Since doctors have years of experience and training, most patients fully trust theirs. This means most recommendations made by the medical professional are agreed to. Operations are performed, courses of treatment prescribed to, and medications taken all...
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Family wins birth injury lawsuit stemming from delayed C-section
When a mother awaits the birth of her child, she may be overcome with joy. Yet, the birthing process is a fragile one, and one which medical professionals should approach carefully. A failure to do so may result in a serious birth injury, leaving a newborn...
Failure to conduct surgery may have led to man’s wrongful death
Having an unknown medical condition can be terrifying. The discomfort and pain associated with the illness can become overbearing, leaving an individual stressed that something is seriously wrong. These individuals often go to the hospital in hopes of...
Expecting mother injured during birth, files lawsuit
While an expecting mother may be excited to give birth to her child, it is a time that can also be riddled with difficult healthcare decisions. However, a woman's ability to make adequate decisions for herself and her unborn child is dependent upon being fully...
13-year old on life support after removal of tonsils
Every year, many of Oregon's residents go to the hospital for relatively routine operations. Since these surgeries are common and performed often, it reasons to believe they would be conducted safely and effectively, thereby leading to a healed or vastly...
Delayed blood tests could result in newborn injuries
The birth of a child is meant to be an exciting time filled with happiness. Oregon mothers often look forward to taking their child home where they can start their new lives together. However, a birth injury can cut that happiness short and leave a child with a...
Delayed cancer diagnosis results in man’s death
When Oregonians go to the doctor they expect to be treated in a way that enables them to get better. However, treating a medical condition effectively is wholly dependent upon accurately diagnosing the illness. A failure to diagnose a condition or delayed...
Fatal mistake in ER results in bacterial meningitis misdiagnosis
Medical mistakes in emergency rooms are a common topic on our Eugene medical malpractice blog. Many Oregon residents may not be aware that these mistakes are a frequent problem in hospitals across the country. Wrongful death claims and medical malpractice suits...
Death of woman after ER visit results in $2.4M jury verdict
Eugene residents seek emergency medical care on a daily basis. Due to the nature of the injury or medical condition, emergency medical treatment often requires extra patient care and attention. Most patients never contemplate being subjected to injuries or...
$100,000 malpractice verdict entered against gynecologist
Readers of our malpractice blog may be interested to learn that a verdict was recently reached in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed against a prominent Oregon gynecologist. The federal case, which was the subject of a recent blog post, involves a Medford...