On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 27, 2011 | Birth Injuries
Birth defects are usually serious situations that are costly and emotionally difficult for Boston area families to deal with. Many birth injuries are avoidable and the result of diagnosable and treatable conditions. Equally as serious are the medical mistakes that...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 26, 2011 | Failure To Diagnose & Misdiagnosis
Medical malpractice can take many forms ranging from a surgical error to reckless physician conduct. We have covered many irresponsible doctors on this blog, including doctors who escape medical malpractice claims by moving to other states and doctors who continue to...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Even the best Boston doctors can make serious mistakes that lead to the injury or death of a patient. Many patients are becoming increasingly aware of their rights and file medical malpractice suits to hold physicians accountable for medical negligence such as...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 20, 2011 | Surgical Errors
In our last post we discussed a new Harvard study into the number of medical malpractice lawsuits faced by doctors in Boston and around the country. The study found that most physicians will be sued for surgical errors or some other type of medical negligence during...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 13, 2011 | Surgical Errors
The death of a Framingham woman has left a community wondering whether her death was the result of a surgical error at a local plastic surgery clinic. It is unclear whether the 39-year-old mother died from a breast implant surgery or a post surgery fall. The woman...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 12, 2011 | Surgical Errors
There are many contributing factors that determine whether a patient will be readmitted to a Boston hospital. Although the patient’s particular medical situation is one of the most crucial factors in a patient’s readmission, other factors such as medical...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 5, 2011 | Failure To Diagnose & Misdiagnosis
Cancer misdiagnosis is a serious problem because early detection is a key component for many cancer treatment plans. The early warning signs of cancer are widely known to many medical professionals and are publicized by organizations such as the American Cancer...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 3, 2011 | Failure To Diagnose & Misdiagnosis
Although some medical malpractice and failure to diagnose incidents are accidents, there are some unscrupulous doctors who will risk patient safety in order to make money. One doctor could face 200 years in jail for medical malpractice and health care fraud...
