While we are accustomed to dealing with the legal issues surrounding birth injuries, Oregon women and their loved ones also typically suffer injuries that are difficult to remediate through the court system. That is why we believe in a compassionate approach to this...
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Notifying Oregon mothers of health risks before delivery
Expectant Oregon mothers no doubt hope the birth of their children is free of complications. However, sometimes problems in delivery can suddenly arise, necessitating quick decisions by a doctor to deliver the child. In the heat of an emergency, though, there may not...
Why is the maternal death rate so high?
If you are an Oregon mom-to-be, you probably are thrilled with the thought of giving birth to a healthy baby. You therefore take all the advice you can get from your doctor and other sources about all the things you should do during your pregnancy to assure that your...
The truth about maternal birth injuries
Oregon law requires any plaintiff to satisfy certain requirements during the course of a medical malpractice case, and those involving birth injuries are no exception. In particular, one must prove that an injury has occurred. However, silence and corresponding...
Why home births are dangerous
Expectant mothers in Oregon who have decided to have a home birth may want to rethink that decision. As reported in The New York Times, 2012 Oregon statistics showed that babies delivered in planned home births had a death rate nearly seven times that of babies born...
Birth trauma risks of vacuum extraction
At the Law Office of Robert A. Miller in Oregon, we know that the birth of a child is one of the happiest experiences of your life. Sometimes, however, a baby encounters difficulties when moving through the birth canal and the doctor recommends using a vacuum...
What are common types of birth injuries?
Expecting mothers in Oregon have a tiresome and rewarding ride ahead of them. However, childbirth can still potentially be dangerous even in the modern age of medicine. We at the Law Office of Robert A. Miller are here to help you in the unthinkable instance that...
What are the types and effects of birth injuries?
Oregon's expecting mothers just like you rely heavily on medical professionals to keep both you and your child safe. Unfortunately, cases of medical malpractice do occur, and that's when the Law Office of Robert A. Miller can step in to help guide you through this...
Does your baby have Erb’s Palsy?
Bringing a child into the world can be one of the most incredible experiences of your life, but some mistakes made during the delivery can lead to devastating consequences. Many babies in Oregon and across the country suffer from Erb's Palsy, a condition that can...
Aging doctor population a growing concern
Oregon patients need to be able to trust their doctors, but with the age of many M.D.s on the rise, some believe the only way to prevent harm to patients is through testing. As the Chicago Tribune reports, nearly a quarter of doctors in the United States are 65 or...