Here is an excellent op-ed article from yesterday’s (March 19, 2007) Boston Globe written by Massachusetts doctor Jerome Groopman, M.D.  The article provides explanations as to why doctors make mistakes in Massachusetts. Unfortunately, these mistakes often lead to medical malpractice claims against these doctors. Here is the article: Five years ago, a woman named Leslie developed indigestion, […]

Is your Massachusetts personal injury claim going to mediation? If so, the more information you know about the mediation process the better. Here is a great blog about all things mediation called Online Guide to Mediation. Check it out for great information about mediation.

Fri., 3/9/07, Calhoun, GA. In a scene reminiscent of the 1982 Paul Newman movie, “The Verdict,” the jury after three hours of deliberation Thursday afternoon sent a note to the judge asking if they were limited by the amount the plaintiff asked for. In closing argument I had asked for a verdict of approximately $1.2 million […]

Most if not all Massachusetts personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. What does this mean? I found the following informative and articulate post over at injuryboard.com authored by attorney Scott E. Smith. Here is the post: Abraham Lincoln once said, “A lawyer’s time and advice is his […]

Massachusetts medical malpractice causes harm and even death to many innocent Massachusetts residents each year. Also, on a national level, medical malpractice occurs with alarming frequency. Here is some information I found at personalinjuryfyi.com regarding the prevalence of medical malpractice across the country each year: “Medical malpractice is now considered between the fifth and eighth leading cause of death […]

If your Massachusetts personal injury case has resulted in a substantial settlement, a structured settlement makes for a great option.  Structured settlements provide for payments of your settlement over the course of a number of years. Here is a great blog authored by John Darer which provides an abundance of information regarding structured settlements. Check it out!

That is a very difficult question which often cannot be answered with real accuracy. Here is a good article provided by freeadvice.com on common factors used to determine the relative value of a medical malpractice case: Jurisdiction: Where the injury occurred can sometimes have as much to do with the amount of damages or settlement you can […]

In Massachusetts, those injured on the property of a “charitable institution” may face a grim reality. That is because the Massachusetts charitable immunity statute found at M.G.L. 231, section 85k imposes a cap on personal injury damages at $20,000.00. So no matter how bad your injuries, no matter how much your medical bills are, your damages will […]

All medical malpractice cases in Massachusetts have a statute of limitations of three years. But, sometimes the malpractice is hard or impossible to detect. Therefore, in such cases, the statute of limitations begins, or accrues when the victim learns or reasonably should have learned of the malpractice. But, no Massachusetts medical malpractice case can begin […]

In my Boston, Massachusetts personal injury practice, I frequently use private investigators to assist me on my cases. You would be surprised at how skilled private investigators are at obtaining information. An experienced and qualified private investigator can mean the difference between a denial, or, a settlement of your Massachusetts personal injury claim. Here is a […]