Doctors and other medical professionals have a high standard of care to meet with patients.
Mistakes and misjudgments can lead to long-term, painful illness and injuries, and even paralysis or death.
The medical practice laws in or around Hampshire County, Massachusetts allow patients who suffered an injury due to the negligence of a heath care professional to sue for money damages when the doctor, nurse or hospital fails to live up to that standard of care.
Many jurisdictions however, have limits on the amount that victims can recover from medical malpractice injuries, as well as time limits in which such actions must be filed.
ABPLA Certification in Medical Professional Liability - The American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA) is the only organization accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys in medical professional liability law.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
MATA seeks to continually improve the safety of individuals and increase fair access to the Massachusetts justice system while assisting and educating attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Lawyer Referral Service in Hampshire County, MA - The Hampshire County Bar Association (HCBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) from its offices in Northampton, Massachusetts. This community based public service helps individuals find a qualified attorney focused on the needed practice area of the law. The service pre-screens the attorneys to make sure they meet certain eligibility requirements.