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$4,000,000 Verdict in brachial plexus case Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Due to the estimated fetal weight and age of the mother a plan was made for induction. Upon being admitted for induction at 8:20 the mother was examined by the defendant doctor who noted contractions at 2-3 minutes. Also, that the mother was uncomfortable with the contractions. The defendant ordered an epidural for pain control. The fetal heart rate tracing was noted to be reassuring at that time. At 10:00 the resident evaluated Ms. Rivera’s progress and noted in the medical record that she seemed comfortable with the epidural. At

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$800,000 Settlement in Brachial Plexus Case

Type of Action: Medical Malpractice Injuries alleged: Brachial plexus injury According to the medical records, the pregnancy was uneventful.  During the course of her pregnancy the mom gained approximately 30 pounds.  As the pregnancy progressed, she was tested for gestational diabetes on three occasions.  Mom was told that she was a borderline diabetic, but she was never placed on a diabetic diet.  A late term ultrasound was performed to determine as estimated fetal size. At term, induction was recommended.  The operative report states that the defendant observed that there was

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Medical Malpractice Claims in Massachusetts – Statue of Limitations

Medical malpractice is when a healthcare professional causes injury or death to a patient. Each state has a statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you want to file such a lawsuit in Massachusetts, then there are four important time limitations you must know. 1. Three-Year Deadline Massachusetts General Law Chapter 260, Section 4 states a victim of medical malpractice must file a lawsuit within three-years of the incident. In most cases, failing to file within the deadline means you lose the right to sue the healthcare

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Kenneth M. Levine is a retired attorney and an experienced legal consultant who advises trial attorneys nationwide in complex obstetrical brachial plexus birth injury cases.

If you are an attorney preparing for a obstetrical brachial plexus trial, I encourage you to speak with me to see if I may be able to help achieve a successful result for the child and family you’re fighting for. – Ken Levine
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