The Massachusetts Appeals Court has upheld a $35.4 million verdict from 2015, in a medical malpractice lawsuit (Larkin v. Johnston) involving injury to a mother during childbirth. The lawsuit was brought by a 28-year-old mother who was left
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Lubin & Meyer Sets the Pace with Four Multimillion Dollar Verdicts in First Half of 2018
In the first six months of 2018, medical malpractice law firm Lubin & Meyer PC has achieved four multimillion dollar jury verdicts — including a rarely seen “gross negligence” verdict — more than any other firm in the Commonwealth.The verdicts
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Diagnostic Error Study Shows Getting A Second Opinion is Worth the Effort
Misdiagnosis and Delay in Diagnosis of Cancer and Other Diseases Is Common — Especially in Younger and Female Patients
A recent study reveals that among patients who sought a second opinion at the prestigious Mayo Clinic, more than 20% had
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New Stroke Treatment Guidelines for Thrombectomy and Clot-dissolving Drug
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has published new guidelines that would make more patients eligible for critical treatments to remove or dissolve blood clots that cause strokes. The guidelines, based on the most recent science available, were published in
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Know The Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
While the American Cancer Society does not recommend screening for persons of average risk of lung cancer, it does recommend screening for those who are at high risk of lung cancer due to cigarette
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Medical Errors Experienced by 41% of Americans
New Survey Reveals Patient Attitudes on Patient Safety
A new survey reveals that 41% of Americans have experienced a medical error while receiving healthcare.According to the national survey, Americans’ Experiences with Medical Errors and Views on Patient Safety, by
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Sepsis: Raising Awareness of the Number 1 Killer of Patients in Hospitals
What is sepsis?
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is life-threatening, and without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly cause tissue damage, organ failure, and death. According to information compiled by the Sepsis Alliance,
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Women Dying in Childbirth in U.S. — A Preventable Tragedy
Lubin & Meyer Maternal Death Case Prompts State Probe at MetroWest Medical Center
The Boston Globe’s Liz Kowalczyk exposes a worrisome trend — an increase in the maternal mortality rate — in her July 30 article in response to the
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When Gallbladder Surgery Goes Wrong
Less invasive laparoscopic gallbladder surgery has record of serious medical mistakes
Removal of the gallbladder is a common surgery (also known as cholecystectomy) and is either performed as an “open” surgery where a surgeon removes the gallbladder through a large
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How Safe Is Your Hospital?
Check Your Hospital’s Latest Safety Report Card
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade was launched in 2012 to help increase awareness of hospital errors, injuries, accidents and infections. Since 2012, the Leapfrog Group has been assigning A, B, C, D and
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