On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jun 25, 2011 | Surgical Errors
In our previous post we discussed a new study from Weill Cornell Medical College which indicates that medical malpractice lawsuit payouts go to almost as many claims based on outpatient malpractice as hospital malpractice claims. The researchers looked at payouts from...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jun 23, 2011 | Surgical Errors
We have discussed medical malpractice errors in Boston hospitals in previous posts. Many Boston residents suffer severe personal injuries from medical mistakes in area hospitals every day. Medical mistakes such as surgical errors can permanently scar or disfigure a...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jun 18, 2011 | Surgical Errors
Next summer Medicaid is set to stop paying for treatment that is necessary due to medical malpractice mistakes. The director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said that the nonpayment of malpractice injuries by Medicare will encourage better patient...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jun 17, 2011 | Surgical Errors
In our last post we discussed the Veterans’ Administration’s release of data tracking the amount of medical malpractice litigation that occurs against Boston’s VA Medical Center. Some of the malpractice suits filed against the VA hospital are for...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jun 9, 2011 | Failure To Diagnose & Misdiagnosis
Medical malpractice impacts Boston residents regardless of occupation or income level. Even veterans in the Boston area are injured from hospital negligence and recently released statistics from the Veterans’ Administration reveal the extent of malpractice...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jun 7, 2011 | Birth Injuries
Pregnancy and birth is an exciting and yet stressful time for Boston parents. Parents have many concerns about the health of the mother and child, but obstetrics negligence should not be among these concerns. The victims of OB/GYN malpractice are Boston children and...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jun 4, 2011 | Surgical Errors
In our previous post we discussed the case of one surgeon who moved to another state after allegedly killing two patients through surgical errors. The surgeon was able to relocate with a clean record despite medical board disciplinary action and continues to operate...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Jun 3, 2011 | Surgical Errors
Surgical malpractice is something that many Boston area patients and people around the country fear. When a patient goes in for surgery, simple mistakes can result in lifelong disability or even wrongful death. Surgeons accused of malpractice are sometimes reprimanded...
