Posted on June 2, 2016 in Firm News,Medical Malpractice,Our Blog

Our 38-year-old client collapsed at home after carrying laundry down the stairs to the laundry room. Her children called for help. EMTs responded and called the case in as an “altered mental status and stroke.” After she arrived at the emergency room, she was seen by a resident and ER doctor. She underwent a CT… read more

Posted on May 12, 2016 in Medical Malpractice,Our Blog

The Oregon Supreme Court recently ruled in a split decision that limits on damages to plaintiffs set by the Oregon Tort Claims Act are constitutional. Oregon state law caps damages owed by public bodies at $3 million. That means that even if a medical mistake results in $5 million in medical bills and future medical… read more

Posted on March 31, 2016 in Medical Malpractice,Our Blog

Posted on January 12, 2016 in General,Medical Malpractice,Our Blog

Posted on November 18, 2015 in Medical Malpractice,Our Blog

Posted on November 9, 2015 in Medical Malpractice,Medication Error,Our Blog

Posted on November 3, 2015 in Medical Malpractice,Our Blog

Paramedics represent a beacon of hope during moments of emergency. They are the ones dispatched to help injured individuals when there are calls for help. However, what happens when they do more harm than good? In the case of intubation procedures, that is usually the situation. Endotracheal Intubation (ETI) is a procedure where a plastic… read more

Posted on October 26, 2015 in Medical Malpractice,Our Blog

Septic shock is the final stage of a condition called sepsis. Sepsis occurs when infections in the body are left untreated. This usually results in chills, weakness, and a high heart rate. When left unmonitored, sepsis turns into septic shock, which can be lethal. Septic shock is a preventable illness that can occur when hospitals… read more

Posted on October 20, 2015 in Medical Malpractice,Our Blog

Cystic fibrosis is a chronic and devastating disease that progressively gets worse as time goes on. It is an illness that primarily affects the lungs but can also have adverse effects on the livers, pancreas, and intestines. Because of a genetic defect, the body produces excessive amounts of mucus that can clog ducts and passages… read more

Posted on October 16, 2015 in Medical Malpractice,Our Blog

It is estimated that one third of American adults take some form of prescription drug a day. It is very common for us to go to the doctor and be prescribed medication to treat whatever is ailing us. However, if not administered properly or if prescribed incorrectly, medication errors have the potential to cause lasting… read more