Like most people in Oregon, when you go to the emergency room, you are most likely seeking treatment for a sudden illness or injury. Doctors in emergency rooms are expected to be able to provide medical care to patients suffering from a variety of different...
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Month: April 2016
Woman awarded $50 million for severe childbirth injuries
Oregon expectant women may be interested to learn about a woman who was awarded $50 million for childbirth injuries. The woman was permanently injured due to medical errors that were made during the birth of her first child. Though the woman had severe...
Hospital negligence causing patient injury
People in Oregon and around the country entrust their lives and well-being to the physicians and health care facilities they rely on for their medical treatment and care. Individuals admitted to a hospital for treatment of an injury or serious illness rarely...
Future heart failure patients may be saved by AI
Oregonians who have family medical histories that include heart failure or are at increased risk due to other factors may be interested in a technological development that seems like science fiction. In April 2016, researchers with a North Carolina health...
New tests for cancer look at DNA in blood
Oregon men may want to take a test for prostate cancer that is expected to be available within a year. Unlike the usual screening test, the PSA, this new test looks for traces of DNA in the blood that show signs of cancer. It is known as a "liquid biopsy"...
How to choose a doctor for mesothelioma
Oregon residents who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have a serious health issue that may need immediate and specialized attention. A physician who has specific expertise in this type of cancer may have knowledge of new treatments or studies being...
Legal representation for your hospital negligence case
If you or someone else in your family has experienced a medical condition that you believe may have been caused by a negligent physician, nurse or another hospital staff member, you might be able to file a claim for compensation. At our law firm, you may be...
Compensation claims related to cerebral palsy
Statistics indicate that as many as four of every 1,000 births result in cerebral palsy. An Oregon couple faced with this outcome may have numerous questions about this motor disorder, one of the most common suffered by babies. In some cases, parents may have...