Malpractice Judgment at $3.5 Million
Posted on Nov 13, 2012 10:55am PST
A medical malpractice verdict in the Massachusetts area has resulted in a $3.5 million judgment. According to reports, the judgment was against a former doctor in regard to a wrongful death matter. The case reportedly involved a young boy who was kept waiting in an emergency room for almost 4 hours despite the hospital not being able to provide him with the appropriate care. He was suffering from a malfunctioning brain shunt which eventually led to his death.
You should be able to protect your rights when you are injured in a medical malpractice situation. When medical professionals do not operate properly and put your life in danger when they should be helping you, then you will want to pursue a medical malpractice case. Your life may be forever altered after malpractice, so the guilty party should be held responsible for the pain that they have caused you.
Working with a medical malpractice attorney will allow for you to have an expert on your side protecting your rights. A medical malpractice lawyer will know how to proceed forward with your case all while keeping your best interest in mind. A malpractice lawyer will guide you through this process, including dealing with insurance companies and court proceedings. Please take some time to contact a malpractice attorney today to begin discussing the details of your case.