Massachusetts Medical Malpractice

Medical errors caused by hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare professionals account for over one hundred thousand deaths to Americans every year (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). According to a 1991 Harvard University study, 1 in every 200 of the patients admitted to a hospital ended up dead because of a hospital mistake. It is easy to assume that the number of serious injuries and permanent damage caused by medical errors is several times greater than this.

The Medical Malpractice website of Massachusetts provides a wealth of information for anyone interested in finding out more about medical errors, the basics of medical malpractice cases, the specific laws of Massachusetts, tips on preventing medical errors, and related links. We also provide information on legal rights and remedies to anyone who has suffered, or have seen a loved suffer, from an egregious medical error.