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People who are involved in motor vehicle crashes, particularly ones that occur at high speeds, can suffer serious injuries. Some of these are catastrophic. Spinal cord injuries are among the most severe outcomes that can occur in these collisions. A spinal cord...
A serious crash can disrupt your health and finances. The strength of your claim often depends on the evidence you can present. Why evidence matters under Oregon law Oregon uses a fault-based system. You must show another driver acted negligently and caused your...
When a woman goes into a labor center or hospital in labor, her vitals are monitored, but she’s not the only patient. The labor team also has to ensure the baby is stable throughout labor and delivery. This is done through fetal monitoring, which can occur externally...
You finish dinner near the University of Oregon and tap your phone to hail a ride home. Minutes later, another driver strikes your Uber or Lyft, leaving you with injuries and a damaged phone. You might assume the process for getting your medical bills paid is the same...
You probably went to the emergency room (ER) expecting care, not more problems. If a rushed exam or missed diagnosis in an Oregon emergency room made your condition worse, you might wonder what kinds of compensation could be available. Understanding the types of...
After a car crash or accident, you are likely dealing with pain, medical bills, stress and anxiety. During this difficult time, many people unknowingly make mistakes that can drastically reduce the compensation they stand to receive. Understanding these common errors...
You did everything right. You went to your appointments, followed your doctor's instructions and trusted the people caring for you and your baby. So when something went wrong during your pregnancy or delivery, it is natural to wonder whether it could have been...
During pregnancy, your body is sensitive to changes. When pain occurs, it is normal to seek your doctor’s insight. However, if you mentioned significant symptoms but your doctor dismissed them, they may have breached their duty of care. What your physician should have...
A difficult labor can shift from manageable to dangerous in minutes. In that window, clinicians must balance clinical judgment with the legal duty to recognize deterioration, escalate appropriately and intervene within a reasonable time. When it comes to legal...
Welcoming a newborn should be a joyful time. However, noticing unusual behaviors or injuries can raise serious concerns. Some birth traumas happen because of medical mistakes or preventable errors, and spotting warning signs early can affect your child’s health and...