On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | May 30, 2018 | Firm News
If you are a member of the Massachusetts workforce, you may find comfort in knowing that your employer carries workers’ compensation insurance that will cover you if you should suffer a workplace injury. However, are you familiar with the procedures you must...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | May 30, 2018 | Firm News
When the American workforce was new, no one paid much attention to safety, and workers’ compensation was a long time away. As workers’ suffered injury after injury and became sickened due to materials used at work, it became clear these things were...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | May 21, 2018 | Failure To Diagnose
When discussing or thinking about failure to diagnose, conditions that affect the skin are often overlooked. Because people can see most of their skin every day, they may think that nothing is wrong. However, many patients may not notice the symptoms associated with...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | May 15, 2018 | Hospital Negligence
Mistakes on the part of any hospital employee can pose significant injury risks to you or a hospitalized family member. Most of us expect these medical professionals to provide competent, if not extraordinary, medical care to each person in need. Most of the time,...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | May 8, 2018 | Firm News
Common sense will tell you that any occupation could be dangerous in its own unique way. However, as nearly everyone recognizes, some jobs are inherently more dangerous than others. A recent report concerning on-the-job deaths in Massachusetts shines a harsh spotlight...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | May 1, 2018 | Orthopedic Malpractice
Any case involving medical negligence will have its own unique set of difficulties to overcome, and orthopedic malpractice is no exception. While courts do not purposely make it difficult for malpractice victims, they do require proof of negligence. If a simple...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | May 1, 2018 | Blog
Many workplaces in Massachusetts expose workers to hazards that could cause harm and days off work. Depending on the type of industry in which you work, you might be at a higher risk of contracting a disease than suffering bodily injuries. Some develop over time and...
