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What Damages can be Recovered from Medical Malpractice?
As an injured patient or the family/estate representative of a deceased patient, you are entitled to compensation for the harm you or your loved one experienced. Injuries from medical malpractice vary from very minor injuries to wrongful death. Thousands of people are killed each year as the result of medical malpractice. You or your loved one can recover:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages or loss of future income
- Loss of services, support and/or companionship
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Permanent disability
- Paralysis
- Wrongful death
Why We Are Successful - Our Qualifications:
Attorney Paul d'Oliveira and his Associate Attorneys have settled thousands of personal injury cases over the past 23 years. We know who the best medical malpractice lawyers are for your specific type of case in RI and MA and are committed to helping you find the best lawyer to represent you. Remember the attorneys we work with do not charge a fee until you recover an award or a settlement of our case. While this firm maintains joint responsibility, medical malpractice cases are referred to a local attorney in your area who is experienced in litigating these types of cases.
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Medical Malpractice?
Largest Medical Malpractice Settlements
A middle-aged man broke his ankle. After undergoing surgery he developed an infection in the bone and had to have his leg amputated below the knee. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who brought the case to trial.
$7.5 Million Settlement
Our client was a teenager whose neurological disorder went unnoticed and untreated by her doctors, even though the hospital performed a CT scan, which showed abnormal results. As a result of the misdiagnosis, the client suffered permanent brain injuries. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice lawyer who settled the case.
$2.65 Million Settlement
A child was taken to a local hospital. The parents were told the child was only suffering from a cold. The child was sent home without any tests being performed. The child was taken back to the hospital and, was diagnosed with Meningitis. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case.
$ 1.2 Million Settlement
A disabled person lost the use of their arm due to medical negligence. The individual underwent surgery for a pinched nerve when a doctor severed the wrong nerve causing paralysis of the arm. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case.
$675,000 Settlement
A baby suffered a head injury during a difficult delivery. Due to distress an emergency c-section was performed. Our firm maintained joint responsibility with an experienced medical malpractice attorney who settled the case.
$610,000 Settlement