Hospital Consent Forms: Do you Sign Away Your Rights to Sue?
Posted on December 9, 2020 in Medical Malpractice
Most of us have been to the hospital for one reason or another. Maybe you went to the hospital because you needed emergency medical care. Perhaps you went to the hospital to have a routine surgery performed or to give birth. Regardless of why a person goes to the hospital, chances are they will be… read more
Can I File Dental Malpractice In Oregon?
Posted on June 1, 2020 in Medical Malpractice
Most people dread going to the dentist. While most dental visits are uneventful, there are times when dental mistakes are made in Oregon. Did you know that you can file a dental malpractice lawsuit in Oregon if you are harmed due to the negligent or careless actions of a dental professional? Anytime you seek assistance… read more
What are the 4 D’s?
Posted on October 10, 2019 in Medical Malpractice
If you or a loved one have been injured due to a medical mistake, you need to understand what the four D’s are. The four D’s refer to the four requirements that must be present in a medical malpractice case in order for a victim to receive compensation. The four D’s include duty, deviation from… read more
Failure to Diagnose Stroke Case by ER Physician at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
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
Damage Caps in Oregon Tort Claims Act Ruled Constitutional
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
Paramedic Intubation Errors | Paulson Coletti
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