When a preventable mistake causes harm—misdiagnosis in Boston, a surgical error in Worcester, or medication errors in MetroWest—Castel & Hall LLP investigates and acts. Our Massachusetts medical malpractice lawyers work with medical experts to determine whether care fell below accepted standards and, if so, to seek compensation under personal injury law for the full extent of your losses.
The personal injury process in Massachusetts involves gathering evidence, filing claims, negotiating with insurers, and, when necessary, taking cases to trial. Victims generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Castel & Hall guides clients through each step while protecting their rights.
We pursue medical costs, lost wages, future care, and pain and suffering within Massachusetts law, which caps certain non-economic damages except in specific circumstances (such as substantial disfigurement or loss of bodily function). We move fast to obtain records, preserve evidence, and coordinate second opinions to support your healing and your case.
Not all bad outcomes are negligence. Malpractice occurs when a provider deviates from accepted standards and causes harm. Independent expert review is essential.
Yes—MA requires a tribunal process where an expert’s opinion helps establish that your case has merit to proceed.
Massachusetts generally caps non-economic damages in med-mal at $500,000, with exceptions for substantial or permanent disfigurement or loss of function. Economic losses (medical bills, wages) are not capped.
Generally three years from when you knew or should have known of malpractice, with a statute of repose limiting claims after a certain number of years in many cases. Pediatric and foreign-object situations can differ.
No—call first. Your legal team can obtain complete records and identify what’s missing or inconsistent.
Often yes—under theories like vicarious liability, corporate negligence, or ostensible agency (where the hospital appeared to provide the physician).
Castel & Hall assembles the right specialists, organizes detailed timelines, and challenges defense narratives. Our multilingual team keeps you informed—English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Haitian Creole—meeting at your home, hospital, or via Zoom from our Framingham and Woburn offices.