What Are the Warning Signs of a Prescription Drug Allergy?
Posted on May 13, 2024 in Medical Malpractice,Medication Error
Prescription medications are often a necessary treatment for an ailment. If your doctor tells you to take it, find out why and learn if it is the best choice for your specific situation. However, it is also critical for you to fully understand the risks that come with taking that medication – including the risk… read more
Can a Doctor Be Liable for Prescribing a Highly Addictive Drug?
Posted on May 13, 2024 in Medical Malpractice,Medication Error
Some drugs carry a risk of dependence. These drugs may still be the best course of action for treating your condition. In some situations, you may wonder if you become addicted to the drug if the doctor is liable for that. There are various situations in which you could hold the medical provider accountable, but… read more
How Does Expert Witness Testimony Factor Into Medical Malpractice Claims?
Posted on May 10, 2024 in Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a serious accusation and one that requires presenting as much evidence as possible in the situation to seek justice. One of the ways to provide that very valuable evidence is through the use of medical experts. Expert witness testimony like this can be used to help substantiate the claims of the victim… read more
Can Medical Malpractice Occur in Telemedicine?
Posted on May 10, 2024 in Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional does not provide the standard level of care to patients as other providers would provide, and that leads to a patient’s injury or other losses. Telemedicine, which is a type of virtual level of care, still creates the same relationship between the patient and the doctor. The patient… read more
Can Car Crashes Directly Cause Heart Attacks?
Posted on March 27, 2024 in Car Accident
Heart attacks are most often the result of pre-existing health conditions influenced by environmental factors or genetics. However, traumatic events such as car crashes may directly cause heart attacks, leading to severe personal injury in Oregon car accidents. Other injuries to the heart are more commonly the result of car accidents and should be treated… read more
What Conditions Are Mistaken for Heart Failure?
Posted on March 27, 2024 in Medical Malpractice
Failing to recognize the signs of a medical complication or mistaking them for another can lead to critical misdiagnosis errors in Oregon healthcare. While heart failure is a severe problem, other underlying conditions may create the same symptoms as heart failure, leading to misdiagnosis and worsening of diseases that become life-threatening. A Portland misdiagnosis lawyer… read more
Surgical Burns: How Do They Occur?
Posted on March 25, 2024 in Medical Malpractice
Individuals preparing to undergo surgery may feel anxious about a procedure and its outcome but never consider that surgical medical equipment and materials may cause severe accidental burns during surgery. Burns may result in significant injury to a patient, complicating the recovery process and causing long-term, unanticipated damage. Patients are protected and have rights under… read more
Potential Long-Term Effects of a Serious Burn
Posted on March 25, 2024 in Medical Malpractice
The skin is the body’s largest organ tasked with regulating its temperature and is the body’s first defense against infection. Severe burns to the skin compromise the entire body’s health, putting individuals at risk of other diseases. Treatment for burn injuries in Oregon is critical to mitigate these potential long-term effects. If an injury was… read more
What to Expect After Filing an Oregon Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Posted on March 22, 2024 in Medical Malpractice
Persisting through the daily struggles following a healthcare crisis resulting from medical negligence may invoke a feeling of reticence to begin legal action. Or you may have already begun the legal process but wonder what comes next after filing a Portland, OR medical malpractice lawsuit. It is an acceptable expectation to have questions, and we… read more
How Long Does a Typical Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take in Oregon?
Posted on March 22, 2024 in Medical Malpractice
After losing a loved one to negligence in Oregon, filing a wrongful death lawsuit is a legal right. This action allows the family or personal representative of the deceased to seek compensation for damages. But after the emotional turmoil of loss, taking legal action may feel too overwhelming of a task to start or to… read more