On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 31, 2018 | Nursing Negligence
Making the decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home or assisted living center is often fraught with guilt and worry. That’s understandable, since one-third of the residents and patients in skilled nursing facilities experience harm like...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 20, 2018 | Firm News
Occupational eye injuries can threaten the vision of workers on a short or long-term basis. In turn, this loss of vision can affect injured workers’ ability to earn an income. Fortunately, victims of workplace eye injuries are usually eligible for workers’...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 13, 2018 | Failure To Diagnose
It is an understatement to say that medical providers in Boston have a very difficult job. Tasked with juggling the huge amount of knowledge they have accrued with the symptoms of many patients can certainly be a challenge. This is especially so for general...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 8, 2018 | Firm News
Working in the manufacturing industry can be hazardous and often leads to many workers’ compensation claims. Developing and implementing good safety practices may keep workers safe, but accidents and injuries still occur. According to IndustrySafe, a safety...
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 7, 2018 | Firm News
You already know that developing cancer or heart disease can lead to death, but did you know that going to the hospital can be almost as deadly? Medical errors have severe implications for Massachusetts patients and are currently the third most common cause of death....
On behalf of Barry D. Lang, M.D. & Associates | Aug 2, 2018 | Birth Injuries
Losing a baby after it is born or when it still in the womb is a devastating experience for parents. A natural response to this loss is searching for blame. Many Massachusetts parents go through a period in which they blame themselves for the infant’s death....