Eugene Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Most patients never expect their doctors to make mistakes. After all, physicians receive years of education and special training in patient care. They should know what is in a patient’s best interest and how to take steps to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Unfortunately, doctors and other health care practitioners make critical errors in their practices every day.

Medical malpractice is the failure of a person in the health care industry to obey the correct standards of care, resulting in harm or death to a patient. If you or someone you love is a victim, the Eugene medical malpractice lawyers at Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC may be able to help you recover compensation. Contact us today for a free case evaluation at our office nearest to you.

Why Choose Us?

Eugene, OR Medical Malpractice Laws

Oregon’s definition of medical malpractice is a negligent action or omission by a doctor or another health care professional that someone in the same role and circumstance would not have committed. If a doctor did not order the right tests, for example, leading to the harmful failure to diagnose a serious health condition, that doctor may be guilty of medical malpractice. When medical malpractice causes a patient injury or illness, the victim may have grounds for a civil lawsuit in Oregon.

Any error a reasonable and prudent practitioner would not have made in a similar situation could constitute medical malpractice in Oregon. Medical malpractice can take the form of misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, prescription errors, overdose, negligent nursing care, hospital negligence, dental negligence, surgical mistakes, anesthesia errors and birth injuries. Discuss a possible case with our attorneys today.

Compensation Available

Seeking compensation for an injury or hospital infection due to medical malpractice could help you and your family achieve closure and peace of mind for the future. Your family may be eligible for a financial award that allows you to pay for your outstanding medical bills, future necessary medical care, and lost past and future earnings. You could also receive an award for noneconomic losses such as pain, suffering, distress, anguish, fear and loss of consortium. Oregon only caps damage awards in wrongful death medical malpractice cases ($500,000 maximum in noneconomic damages).

Hospitals in Eugene, Oregon

While there is only one licensed hospital in the city of Eugene, there are several serving Lane County.

Hospital Address City County License
Number
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center 1460 G Street Springfield Lane 14-070
Oregon State Hospital Junction City 29398 Recovery Way Junction City Lane 14-1474
Peace Harbor Medical Center 400 9Th Street Florence Lane 14-0711
Peace health Cottage Grove Community Medical Center 1515 Village Drive Cottage Grove Lane 40-0223
Sacred Heart Medical Center – Riverbend 3333 Riverbend Drive Springfield Lane 14-0014
Sacred Heart University District 1255 Hilyard Street Eugene Lane 14-1467

If you or a loved one were injured as a result of medical negligence in one of these, or any other, hospital or healthcare facility, we can help.

Contact a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Eugene

A medical malpractice case in Eugene can involve complex and difficult laws. Going through your claim alone could make you vulnerable to insurance bad faith tactics, which could ultimately reduce your award. Hiring an attorney, on the other hand, enables you to match the power of a hospital or health care center’s insurance company.

A Portland personal injury lawyer from Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys PC will know what methods to use to fight for fair and full compensation for your related damages. Find out what your medical malpractice lawsuit might be worth today. Call (503) 226-6361 or contact us online to arrange your free consultation.