Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C. (PSRB), is a law firm engaged in the practice of personal injury law. The firm has a strong reputation for aggressive and successful advocacy on behalf of injured people.
Massachusetts medical malpractice law is complex. Our experienced personal injury attorneys represent people injured due to negligence when receiving health care or the failure of health care providers to provide care.
Our medical malpractice lawyers handle claims arising from:
If a medical providers mistake hurt you or a loved one, you should reach out to a Springfield medical malpractice lawyer from PSRB. We can guide you through making a claim against the healthcare provider and hold them accountable for the harm they have caused.
Doctors and other medical providers can make mistakes when caring for patients. The mistakes of healthcare providers can lead to serious injuries and even loss of life.
From misdiagnosis to surgical errors, medical professionals can cause further complications or completely miss a severe disease. A person who suffers from medical malpractice may require more treatment to discover what is wrong or to fix a mistake, costing the patient more time and resources.
Patients put their trust in medical providers when receiving care, and high-quality treatment is expected from these medical professionals. A professional’s mistake can make them liable for the injuries they cause if they do not provide care that meets their professional standard.
Investigating medical malpractice in Springfield may require an attorney with experience in malpractice claims as well as a medical expert to verify a claim. A patient may need the assistance of a lawyer to determine if a claim exists and assist in making a strong case for compensation.
Medical malpractice claims are different from other kinds of injury claims because they involve professionals. Most injury claims involve negligence, which means that a person acted unreasonably compared to an objectively reasonable person. For medical malpractice claims, the standard of care refers to how a reasonable and trained medical professional would have provided care in the same or similar situation.
An injured party is required to provide special written notice to a medical provider of a medical malpractice claim pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 231 § 60L. Furthermore, when bringing a medical malpractice claim, the injured party must provide the court with an ‘offer of proof’, which includes an expert medical opinion outlining the negligence of the defendant medical provider. Thereafter, the court holds a tribunal to decide whether the malpractice case has merit. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 231 § 60B.
Once a patient believes that medical malpractice occurred, they should contact a Springfield attorney quickly, as there is a statute of limitations on bringing a claim against a medical professional. According to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 260 § 4, a patient has three (3) years to file a claim after an injury, though that period can extend up to seven years if discovery is delayed, such as for a misdiagnosis or delayed course of treatment.
Confronting medical malpractice and seeking additional treatment can take its toll on you and your loved ones. A Springfield medical malpractice lawyer could work with you to make a claim and secure compensation for a doctor’s missteps.
After a no-cost consultation with a prospective client, our attorneys gather and evaluate all factual and medical evidence to determine whether a viable medical malpractice case exists. Contact our offices to schedule your consultation and start the process today.
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