Boston Medical Malpractice and Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Lewy body dementia all too prone to misdiagnosis
There are at least 1.4 million people in Massachusetts and across the U.S. who have Lewy body dementia, yet the number may be higher due to how often this condition is misdiagnosed. Many people have not heard of it, yet LBD is more widespread than cerebral palsy,...
Arc Welders Endure Many Dangers
The heat that goes along with working as an arc welder can become downright unbearable. The arcs produced by electricity and high heat used in gas welding applications can produce up to 10,000 degrees of mostly localized heat. The exceptionally bright light also can...
Commonly misdiagnosed medical conditions
People in Massachusetts should know the truth about medical malpractice. It's not as rare as they'd hope. In fact, most people will be misdiagnosed at least once in their lives. Now, not all of these cases are the result of negligence. Sometimes many conditions share...
Retinal detachment commonly misdiagnosed in patients
Those in Massachusetts who regularly see an ophthalmologist may be interested in some of the most commonly misdiagnosed conditions in the profession. Retinal conditions and retinal detachment top the list of malpractice claims of misdiagnosed ophthalmic conditions. A...
Can electronic health records reduce patient errors?
Due to their limited exposure, patients do not always have a clear understanding of just how many medical professionals revise and interact with their records over the course of treatment. From various specialists and nurses to diagnosticians and pharmacists everyone...
How outdoor workers can protect themselves in the summer heat
Summers in Massachusetts can become too hot for outdoor workers without the proper precautions. Workers run the risk of developing a heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The symptoms of heat-related illness Heat exhaustion occurs when one loses...
Nurses can protect themselves against workplace hazards
Nurses who work in hospitals and other care facilities in Massachusetts face multiple risks while on the job. However, it may be possible to avoid these risks or mitigate the negative impacts that they can have to a person's mental and physical health. Take steps to...
Artificial intelligence may prevent prescription errors
In Massachusetts, medication errors are a frequent cause of hospitalization. Some prescription mistakes can even kill you. Whether it is an error made by your pharmacy or your doctor, these miscues can be equally dangerous. Now, artificial intelligence is being used...
Gout patients liable to be misdiagnosed
If you're a resident of Boston or Newton and you believe you were the victim of medical malpractice, then you have the right to seek compensation. Medical conditions are prone to misdiagnosis, and one of the most prominent of them is gout. This type of inflammatory...
Massachusetts workplaces are becoming more dangerous
In Boston and across the country, safety experts say that workers are facing increased dangers on the job. In 2018, 5,250 people were killed at work, a 2% increase over the year before. Some jobs are more dangerous than others: Drivers, sales workers and truck drivers...
