Medical Malpractice

Breast Cancer Malpractice Attorneys

Breast cancer can only be cured when it is diagnosed and treated in a timely manner.  Early detection is key to a successful outcome.  If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with breast cancer after a delayed or wrongly interpreted mammogram, you may be entitled to compensation for your past and future cancer related medical expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, emotional distress, and other damages.

Breast cancer malpractice is a serious form of medical negligence that can have devastating consequences for patients and their families. These cases are complex and require the expertise of a qualified attorney who can prove through medical expert testimony that your doctor failed to meet the standard of care and caused you harm. You deserve to get justice and accountability for the harm you have suffered.

At our law firm, we have a team of experienced breast cancer malpractice attorneys who have successfully represented numerous clients in similar situations. We have a high success rate and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients in cases involving failures to diagnose or delayed diagnoses of breast cancer. We will review your medical records and breast imaging, consult with medical and radiology experts, and build a strong case on your behalf if we receive medical expert support for your claim. We will also negotiate with the insurance companies and fight for your rights in court to hold the wrongdoers accountable.

We can handle any type of breast cancer malpractice case, including:

Failure to order or timely perform mammograms or other diagnostic tests

  • Women are entitled to receive annual screening mammograms when they are 40 years old.  Even if those tests are not scheduled, women should be informed of their right to routine screening after age 40.
  • Some women, including those with strong family histories of breast cancer or with genetic testing positive for BRCA gene variants, are entitled to receive screening or diagnostic testing earlier than age 40 or more frequently than once per year.
  • Sometimes there will be clinical findings or palpable breast lumps that require screening or diagnostic testing outside of normal guidelines as well.
  • When women are not offered necessary screening and diagnostic testing and their breast cancer diagnosis is delayed, they may have a medical malpractice claim.

Failure to interpret radiology or diagnostic test results correctly

  • Often mammograms and breast MRIs are misinterpreted as being normal when there are abnormalities that should result in a biopsy or tissue sample being obtained.  When that testing does not happen, breast cancer diagnoses can be delayed and the patient may have a medical malpractice claim.

Failure to follow up on abnormal imaging studies or test results

  • Sometimes an abnormal finding on imaging or biopsy will be reported, but the ordering physician either never receives the report or never relays the report results to the patient, resulting in a delayed diagnosis of cancer.  These types of communication breakdowns may also lead to medical malpractice claims.

Failure to refer to a specialist

  • When a breast cancer finding is identified or a diagnosis is made, patients are entitled to consultation with medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists, as well as genetic counselors if there are concerns regarding family history or a genetic variant to the cancer.  If a patient is not referred to appropriate specialists to receive the treatment they need for their breast cancer and the patient suffers harm, the patient may have a medical malpractice claim.

Failure to treat breast cancer appropriately

  • Different breast cancers respond to different treatment modalities.
  • Sometimes surgical removal of a breast cancer is incomplete, such as when the surgical margins or remaining tissue still contains cancer cells.
  • When a patient received improper or incomplete treatment of breast cancer and suffers harm through further cancer progression or recurrence as a result, the patient may have a medical malpractice claim.

Misdiagnosis of breast cancer as being benign or another breast condition

  • Sometimes mammograms or even breast biopsy specimens are diagnosed as showing cancer, when they are actually benign.  When that happens, women improperly diagnosed as having cancer may unnecessarily undergo mastectomy or other cancer treatment, which should have been avoided.  Women who suffer harm from unnecessary medical treatment may have a medical malpractice claim.

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We know how devastating it can be to suffer from breast cancer malpractice. You don’t have to face this alone. Contact us today for a free consultation to determine if you may have a viable claim and, if you do, we will do everything we can to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

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“Mark and his team at Abramson, Brown & Dugan handled our family’s case with a degree of collaboration and compassion that surpassed our highest hopes. They listened patiently to our concerns, crafted their strategy accordingly, and regularly updated us on their progress. We enjoyed an open line of communication for our countless questions, each of them answered promptly and politely. And through the worrisome times that inevitably came with our case, we took great comfort in our belief that we were in the best of hands—a belief that was ultimately validated. Though we would hope to never again need their services, should that need ever arise we would not hesitate to call on Mark and his team.“

“Working with Nick Abramson and the team at Abramson, Brown & Dugan was nothing short of extraordinary. Nick helped me navigate the most difficult time in my life—the premature and heartbreaking loss of a beloved family member due to medical malpractice. From our very first conversation, Nick demonstrated not only deep legal expertise, but also profound empathy, patience, and compassion.

He took the time to understand the unique circumstances of our case, always made sure I felt informed and supported, and never once treated me like “just another client.” His calm presence and unwavering commitment brought a sense of clarity and justice during a time that felt overwhelming and uncertain.

Nick and his firm are truly the gold standard for medical malpractice attorneys in New Hampshire. Their professionalism, integrity, and humanity shine through in everything they do. I am forever grateful for their guidance and advocacy, and I cannot recommend Nick Abramson highly enough. I still reach out to Nick every holiday season to thank him and to remind him that he has hero status in our family.”

“I cannot express how thankful my husband and I are that we found Mark and Nick at Abramson Brown & Dugan. They have fought fiercely for our family, with a compassion that can only be expressed by people who are sincere to their very core. They have spent countless hours on the phone with my husband and I, as well as through email correspondences, video, and in-person meetings—answering questions, keeping us up to date on everything happening with our case, and to check-in out of genuine concern for our wellbeing. They have made this process as painless as they possibly can for us, and have fought tirelessly for our family. I would not trust anybody more than I trust these two, or this firm. New Hampshire is the luckiest state because it has these two fighting for those whose lives have been tragically impacted by the carelessness of others; They WILL hold them accountable.
To note: They have an endless library of medical literature as well and, believe me, they read them!“

“I contacted Kevin after a recommendation from several attorneys and family members that he was the best of the best. My husband passed away and we filed a lawsuit and after 2 years, we settled it for a large amount. Although the money did not change anything, the fact that Kevin and his staff expressed so much understanding and compassion to me and my children’s situation, it made the process so much easier. They went above and beyond to ensure that we had the best possible outcome to our lawsuit from start to finish. I will recommend them to anyone that is facing a difficult situation and need advice or want to move forward with a lawsuit. They are top notch. Thank you!”

“It’s hard to find the words to express how grateful I am to have had Mark and Nick represent my family. The knowledge, compassion, and dedication of everyone we worked with at ABD was remarkable. Mark and Nick’s veracity is unparalleled. Even though a devastating event brought about the circumstances, they provided some semblance of relief for me and my children. I would readily recommend this firm with the utmost confidence.”

“I am truly grateful to have found Kevin, Elie, Amy, and the rest of the gang over at ABD. It was a long and grueling 2 1/2 years, frequently having to dig up and relive my fiancés untimely passing. What made that experience bearable was this team. Their heart, compassion, and intense knowledge for the subject matter made it so that I could feel safe(r) throughout this process, and ensured that my sweet little boy who lost his father will always be taken care of. Thank you for holding my hand in those dark times and helping me cross to the other side. I do not know where I would be without you all.“

“It’s hard to express how thankful I am that I contacted Abramson, Brown & Dugan to represent me in a wrongful death claim for my husband’s passing. The whole team treated me with kindness and compassion, from Kevin Dugan to Elie Maalouf and Amy Twombly, during the most difficult and stressful time of my life. I felt strongly supported by them through the whole process and would confidently recommend them!”

“My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Holly at ARBD. She was very helpful, and we feel she went above and beyond for us. She cared about our situation. She was open and honest throughout the extremely stressful process. I highly recommend contacting ARBD if the need arises.”

“Holly and her team at Abramson, Brown & Dugan Attorneys were a pleasure to work with. They are extremely professional and attentive and I am greatly appreciative of all their helpful. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a firm to represent them.“

“I highly recommend this firm. They took my case and in less than a year won a settlement I was very pleased with. Jared worked hard for me and maintained excellent communication throughout.”

“Compassionate and professional, Abramson, Brown & Dugan are a trustworthy and talented firm. As a client I was kept up to date and always felt informed in the process. They showed an enormous amount of sensitivity to a tough situation and fought hard for our case. I will forever be grateful and can recommend them without hesitation.“

“Using Abramson, Brown & Dugan was the one shining star in an otherwise terrible time for me. They represented me with care and compassion.. yet at the same time, with rock-solid knowledge about how to proceed. Mark and Holly were there any time I needed them. They kept me up to date at all times and gave me confidence in the course we were taking. What’s more.. it was professional and thorough. When it comes to personal injury attorneys, I think a lot of people think of those yelling lawyers on TV commercials… this is a much different experience. Professional, friendly, and dependable. That’s how I found them. In the end, it was the best decision to use their services. I’ve recommended this firm to several people.. I wouldn’t do that if I didn’t think highly of them.“

“You need look no further than Abramson, Brown & Dugan Attorneys to represent you. After being injured in a serious car accident, Elie Maalouf, an attorney with the firm, and his team worked diligently to gather the mountains of information from hospitals and doctors. And, they continued to follow-up with me during my recovery. They also did an outstanding job during the mediation process to maximize my settlement from the insuranance company. Attorney Maalouf definitely upholds the sterling reputation of Abramson, Brown & Dugan.“

“Choosing Abramson, Brown & Dugan to represent us in our medical malpractice case was one of the best choices we have ever made. They changed my life in ways I never expected possible. Nick, Mark, Eva, and the whole team at AB&D not only did an incredible job on our case, but they treated us like we were their family. No matter how trivial I felt my questions were, they ALWAYS made me feel heard and validated. They were in constant communication with us, they made sure we knew and understood everything that was happening, and they were completely transparent about the status of our case and their views about the strengths and weaknesses. As someone who never had any experience in Pershing a case, they made it easy and never made us feel like we didn’t have any sort of control in the case. They represented us, in that they stood WITH us as we went through the stages of the case. They fought so hard on our behalf to make sure that our lives were changed for the better. We always felt like we were in the best hands, and that they actually personally cared about the outcome of the case. It was not just “another case” to them, it felt absolutely amazing knowing they were only going to accept anything but the best for us. I can’t imagine recommending anyone more highly than I would recommend this law firm.“

“Mark and the Team are a definite asset to have on your side. Some cases are more difficult then others I’m sure, but I can tell you that this legal team from day one, to the last day, and beyond made a very difficult undertaking, during a very sensitive period in my families life as easy as it could be for us. They take the time on a personal level to always stay in touch and break things down so everything can be understood. I always felt that there was 100% transparency between the team and I during a tough legal battle. I had each attorneys personal number, and could call anytime I had questions or concerns at all. Even though this started during covid and we had to communicate through online meetings, They always made it feel as if they were right here by my side. Always realistic with me on expectations, and any up’s and down’s we might have endured. And always kept close on both a professional, and personal level with me. if I could have given them 10 stars, I would have!“

“Kevin Dugan and Elie Maalouf did a phenomenal job of representing my case. They both communicated with me in a very effective manner throughout the entire process. Kevin and Elie were consistently compassionate about the nature of the case, which was very important to me. I always felt that I could discuss my thoughts and questions with either of them at any time, and they would always reply in a prompt manner. I was always treated respectfully and I knew that they were passionate about advocating for me. To put it simply, they genuinely cared about representing me to their best of their ability and they worked tirelessly to represent the truth. I am very grateful that their skillful representation resulted in a successful resolution. I am very pleased that I chose their law firm because of their level of care, commitment, and professionalism.“

“This law firm is the best!!! I didn’t think I had a chance with my case, but they came through with flying colors. Atty: Holly Haines was very easy to talk to and she spoke in language we could understand. She kept us up to date and informed on the process at all times. Highly recommend this law firm and would definitely choose them again if in need of legal advice in the future.“

“I knew I was a victim of medical malpractice and had information to support my claim, so I was surprised to discover how hard it was to find a lawyer. A major firm in Concord and one in Boston reviewed my material but didn’t take my case. It didn’t seem important to them. I had almost given up. Then I contacted Holly Haines of Abramson, Brown & Dugan in Concord. She reviewed my material, did an impressive amount of her own research and said she would be delighted to represent me. Over the next year or so she worked on my behalf to gather more material to support my case. And she kept in touch. She was friendly, yet professional. She also patiently and promptly answered all of my question, which was important because I’d never been involved in a legal case. I strongly recommend Holly and this firm.“

“They handled my motorcycle accident very well, I highly recommend them. Elie was fantastic to work with.”

“These top notch attorneys are the absolute best!

I honestly can’t believe the extensive amount of work that went into making sure I got the maximum payout for my husbands medical malpractice suit. All of the attorneys were very sensitive to not involve me when I wasn’t needed, they kept me updated with important information and dates, they listened when I needed to be heard, and would shield me from things I didn’t want to see or know. I truly appreciate how they handled everything. Kevin Dugan hired several of the absolute best doctors from around the country to report on their professional opinion of the case and he put together a very strong argument against the defendants. They really had no choice but to settle the case. Everyone at Abramson, Brown & Dugan were sensitive, kind, concerned, and even light hearted when I needed it most. I heard they were the absolute best winning attorneys in the state and now I know why!”

“Very empathetic and supportive from start to finish of our case. Thank you!“

“Nick and Melisa were fantastic to work with and did an amazing job. Nick listened to our requests, provided compassionate advice and fought hard to achieve the best possible outcome for our case. I would highly recommend this law firm and thank them for helping our family through a difficult time.“

“From the beginning, all of the team at Abrams, Brown and Dugan Law Firm made me feel comfortable and heard, especially Attorney Elie Maalouf. They all had a deep understanding and compassion for my medical problems and anxiety about my decline. Elie Maalouf, Holly Haines, and Kevin Dugan used their skills and expertise so that I could find hope for my future. I highly recommend them to any one looking for help with medical malpractice.“

“Our experience with this firm was phenomenal, from beginning to end. We could not have asked for a better outcome for our case. They warmly and professionally walked us through a tremendously difficult time and ultimately achieved a life-changing outcome for my son. They made sure the entire process for us was as easy and painless as possible and the whole team is simply wonderful.“

“Unquestionably the best medical malpractice lawyers in the state of New Hampshire!
Tragically, I found myself in need of expert legal counsel following a serious medical accident that left my family devastated. After detailed research, I found that Abramson, Brown and Dugan had the best reputation in NH for handling serious cases. After working hand-in-hand with them throughout this most difficult process, I was not disappointed in my selection. Their professionalism, honesty, attention to detail, legal expertise, and ability to extract the justice deserved is impeccable.
I highly recommend Abramson, Brown and Dugan without hesitation!“

“This firm is staffed with the most knowlegeable attorneys, very caring and understanding. They represented my case , gathered all the information needed in a timely manner, it was a success. Holly Haines and her team got the job done. You all rock“

“I would like to thank Holly and everyone at Abramson,Brown,& Dugan, For all their hard work they did on my behalf during my case. Thank you again your firm has really change my life.“

“The care Abramson, Brown & Dugan took in my case, specifically Holly, was superb. I cannot thank them enough for the good care.“

“Strongly recommend. Holly Haines was so caring and helpful.“