Everyone makes a big deal about the care women receive while pregnant -- and for good reason. Proper prenatal care can help ensure the health and safety of both mom and baby. If a mom or baby suffers an injury, or worse, due to receiving improper prenatal care,...
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How long do I have to file a birth injury lawsuit?
Some birth-related injuries are obvious from the get-go, while others take time to become apparent. In either case, parents of children affected by such injuries may find themselves spending a lot of their time getting their children the help they need rather than...
Cerebral palsy sometimes the result of medical negligence
No parent envisions giving birth to a child with special needs. Unfortunately, every year in Oregon and elsewhere, it happens to numerous parents whose children are born with cerebral palsy. This is a devastating diagnosis that affects both the child and his or her...
The impact of a delayed cancer diagnosis is substantial
When a patient turns to his or her medical care provider, there is an assumption that the care given will meet a certain standard. This includes getting an accurate diagnosis for illness, something that is necessary in order to receive the right treatment. This is...
When is a stillbirth the result of medical negligence?
Every year, numerous families in Oregon and elsewhere are affected by stillbirths. Mothers can do everything right, take every possible precaution to protect their unborn children, but some things they can’t see on their own. Women depend on medical providers to...
Diagnosing birth-related brain injuries early is a must
Every year, children all over the country, many right here in Oregon, are born with brain damage due to receiving an inadequate amount of oxygen during the labor and delivery process. There are many reasons why this happens. In some cases, medical negligence is to...
Common birth injuries and why they happen
It is devastating for an Oregon family to learn that their newborn baby suffered an injury during the birth process. Birth can be unpredictable and risky for both the mother and the baby, which is why doctors and care providers must be especially vigilant and...
Do I have a birth injury case?
Welcoming your child into the world was supposed to be one of the most exciting days of your life. Unfortunately, your labor and delivery did not go as smoothly as planned, and shortly after, signs that your child was harmed during, or even long before, entering the...
When is a cesarean section a medical necessity?
In the past, women with complicated pregnancies faced the likelihood of difficult and complicated deliveries. Thanks to medical advancements, there are options for those for whom a natural delivery is not possible, such as through a cesarean delivery. There are...