On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Nov 30, 2017 | Birth Injuries
There are some medical events that should simply never happen — among them are “wrong site, procedure or patient” errors (WSPEs). When a WSPE happens, it can attract a lot of attention — especially if the result is devastating. For example, a...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Nov 28, 2017 | Doctor Errors
In Boston, Massachusetts, doctors put in long hours, working with tough patients, and sometimes sacrificing their own health to further their practice. Unfortunately, this situation results in doctors who are mentally and physically too overwrought to be at their best...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Nov 24, 2017 | Failure To Diagnose
Heart disease is a real lady-killer. In fact, it is now responsible for 1 out of every four deaths among women — and almost 2 out of 3 of those who die will have no idea that they even have a heart problem. In some cases, that’s because there’s just...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Nov 22, 2017 | Firm News
In Boston, Massachusetts, there are accidents at work sites. Some of those result in claims for workers’ compensation. The role of stress in those accidents is often overlooked. Stress, infamous for accelerating aging, can also impair judgment and directly lead...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Nov 16, 2017 | Pregnancy-Related Injuries
In most developed nations, death during childbearing and childbirth is declining — except in the United States. Death rates in the United States among pregnant women and new mothers have actually more than doubled between 1987 and 2013. Depending on where you...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Nov 14, 2017 | Firm News
Construction projects in Boston, Massachusetts, sometimes involve accidents of various kinds. Those who suffer injuries in those accidents are entitled to workers’ compensation. One is fatal electrocutions. According to a recent report from the Center for...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Nov 8, 2017 | Orthopedic Malpractice
Rhabdomyolysis, or muscle death, isn’t a term you hear that often — although it probably occurs more often than you realize. It’s important to understand the causes and symptoms of muscle death — because what starts out in a small area of the...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Nov 7, 2017 | Firm News
Boston is home to many hardworking individuals for whom English is their second language. A high percentage of them speak Spanish as their first language. When those individuals suffer injuries while working, they may need the help of others to translate from English...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Nov 2, 2017 | Nursing Negligence
The medical community is hardly immune from the opioid epidemic in this country. In fact, doctors, nurses and other staff members may steal medication from patients — especially patients who aren’t theirs. Stealing prescription painkillers from patients...
