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...
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
How Do I Know if I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
We know that when you're suffering from an injury or severe medical problems, it can take a major toll on your family and your finances. If you feel your medical problems have been caused by malpractice, you want to protect your family from mounting costs. But how do...
What To Expect: What Will a Preeclampsia Medical Malpractice Case Look Like?
In our previous blog posts, we walked you through a few potential signs that would lead to a medical malpractice case if you suffered from preeclampsia. Today, we want to talk about the steps that will happen should you move forward with a medical malpractice case....
Recent report reveals the cause of most malpractice claims
When it comes to dealing with a medical problem, you want to know you can trust your doctor’s diagnosis. Many times, your doctor relies on various tests and clinical reports to reach a diagnosis. What if these reports turn out wrong? A recent report details a...
Neverland in the operating room
If someone asked the top three leading causes of death in the United States each year, most people would either know or correctly guess one is cancer; another is heart disease; and perhaps a third may be accidents, strokes or possibly lung disease. The CDC's top three...
Oregon House passes new medical malpractice bill
In a move that will undoubtedly change the face of medical malpractice litigation in Oregon, the state House recently passed a bill offering mediation of medical malpractice claims. This was the bill's final step before reaching the desk of Oregon's governor. Senate...
Painful neurological disorder often goes undiagnosed
The failure to diagnose a disease can be one of the most frustrating and difficult experiences encountered by Oregonians. Not only does a misdiagnosis often cause further physical pain and suffering, it can be emotionally exhausting to experience symptoms for which...
Neurosurgeon’s medical mistake gives rise to malpractice claims
Oregon patients trust that they are receiving the b est medical care from their doctors and the other members of their medical team. While most of the time patients can rest assured they are being treated by competent medical hands, medical mistakes can happen....
Hospital safety program successful in preventing medical mistakes
When going to a hospital for treatment, Oregon patients expect the best care from all their caregivers. Medical mistakes can happen, however, resulting in serious injury or even wrongful death in extreme cases. One hospital has developed a safety program specifically...
Malpractice may extend to doctors for botched autopsies
Medical malpractice can take many forms. A recent story involving an Idaho doctor demonstrates the various settings in which potential medical negligence may arise. The doctor gave up his medical license rather than fight allegations that he botched several autopsies....