When a patient turns to his or her medical care provider, there is an assumption that the care given will meet a certain standard. This includes getting an accurate diagnosis for illness, something that is necessary in order to receive the right treatment. This is...
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When is a stillbirth the result of medical negligence?
Every year, numerous families in Oregon and elsewhere are affected by stillbirths. Mothers can do everything right, take every possible precaution to protect their unborn children, but some things they can’t see on their own. Women depend on medical providers to...
Diagnosing birth-related brain injuries early is a must
Every year, children all over the country, many right here in Oregon, are born with brain damage due to receiving an inadequate amount of oxygen during the labor and delivery process. There are many reasons why this happens. In some cases, medical negligence is to...
Common birth injuries and why they happen
It is devastating for an Oregon family to learn that their newborn baby suffered an injury during the birth process. Birth can be unpredictable and risky for both the mother and the baby, which is why doctors and care providers must be especially vigilant and...
Do I have a birth injury case?
Welcoming your child into the world was supposed to be one of the most exciting days of your life. Unfortunately, your labor and delivery did not go as smoothly as planned, and shortly after, signs that your child was harmed during, or even long before, entering the...
When is a cesarean section a medical necessity?
In the past, women with complicated pregnancies faced the likelihood of difficult and complicated deliveries. Thanks to medical advancements, there are options for those for whom a natural delivery is not possible, such as through a cesarean delivery. There are...
Woman left with brain injury after delivering daughter
It isn’t entirely uncommon for mothers in Oregon or elsewhere to suffer injuries during childbirth. When they do, particularly when those injuries are life-changing, it is reasonable to question if medical negligence was to blame. For the last several months, the...
When doctors fail to diagnose and treat preeclampsia
While most women in Oregon and elsewhere have unremarkable pregnancies -- meaning they make it through without any significant issues -- some experience complications. One of the most common pregnancy-related complications is preeclampsia. If a doctor fails to...
Why do birth injuries happen, and are they preventable?
When patients are under the care of a doctor, they trust that medical professionals will provide them with care that meets a certain standard. Pregnant women depend on their care providers to keep a close eye on the development of their pregnancy and catch any...
Mother in another state wins birth injury case
When a woman is pregnant, she trusts her doctor to help her through the pregnancy and come out on the other side of it with a healthy child. It is unfortunate that every year, numerous women in Oregon and elsewhere find themselves or their children hurt due to their...