One of the best ways for doctors to combat medical conditions is to prescribe medications. Though many of these drugs work, their effectiveness is based on the patient receiving the appropriate dosage. When a medical professional gives a patient too little or...
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Month: March 2014
Wrongful death lawsuit filed after heart attack mistreated
The emergency room can be life-saving. Experienced doctors and nurses typically make accurate diagnoses and treat them quickly and efficiently. Sometimes, though, medical mistakes are made and unsuspecting patients and their families fall victim. In addition to...
Emergency room delay leaves girl with permanent disability
Every year, many Oregonians go to the emergency room expecting prompt medical care. Doctors and nurses often have to decide whose condition is most significant and requires the most immediate attention. Though this process is typically successful, sometimes an...
Doctor sued for wrongful death after patient overdoses
Medications have become so common in our society that many patients take what is prescribed to them without much thought. In most cases, the results are positive as doctors have relied on their education, training and expertise to prescribe appropriate,...
Nurse delays cause permanent, serious injuries to patient
Patients often worry about what can go wrong during a medical procedure. They may fear the surgeon will operate on the wrong body part, will nick an organ, or will leave a surgical instrument inside of them. While these are all legitimate concerns, often many...
Family recovers compensation in lawsuit centered on man’s death
Surgical mistakes are a sad reality in the medical profession. No matter how many safety measures are put in place or how trained doctors are before they enter the profession, human error will likely always be a risk factor for patients. Yet, in order to ensure...
Women misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, file lawsuit
Oregonians tend to trust their doctors. After all, these professionals spend a significant portion of their lives learning of how to identify medical condition and how to treat them. Yet, doctors can be wrong. What makes it scary is since many patients are in...
Wrongful death lawsuit alleges misdiagnosis caused boy to die
Accidents happen. When Oregonians find themselves the victim of a car accident, slip and fall or any other kind of mishap, they often need medical attention. Many of these cases require minimal care and heal quite quickly. Some, though, are more damaging than...