal Injury Attorney Serving Patients in the Boston Area

Massachusetts is renowned for its outstanding medical facilities and research hospitals. There are professionals throughout the world who travel to Massachusetts for the purpose of attending or working at these locations. When we seek medical treatment from a professional, we expect to receive the proper care and diagnosis in a timely fashion. Although the majority of medical professionals adhere to this duty, there are some who fail to provide the appropriate care. In some instances, the failure does not have a lasting and negative result for the patient, but in other unfortunate situations, the patient can suffer painful and even fatal injuries as a result. At The Law Offices of Barry Feinstein & Affiliates P.C., our Boston medical malpractice lawyer has assisted many individuals and their loved ones with understanding Massachusetts’ specific medical malpractice laws and with seeking the settlement or judgment that they deserve after an avoidable error.

Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Laws

Medical malpractice claims can take many different forms, including nursing home neglect, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, and birth injuries. Other scenarios involve technical failings, such as surgical errors, anesthesiology errors, or infections resulting from an unsanitary medical environment. Regardless of the scenario in which your claim arises, there are very specific rules that Massachusetts residents must follow when bringing a medical malpractice claim.

First, there are time limits for when you must file your claim. If you fail to file within the statute of limitations, your right to recovery is barred. Massachusetts provides a three-year period for an injured patient (or a medical malpractice attorney in the Boston area) to assert a claim against the medical professional whose negligence caused him or her to suffer harm. If you did not immediately discover the harm, the statute of limitations is tolled until you discovered or reasonably should have discovered the malpractice.

Once you have filed your claim, the defendant has an opportunity to respond. Within 15 days of the defendant’s response, the plaintiff must file an offer of proof with a special tribunal made up of three individuals, including a justice of the superior court, a licensed physician who practices in the field of medicine that is relevant to the plaintiff’s claims, and an attorney who is licensed to practice in the state. The panel must determine whether there is sufficient evidence to raise a legitimate question of whether the defendant failed to take the appropriate care. If the tribunal finds that there is not sufficient evidence, the plaintiff must file a $6,000 bond with the court in order to proceed with the lawsuit.

In the action, your Boston medical malpractice attorney must prove that the defendant did not treat you according to the appropriate level of care. This is defined as the same protocols and practices that a medical professional with similar training and experience in the region would have used when treating the same patient. In most situations, it is necessary to consult with an expert witness to help explain how the defendant’s conduct fell below the standard of care. If you are successful in establishing the breach, you will be entitled to compensation from the defendant. Massachusetts has enacted caps on certain categories of damages in a medical malpractice action, including pain and suffering, but others are not capped. Consult with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer to ensure that you receive the maximum amount of compensation that you deserve.

Retain a Diligent Medical Malpractice Lawyer at Our Boston Firm

At The Law Offices of Barry Feinstein & Affiliates P.C., we can handle malpractice claims on behalf of residents in areas around Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Lowell, Newton, Somerville, Quincy, Dedham, Norwood, Brookline, and Peabody, among other cities. We know how stressful this situation can be and understand that you likely have a plethora of questions about the legal process and whether you have a viable claim. Our diligent team of legal professionals can handle your case with the attentiveness and compassion that you deserve during this time. To schedule your free consultation, call us at  (800) 262-9200 or contact us online to get started. We also handle cases arising from defective products, slip and falls, and other accidents.

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