When you are preparing to welcome your child into the world, you expect the medical team around you to act quickly if something goes wrong. Timing can be everything during childbirth, and when those critical minutes slip away, so can the chance to prevent serious...
Trust is the cornerstone of the patient-physician relationship. Patients place their well-being in the hands of medical professionals, expecting quality care, expertise, and compassion. Medical malpractice serves as a stark reminder of the fallibility of human...
We expect to receive quality care and attention when we visit a doctor or hospital. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is a harsh reality that can have devastating consequences. Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, with studies...
Morrissey Legal Group, LLC is proud to announce the addition of accomplished attorney Daniel J. Broderick as its newest partner. This strategic partnership, announced on January 30, 2025, strengthens the firm's position in medical malpractice and personal injury...
More than ever, doctors’ time with each patient they see is limited. Doctors who work for large medical systems may be expected to see a certain number of people each day. That can leave patients who are already tense because of their surroundings or intimidated by...
Gaslighting is a term that comes from the movie Gaslight, which was made in the 1940s. In the film, one character manipulates his spouse, trying to make her think that she is out of touch with reality. He does this by making changes to that reality, such as dimming...
Children are particularly vulnerable when they receive medical care because, unlike adults, they cannot fully advocate for themselves. Their heightened dependency on the judgment and care of healthcare providers makes the occurrence of pediatric malpractice...
A failure to diagnose can have catastrophic consequences for victims. Victims and family members who are facing a misdiagnosis should be familiar with the legal protections available to them. What is a failure to diagnose? A misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose or...
The birth of a child is supposed to be a special event filled with anticipation and happiness. Yet, the sad reality is that many families end up having to deal with birth injuries. The truth is that these birth injuries can be quite severe, too, reshaping how you...
Too often when patients check into a hospital, then end up catching some other disease or illness during their stay. Hospital-acquired infections happen often, and most are completely preventable. One of the most alarming infections is C. difficile, which the Mayo...