Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Massachusetts Medical Malpractice & Negligence

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care within the medical community due to negligence or lack of skill.

In many cases, medical negligence can result in painful and permanent injuries for the victim — and possibly even death. As a result, you or your family members may be eligible to file a medical malpractice lawsuit.

For a medical malpractice lawsuit, your lawyers will work to show: 

• A patient sought care from a medical professional
• The health care provider failed to perform their duties up to the accepted standard of care
• The patient suffered an injury as a result of the health care provider’s negligence

If you or a loved once experienced an injury that you believe was caused by malpractice, call (800) 995-1212 now to see if you may be eligible to take legal action.

Why File a Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

While the idea of filing a lawsuit may be daunting, our medical malpractice attorneys in Massachusetts will work to make the process as easy as possible, so you can get the justice you deserve.

A medical malpractice lawsuit can help those impacted by medical negligence: 

• Afford Medical Care: Depending on the injury, you or your loved one could need medical care for several years and potentially even the rest of your life. Financial compensation can help ensure that medical costs are covered.
• Hold Responsible Parties Accountable: The medical team or hospital responsible for a medical error that results in injury should be held accountable for their negligence to prevent others from potentially suffering the same fate.
• Pursue Compensation for Injury-Related Damages: A medical malpractice lawsuit settlement can help you secure money for injury-related damages like loss of income, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium or companionship.

If you’re unsure whether or not your injury was caused by medical malpractice, we have registered nurses on staff who can help you make sense of what may have happened.

Types of Medical Malpractice Claims in Massachusetts

Medical malpractice can come in many forms, but all cause serious injuries that could have been prevented. 

Below are some of the most common types of medical malpractice claims.

Birth Injuries

Birth injuries result when critical medical mistakes made before, during, or after labor and delivery cause the child to be harmed in some way.

Sadly, some birth injuries will affect the infant for the rest of their lives and long into adulthood. Because of this, birth injury medical malpractice lawsuits often call for some of the highest settlements.

Common birth injuries include:

• Bone fractures
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Cerebral palsy
• Erb’s palsy
• Fetal distress
• Infant brain damage
• Spinal cord injuries

Diagnostic Errors

Many times, medical malpractice errors are based on something that a physician did. In the case of diagnostic error claims, errors can also be based on what a physician did not do. 

There are three types of diagnostic errors for medical malpractice lawsuits:

• Failure to diagnose occurs when a medical professional overlooks a condition, and it continues to get worse to the point where serious problems occur.
• Misdiagnosis occurs when a physician gives an incorrect diagnosis that results in a delay of proper treatment. Medication given for the misdiagnosed condition may also potentially be harmful.
• Delayed diagnosis occurs when a physician eventually does notice a condition and provides a diagnosis, but at a point when it’s too late to provide adequate treatment because the patient lost precious time.

Conditions that are commonly misdiagnosed or overlooked are cancer, heart attacks, strokes, infections, blood clots, and pulmonary embolisms.

Our Massachusetts failure to diagnose attorneys have secured millions for clients locally and nationally. Call (800) 995-1212 now to find out if we can help your family too.

Emergency Room Errors

Things can happen fast in an emergency room, and decisions often have to be made in a split second. Emergency rooms are often very busy, and individual patients are not always given the attention they need.

Common examples of emergency room errors include:

• Diagnostic mistakes
• Failure to follow up or refer patient to a specialist
• Long delays in treatment or testing
• Medications errors
• Mistaken actions during active emergency
• Premature discharge
• Unsanitary conditions that lead to infection

Hospital-Acquired Infections

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a type of infection that results from being exposed to unclean conditions during a hospital stay or visit.

These infections are somewhat common, with an estimated 1 in 10 patients admitted to hospitals developing some type of HAI.

Types of hospital-acquired infections include:

• Clostridium difficile
• Gastrointestinal infections
• Infections around surgical sites and incisions
• Respiratory infections like pneumonia or covid
• Sepsis
• Urinary tract infections

These types of infections are also common in nursing homes and extended care settings.

Prescription Drug Errors

Prescription drug error can occur when a physician prescribes the wrong drug to someone and the medication ends up causing them harm. A prescription error can happen if a physician ignores the patient’s medical history or current medication list.

This type of malpractice can also occur if a physician prescribes too high or low of a dose of the right medication, resulting in serious injury.

Surgical Errors

Surgical errors occur when surgeons are negligent or careless during surgery and make mistakes that cause serious injury to their patients.

In addition to causing severe physical injury, surgical errors can also cause a patient severe trauma and emotional distress.

Types of common surgical errors include:

• Accidental incisions
• Anesthesia complications
• Causing damage to internal organs
• Disfigurement from plastic surgery
• Improper management of surgical complications
• Leaving surgical tools or other foreign objects inside the body
• Operating on the wrong part of the body (wrong-site surgery)
• Operating on the wrong patient (wrong-patient surgery)
• Performing the incorrect medical procedure

If you don’t see the situation that injured you or your loved one, you may still be eligible to take action. Our team can determine if you have a case at no cost to you.

How to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in Massachusetts

When you work with Sokolove Law, we strive to make filing a medical malpractice lawsuit as stress-free as possible for you and your family.

If you have a case, our medical malpractice attorneys can handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your health and recovery.

1. Contact Sokolove Law

At Sokolove Law, we offer free legal consultations to determine whether or not you have a case.

We have medical professionals on staff who can help you understand what may have happened and whether or not medical malpractice played a role in your injury.

2. We’ll Investigate and Build Your Case

To file a medical malpractice lawsuit in the state of Massachusetts, evidence will need to show that your injury was caused by negligent medical care.

If you have a case, our experienced medical negligence lawyers can collect all of the evidence and testimonies needed to prove your claim.

3. We'll File Your Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Claim

Our experienced legal team can ensure that all necessary paperwork is filed within the Massachusetts statute of limitations, a set of laws that limits the amount of time you have to file a malpractice lawsuit.

4. We'll Negotiate a Medical Malpractice Settlement on Your Behalf

Your attorney will work to negotiate a Massachusetts medical malpractice settlement with those responsible for your injury. This can include the doctor, health care provider, hospital, and more.

While the majority of cases settle outside of court, if a settlement is unable to be reached, our team is prepared to bring your case to trial and present it before a judge.

Our Past Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Settlements

To date, Sokolove Law has recovered over $9.6 Billion for our clients across all case types, including the following medical malpractice settlements and verdicts in Massachusetts:

• $9.67 Million for a child who suffered injuries during a delayed delivery
• $5 Million for a child who suffered brain damage from a preventable injury
• $3.9 Million for a patient who received a delayed diagnosed for a herniated disc
• $2.5 Million for a victim of medical malpractice in Boston
• $2.43 Million for a failure to diagnosis case
• $2.25 Million for a case involving an incorrect diagnosis
• $2 Million for a woman whose daughter passed away due to medical malpractice
• $1.75 Million for a mother whose twins suffered injuries at birth that led to cerebral palsy
• $1.5 Million for a patient who received a delayed ovarian cancer diagnosis
• $1.25 Million for a client who was misdiagnosed, which delayed his lung cancer diagnosis until it was stage 4 and inoperable

While there is never a guarantee of compensation in any case, our Massachusetts medical malpractice attorneys will fight hard to get you everything you’re entitled to.

Let Sokolove Law Fight for You

Since 1979, Sokolove Law has secured over $9.6 Billion for thousands of injured clients nationwide.

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Average Medical Malpractice Settlements in Massachusetts

While the average settlement for a medical malpractice case is $425,000, this amount can vary significantly as malpractice cases are each so unique and different.

Several factors can influence medical malpractice settlement amounts, including:

• Age of the injured: Medical malpractice cases involving infants often settle for much higher amounts due to the age of the victim. Their entire life could be affected by their injury, resulting in more compensation as a result.
• Severity of the injury: Some medical malpractice injuries may be less severe and not affect the victim permanently. Other injuries, like those that result in brain injury or paralysis, can require extensive and constant medical care.
• Extent of medical costs: Higher settlements are often given in cases involving greater medical costs or ongoing treatments.
• Expectations for recovery: Some victims may fully recover from their injuries, while others may need around-the-clock care for the rest of their lives.

Regardless of the final settlement amount, most medical malpractice cases settle out of court, usually without ever having to go to trial.

There’s never a guarantee of compensation in any case, but our Massachusetts medical malpractice attorneys will fight hard for everything you’re entitled to.

Let Our Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Lawyers Help You

At Sokolove Law, we understand that medical malpractice can have a devastating physical, financial, and emotional impact on those affected by it.

With over 45 years of experience, our Boston-based personal injury law firm has the skills and experience needed to challenge those who have harmed you and hold them accountable for their actions.

Let us fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves. Call (800) 995-1212 now for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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