Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Boston, MA
$100+
millions recovered
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A medical error can leave you with more questions than answers. A Boston medical malpractice lawyer at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C., can investigate what went wrong, obtain the complete medical record, work with qualified medical experts, and build a trial-ready case designed to satisfy Massachusetts’ strict malpractice requirements.
Why Medical Malpractice Victims Choose DOLAN CONNLY, P.C.
For more than 26 years, DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. has represented patients and families in complex medical malpractice cases in Boston and across Massachusetts. We prepare every case for litigation from the beginning because insurers do the same.
- Veteran-Led Law Firm: Our founding partner is a former U.S. Marine Corps Judge Advocate, and that structure shows in how we investigate records, retain experts, and prepare every case with focus and precision.
- Trial-Ready From Day One: We prepare your case from the outset as though it may go to trial. That approach helps us build stronger claims, preserve critical evidence, and put you in the best position whether your case settles or goes to trial.
- Direct Access to Your Attorney: Clients choose us because medical malpractice cases are won on preparation, not volume. You work with a medical malpractice attorney in Boston who knows your case, stays involved, and is accessible when it matters most.
When you entrust your recovery to our medical malpractice attorneys in Boston, you gain a legal team that refuses to accept an unfortunate outcome as an unavoidable one. We view protecting your Boston personal injury claim as a profound responsibility and make it our mission to secure the meaningful results you deserve.
Millions Secured for Clients in Massachusetts
$1,006,330.03
Greg Connly of DOLAN CONNLY represented a client who was a former MBTA trolley operator and a member of the affiliated Union. She alleged in her lawsuit filed in Suffolk Superior Court that the Union had not advocated for her by failing to take her case to arbitration after she was wrongfully terminated by the MBTA. The client was a native of Haiti and alleged that this failure by the Union to advocate on her behalf, was based on her race and national origin. The client had been the subject of egregious discrimination from some members of the Union.
The trial began on October 29, 2018 in Suffolk Superior Court. The jury found in favor of the client and awarded her $490,500.00 in emotional distress damages. Prejudgment interest of $179,771.19 and statutory costs were added to the verdict bringing the total amount of the judgment to $670,556.19. The Judge then allowed an additional award of attorney’s fees in the amount of $150,000.00 plus $8,733.40 in costs. The total amount of the judgment and fees owed to the client after the Superior Court trial was $829,289.59. The Union then appealed the verdict to the Massachusetts Court of Appeals. Greg Connly represented the client during the entire appeal process. On August 4, 2020, a decision came down from the Massachusetts Appeals Court. The Appeals Court upheld the Superior Court judgment. Further, the Appeals Court awarded attorney’s fees in the Appeals Court case in the amount of $27,355.00. Post-judgment interest that accrued during the appeal was also added.
On November 24, 2020, the Union paid to the client the amount of $1,006,330.03.
This case that was handled by Attorney Greg Connly of DOLAN CONNLY went from one on the verge of dismissal, to one in which there was a recovery in excess of a million dollars. No settlement offer had ever been made by the Union prior to the Superior Court trial.
$4,426,180.35
Greg Connly of DOLAN CONNLY tried a case in September of 2018 in the Worcester Superior Court. The case alleged chiropractic malpractice. The plaintiff/client was an 81-year-old gentleman who had a manipulation to adjust his pelvis done by the defendant/chiropractor. The negligent performance of this manipulation resulted in the breaking of his prosthetic knee. The client reported that he heard an audible popping sound and felt immediate pain at the time of the adjustment. The prosthetic knee had to be surgically repaired fourteen days later. The chiropractor testified that he had no memory of the treatment and he testified that he did not perform the adjustment described by the client. Greg Connly and Barbara Connly of DOLAN CONNLY worked on the case for over seven years. During the trial, Greg Connly put together the facts and expert testimony supporting the client’s position into a coherent credible case for the jury.
On September 14, 2018, the Worcester Superior Court jury came back with a verdict in favor of the plaintiff/client. DOLAN CONNLY’S client was awarded $750,000.00 in past and future medical expenses and $3,000,000.00 in pain and suffering. Including interest, the total judgment was $4,426,180.35. No offer had ever been made by the defense to settle the case. The verdict was appealed by the defense attorney. The case resolved during the appeal process with the 88-year-old client receiving a significant financial settlement, above and beyond any other comparable Massachusetts settlement or verdict for such injuries. Click here to see the actual court docket.
$3,680,187.78
Greg Connly of DOLAN CONNLY tried a case in the Brockton Superior Court in November of 2011. The plaintiff/client was a forty-two-year-old chef working for a third-party food service company at the defendant’s corporate cafeteria. The plaintiff sustained an electric shock when a dishwasher, provided for his use by the defendant, malfunctioned when he pressed the off button on the control panel. The machine was leaking water that came in contact with a live electrical circuit behind the control panel. Greg Connly was able to prove at trial that the defendant corporation was responsible for maintenance of the dishwasher and that it was in a hazardous and unsafe condition. It was discovered that the dishwasher had various mechanical problems after its initial installation and employees of the defendant failed to properly maintain it. The plaintiff suffered a traumatic brain injury, major depression, panic disorder, cognitive impairment and post-traumatic stress disorder. Following the electric shock, the plaintiff who had received excellent work reviews over the years, struggled at his job due to the effects of the traumatic brain injury. He never regained his previous high-level functioning in his occupation and was forced to stop working altogether.
On November 29, 2011, the Brockton Superior Court jury came back with a verdict in favor of the plaintiff/client. DOLAN CONNLY’S client was awarded $2,500,000.00 in past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost earning capacity. Including interest in the amount of $1,180,187.78, the final award was $3,680,187.78. The last offer by the defendant corporation to settle the case before trial was $50,000.00. The verdict was appealed by the defense, but the judgement was paid in full after the trial transcripts were reviewed by appellate counsel. Click here to see the actual court docket.
$475,000.00
A client from Reading was injured when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on a one-way street. Our client suffered a worsening of a pre-existing cervical disc protrusion that required surgical repair, as well as injuries to his lower back. He received an insurance claim settlement of $475,000.00. This amount represented the total motor vehicle insurance policy limit for the at-fault driver in the amount of $250,000.00, plus $225,000.00 from an umbrella insurance policy.
$750,000.00
A client from Windham, NH sustained a dog bite in the course of his employment as an electrician. The client was working on an electrical project outside a home when he was asked by the homeowner to enter the home to look at another project. The homeowner did not restrain his Weimaraner dog while our client was in the home, despite knowing the dog was not comfortable with unfamiliar people being present in the residence. When our client was in the process of walking from one room to another, the dog unexpectedly bit him in the back of his leg. The client tried to get the dog to unlock its grip on his leg and in the process, he twisted his back. In addition to the dog bite, the client sustained significant injuries to his low back, hip and groin, including radiating pain into his legs and feet. The client underwent treatment including fusion surgery to his back and hip surgery to repair a labral tear. We represented the client in litigation filed against the homeowner. This litigation was settled during mediation for $750,000.00.
Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle in Boston, MA
Boston is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of teaching hospitals and specialty medical centers. Patients often receive care from multiple providers across different departments, hospitals, and outside facilities. In some cases, communication failures, delayed follow-up, or mistakes during transitions in care contribute to preventable injuries. Identifying what happened and who was responsible often requires a detailed review of records and consultation with qualified medical experts.
At DOLAN CONNLY, P.C., our personal injury lawyers in Boston handle all types of medical negligence claims, including:
- Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
- Surgical errors
- Birth injuries
- Medication and prescription errors
- Emergency room negligence
- Anesthesia errors
- Hospital negligence
- Nursing negligence
- Failure to monitor a patient
- Failure to obtain informed consent
- Delayed treatment
- Diagnostic testing and laboratory errors
- Radiology and imaging errors
- Nursing home negligence
- Wrongful death caused by medical negligence
Every case is different. Some involve a single mistake, while others result from a series of failures by multiple healthcare providers. Having represented patients and families in Suffolk County and throughout Massachusetts, our medical malpractice lawyers know how hospital insurers defend these claims, how causation arguments are constructed, and what it takes to answer them. We use that experience to build stronger cases and pursue the full compensation you deserve.
What Compensation Can I Recover in a Boston Medical Malpractice Claim?
A successful medical malpractice claim can compensate you for both the financial and personal impact of a preventable medical error. To recover damages, you must prove that a healthcare provider breached the accepted standard of care and that the breach caused your injuries.
Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be able to recover compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability, scarring, or disfigurement
- Loss of consortium
- Wrongful death damages, when medical negligence results in a fatal injury
Massachusetts law generally caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $500,000, although exceptions may apply for substantial or permanent impairment, disfigurement, or other special circumstances. Economic damages, including medical expenses and lost income, are not capped, and the cap does not apply to wrongful death claims.
Claim value may also depend on other factors, including whether multiple healthcare providers may share responsibility and whether the defense argues that your actions contributed to your injury. Under Massachusetts law, any recovery may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you.
At DOLAN CONNLY, P.C., we will build a claim around the full impact a medical error has had on your life. Your Boston medical malpractice attorney will work with qualified medical experts to pursue the maximum compensation available under Massachusetts law.
We advance all costs.
You pay nothing unless we secure compensation for your injuries.
How a Medical Malpractice Attorney at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. Protects Your Claim
Many patients hesitate because they are unsure whether what happened was negligence or simply bad luck, and medical care providers rarely volunteer an answer. Meanwhile, Massachusetts imposes procedural requirements on malpractice claims that exist in almost no other kind of lawsuit, and each one takes months.
A medical malpractice attorney in Boston, MA, can assume full responsibility for your case immediately, correcting the imbalance of power and ensuring your rights are protected from the very start.
✓ Obtaining and Reviewing the Complete Medical Record. We obtain and analyze the medical records needed to understand what happened, including physician notes, nursing records, imaging, laboratory results, medication records, and other documentation that may reveal whether the standard of care was breached.
✓ Working With Qualified Medical Experts. Medical malpractice claims require expert testimony to establish the applicable standard of care, whether it was breached, and whether that breach caused your injuries. We work with experienced medical professionals to evaluate your claim and provide the support needed throughout the litigation process.
✓ Handling Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Requirements. Massachusetts malpractice claims involve strict procedural requirements, including a 182-day written notice to healthcare providers before filing suit and review by a medical malpractice tribunal. We prepare the necessary evidence and the offer of proof to demonstrate that your claim presents a legitimate question of liability.
✓ Identifying Every Responsible Party. A medical error may involve more than one responsible party. We investigate physicians, hospitals, medical groups, independent contractors, and other providers to determine who may be liable and whether legal protections, such as charitable immunity, could affect your recovery.
✓ Preparing Your Case for Trial. We prepare your case from the beginning as though it may be decided in court. This approach helps preserve important evidence, strengthens your position during negotiations, and ensures we are ready to litigate if a fair resolution cannot be reached.
Securing a fair recovery often depends on how early the records are reviewed and how thoroughly the expert support is built. Our attorneys’ deep litigation experience in Boston ensures nothing is missed, undervalued, or weaponized against you, giving you the freedom to focus entirely on your recovery.
Don’t Miss Your Chance to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Boston
Medical malpractice claims in Massachusetts are subject to strict deadlines. According to the statute of limitations, a lawsuit must be filed within three years after you knew, or reasonably should have known, that you were injured and that the injury may have been caused by a healthcare provider’s negligence.
Massachusetts also has a seven-year statute of repose that generally bars claims filed more than seven years after the act or omission causing the injury, with limited exceptions for foreign objects and certain claims involving young children. Claims against government entities may have shorter notice deadlines.
Because medical malpractice claims involve strict deadlines, a 182-day notice requirement, expert review, and tribunal proceedings, a case that appears to have years left can be more time-sensitive than it seems. Contacting a Boston medical malpractice lawyer early helps preserve evidence and gives your legal team time to build your case.
Real Client Testimonials
The legal council I received from DOLAN CONNLY starting with the initial office visit to the settlement of my personal injury case was very helpful when I needed it most. They helped me navigate all the options and told me in plain English what to expect. I was a cooperative client and provided them with all the documentation they required and was patient allowing the legal process to unfold all of which they appreciated. Given the extent of damages I incurred from the accident I was pleased with the total compensation I received.
Kathleen Allen has been our attorney for a few properties and we have sold and have been very happy and satisfied with her professional care in these transactions. There is a very easy way about her, as these things can be very stressful. She was always right there for any concerns or questions that we had. I would highly recommend her to my friends and family.
I have closed on two houses with DOLAN CONNLY in the past 10 years. In July 2022, I worked with Kathleen Allen on a closing and was extremely impressed with her professionalism, honestly, and attention to detail. She was the only party to notice a trust was expiring weeks before the planned closing date. Her keen eye resulted in the seller extending the trust and preventing a delay in the closing.
-Sam
Excellent service ! Barry McIsaac was prompt and effective in dealing my claim case. We need more attorneys like him to help hold big companies accountable. I’d recommend Barry and the DOLAN CONNLY firm to anyone.
I worked with Kathleen Allen to purchase my first home in Boston and she was incredible! The seller and I were not working with real estate agents, but Kathleen went above and beyond to make the closing process smooth. I was able to close on time due to her advocating and watching over me. I could not have bought this home without her help. I highly recommend anyone looking for a knowledgeable, quick, and advocating attorney to contact her to purchase a home.
Schedule Your Free Case Evaluation Today
Hospital insurers begin building their defense as soon as an incident is reported, which means you cannot afford to wait. Speak with a Boston medical malpractice attorney at DOLAN CONNLY, P.C. today for a free consultation. If your condition makes it difficult to travel, we will gladly come to your home, hospital room, or rehabilitation facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Boston medical malpractice attorneys address some of the most common questions we receive below. If you need advice about your specific situation, we are a phone call away.
How much does it cost to hire a medical malpractice lawyer in Boston, MA?
At DOLAN CONNLY, P.C., we represent malpractice victims on a strict contingency fee basis. There are no upfront retainers, no hourly fees, and no out-of-pocket costs for you to worry about, and we advance the costs of the case, including expert witness fees. We are only compensated if we secure a settlement or verdict on your behalf.
How do I know whether I have a valid case or just a bad outcome?
You usually cannot know without a detailed review of your medical records and an evaluation by qualified medical experts. The key question is not whether the outcome was poor, but whether the healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and caused your injury. We review the evidence and provide an honest assessment of whether you may have a viable claim.
What is the medical malpractice tribunal, and will I have to testify?
A medical malpractice tribunal is a three-member panel consisting of a single justice of the Superior Court, a healthcare provider in the relevant field, and an attorney. Most Massachusetts malpractice cases go through a tribunal review before proceeding. Your attorney presents an offer of proof showing evidence of negligence and causation. It is not a trial, and patients do not testify. If the tribunal finds the evidence insufficient, the case may continue only if the required bond is posted.
How much is my medical malpractice claim worth in Boston, MA?
Case value depends on the severity and permanency of the injury, past and future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and the long-term impact on your life. Non-economic damages are generally capped at $500,000, unless the injury involves substantial or permanent loss or impairment of a bodily function, substantial disfigurement, or other special circumstances. Economic damages are not subject to this cap.
Can I bring a claim for a family member who died from a medical error?
Yes. A wrongful death claim may be brought by the executor or administrator of the estate of the decedent. Damages may include funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship and guidance. The $500,000 cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases generally does not apply to wrongful death claims. A related claim may also be available for the decedent’s conscious suffering before death. Because strict deadlines apply, these claims should be evaluated promptly.