Unfortunately, traumatic brain injury is a common result of a car crash. Even victims with a mild form of TBI such as concussion may experience lifelong health issues. However, innovations in testing and treatment are helping those who suffer TBI to combat the effects...
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Could the doctor have prevented your child’s birth injuries?
There is a lot to do when you are expecting a baby, and it is more than just getting the nursery ready. There are parenting and feeding methods to consider, names to be chosen and -- if necessary -- day cares facilities to visit. But on top of all of that you knew...
The basics of birth injuries
Expecting parents in Oregon generally just want what all other parents want -- a healthy child. While there is no way to prevent a child being born with or developing a disease, preventing birth injuries is very much possible. This can make it all the more devastating...
Doctors ignored woman’s symptoms, causing birth injuries
A mother is suing multiple doctors who allegedly ignored the warning signs of a very serious condition. She says that since she did not receive adequate medical attention, her son was born with multiple birth injuries. Her medical malpractice lawsuit does not include...
Mother awarded $101 million for son’s birth injuries
Parents spend months getting ready to welcome their new baby into the world. Unfortunately, all it takes is one negligent mistake or error to change all of those carefully laid plans. For Oregon parents who are raising children injured by birth injuries, the reality...
Does your child have brain injuries?
Parents tend to seek to protect their children. However, there are some instances where the actions of another party may cause undue harm to a child, beyond the parents' control. Depending on a child's developmental level, it may not be easy to determine when a child...
Key aspects of an Oregon medical malpractice claim
When physicians are not careful, their actions can have drastic and lasting effects. That is why they are held to a high standard. So, what can you do if your physician failed to uphold the proper standard? A medical malpractice claim may be beneficial. Before filing,...
Stillborn Births May Result from Birth Complications
The birth of a newborn should be a joyful time in their parents’ lives. For many Eugene parents-to-be, the months leading up to childbirth are filled with planning, preparing, and anticipating just how much their lives will change once their babies are born. Few...
Did you have a nosocomial infection that was misdiagnosed?
Perhaps you had hip or knee replacement surgery and stayed in the hospital for a couple of days afterward. Was the nosocomial infection you developed misdiagnosed at the outset? How did the infection occur? About the infection A nosocomial infection is an infectious...
Misdiagnosis may mean malpractice
Malpractice cases stem from a variety of reasons. Perhaps the most common malpractice case is a failure to diagnose a condition in a timely way. In some instances, patients may suffer significant physical and financial hardship due to a doctor's misdiagnosis. If you...