Greater Boston Medical Malpractice Lawyer
When you need a personal injury lawyer in Stoneham MA, Attorney Richard C. Woods provides experienced representation to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
If you’ve suffered because of a medical mistake, talk directly with Greater Boston medical malpractice lawyer Richard C. Woods — not a staffer or intake team. With more than 40 years in Massachusetts courtrooms, he offers steady guidance and clear communication from start to finish.
When Medical Care Falls Short
Doctors, nurses, and hospitals are trusted to provide care that meets professional standards. When they fail to do so, the consequences can be devastating — from lasting injury to loss of life.
Greater Boston medical malpractice lawyer Richard C. Woods helps patients and families hold negligent providers accountable while guiding them through the complex and emotional legal process that follows. Drawing on decades of experience inside the Massachusetts court system, he brings steady judgment and clear communication to every case.
Hospitals and their insurers often fight to deny or minimize claims. Working with an experienced attorney helps level that playing field, ensuring your case receives the attention and persistence it deserves.
“Medical malpractice cases demand patience, preparation, and precision — not volume.”
Common Types of Medical Malpractice
Attorney Woods represents clients in a range of malpractice claims, including:
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Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
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Surgical errors or wrong-site surgery
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Medication and prescription mistakes
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Anesthesia errors
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Birth injuries and prenatal negligence
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Failure to obtain informed consent
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Hospital and nursing negligence
Each case is unique, but all share a common goal — holding medical professionals accountable when preventable harm occurs.
Understanding Your Rights
Medical negligence cases in Massachusetts are among the most complex in personal injury law.
Richard helps clients navigate strict filing deadlines, expert testimony requirements, and pre-trial screening panels with confidence and care.
He ensures clients understand:
How liability is proven in malpractice cases
What evidence strengthens a claim
What compensation may cover (medical costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs)
Why Experience Inside the Courts Matters
Before becoming an attorney, Richard worked within the Massachusetts court system. That insider’s perspective helps him anticipate how judges and opposing counsel think — and how to build stronger cases for his clients.
Raised by a Massachusetts judge, Richard also brings a lifelong respect for the justice system and the people it serves. His clients benefit from that legacy of fairness and diligence in every case.
Why Choose a Greater Boston Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Decades of legal experience in and around the Massachusetts court system
Insight from both sides of the courtroom — within the Massachusetts court system and as a practicing attorney
Direct communication — clients speak with Richard, not a staff member
Ethical, compassionate representation focused on real results
Serving clients throughout Greater Boston and across Massachusetts
Learn more about all our personal injury services on our Personal Injury page.
Schedule a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical negligence, talk directly with Attorney Richard C. Woods. He’ll review your case personally and help you understand your rights and next steps.
Call (781) 438-6600 or contact the firm today to discuss your case confidentially.
For more information on accident and injury law, visit the Mass.gov Accident & Injury Resource.
Free Consultations. Personal Attention. Proven Results.
Disclaimer: Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case depends on its own facts and circumstances.