Eugene residents seek emergency medical care on a daily basis. Due to the nature of the injury or medical condition, emergency medical treatment often requires extra patient care and attention. Most patients never contemplate being subjected to injuries or...
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Family wins wrongful death lawsuit in lack of blood case
Going under the knife for a Eugene medical operation can be scary. One's mind can be plagued with thoughts of things that can go wrong, such as wrong-site surgeries, nicked organs and unnecessary surgeries. Unfortunately, these occurrences are frequent enough...
Prescription drug overdoses on the rise in Oregon
Wrongful death claims are something never contemplated by most Oregonians. However, due to the prevalence of medical mistakes and malpractice, it is important for residents to be aware of their legal rights should a family member be the victim of a fatal...
Wrongful death claim filed over flesh-eating bacteria death
The sudden death of a loved one can be devastating for Oregon families. The hardship can be magnified if the loss was preventable and caused by a medical mistake. This is the unfortunate experience of one California family, who has filed a Wrongful death claim...
New rules aimed at malpractice during office-based surgeries
Every day, thousands of Oregonians undergo surgeries or see physicians for a variety of medical conditions. Especially when it comes to out patient surgery, most patients have little to fear and never expect problems to arise. Unfortunately, even the most...
Investigation into unexpected death of veteran at Roseburg VA
The death of a local veteran at the Roseburg VA Medical Center has sparked an investigation into the medical facility and the veteran's care. The 61-year-old veteran checked into the hospital in June for a routine hernia operation. His daughter called the...
Death of baby girl pushes Oregon midwifery reform effort
Avoidable birth injuries are often the most heartbreaking of medical malpractice cases. Injuries such as broken bones may heal over time, but others can cause serious injury or even death. Such was the tragic experience of one Oregon mother, whose infant girl...
Nursing homes heavily fined following deaths of three residents
When placing a loved one in a nursing home, Oregonians are literally placing their loved one's health and lives in the hands of the facility. Unfortunately, the health and mental state of nursing home residents often makes them extremely vulnerable to...
Fake doctor sued for wrongful death also faces criminal charges
Although Oregon doctors swear to do no harm, they still make mistakes which lead to the untimely death of patients. When this happens, victims' families are left to deal with the loss of a loved one in addition to medical bills, lost wages, funeral expenses and other...
Doctor with history of malpractice claims put on probation
Physician neglect is one of the leading causes of patient injury in Eugene. In many circumstances, this kind of negligence can lead to malpractice and wrongful death claims. It can also result in a doctor temporarily or permanently losing his or her license to...