A Massachusetts family was recently awarded $4.8 million after a jury found a doctor\u2019s negligence was a contributing factor in the death of their loved one. In August 2006, Jeffrey Kace went to St. Elizabeth\u2019s Medical Center complaining of a cough, fever, and chest pains. During a five minute exam, the 23-year-old was diagnosed with bronchitis, prescribed antibiotics and painkillers, and sent home. The next morning Jeffrey was found dead in his bed. A medical examiner determined the cause of death was myocarditis, a virus that infects and inflames the heart muscle. According to the plaintiff\u2019s attorney, an electrocardiogram, usually administered when patients complain of chest pain as this man did, would have revealed the infection.<\/p>\n
Moving forward after a devastating loss is emotionally and financially draining for surviving family members. Medical malpractice cases, like this one, are long, drawn out, draining battles. Trying to make ends meet (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A Massachusetts family was recently awarded $4.8 million after a jury found a doctor\u2019s negligence was a contributing factor in the death of their loved one. In August 2006, Jeffrey Kace went to St. Elizabeth\u2019s Medical Center complaining of a…<\/span><\/p>\n