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Why You Need a Medical Malpractice Attorney?
If a doctor or other health care provider did not treat you according to the medically required standard of care, then that individual was negligent. You or your loved one are entitled to compensation. You need an attorney who can get you the compensation you deserve. If this negligence caused you harm, then you may have a claim or cause to file a suit for medical malpractice.
All medical staff and especially doctors have a duty to treat their patients in a manner that conforms to the acceptable standard of care of similar doctors or health care providers in the United States. Even so called “tough-decisions” must conform to that standard of care. If you believe that you or a loved one has been hurt because your doctor or other healthcare provider was negligent, we can help. Our attorneys and associated medical experts are qualified, experienced and ready to work on your behalf for a fair and efficient resolution to your claim.
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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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