Tag Archives: Cervical

Late Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer Results in $1.9 Million Settlement

Rita DaCosta underwent a Pap smear and HPV test. Her treating gynecologist, Dr. Michelle Olivera, was informed that the test results were abnormal. Dr. Olivera instructed her medical assistant to contact DaCosta and schedule a colposcopy. DaCosta never learned about … Continue reading

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$3.5 Million Jury Verdict for Patient’s Paralysis After Negligent Cervical Epidural Injection

Harriet Cook, 83, suffered from a degenerative spinal condition in her neck. A pain management specialist, Dr. Michael Rubeis, did a fluoroscopic cervical epidural injection to help with Cook’s pain symptoms. During the procedure, Cook complained of pain. Nevertheless, Dr. … Continue reading

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