Posted on February 22, 2024 in Birth Injuries,Medical Malpractice

The brains of infants and children are constantly growing and changing. Cranial sutures, or joints consisting of fibrous tissue, allow the skull to remain adaptive to these continual growth patterns while holding the skull together. Fractures, known as diastatic skull fractures, can occur in these joints, leading to the widening or splitting of the cranial… read more

Posted on January 26, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

A Cesarean section, or C-section, is a method for delivery of an unborn child in which a doctor creates an incision along the abdominal wall to gain access to the child. This process carries many risks with it, and like all types of surgery, there is the risk of a C-section incision becoming infected. If… read more

Posted on January 26, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

Every day, doctors must make decisions about the type of care to provide to patients. Most of the time, they make those decisions based on the evidence presented and their training. Yet, there are times when mistakes occur. We also have to consider the role that ethics play in the medical field and how that… read more

Posted on January 20, 2024 in Birth Injuries,Medical Malpractice

There are many situations where doctors induce labor, including due to the size of the child or the health risks to either the mother or father. However, the methods they can use can be dangerous and put others at risk. One of the most problematic methods is to use a drug called misoprostol. If you… read more

Posted on January 19, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

Getting out of the hospital is usually good news for patients, but the reality is that there are various ways a person can sustain further injury or illness due to discharge negligence. Regardless of the reason a person is in the hospital or another type of medical facility, there are procedures in place for properly… read more

Posted on January 19, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

Patient abandonment happens when a doctor, nurse, or other type of healthcare provider unreasonably ends a doctor-patient relationship. In general, there are specific requirements in place for the ending of this relationship to be considered medical malpractice. When those requirements are met, it may be possible to pursue a Portland medical malpractice lawsuit. What is… read more

Posted on January 17, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

When a person has an injury or illness, prompt medical treatment is the priority. This is particularly true for cancer, which is something that requires quick care in order to ensure the best possible outcome. Unfortunately, cancer treatment could be delayed for various reasons, including mistakes made by a healthcare professional. In such a case,… read more

Posted on January 17, 2024 in Medical Malpractice

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing. A misdiagnosis related to cancer can be even more devastating. There are various reasons why a person may receive a cancer misdiagnosis. Sometimes, a misdiagnosis occurs due to the negligent actions of a medical provider. Here, we want to discuss the process of handling this situation as well as… read more

Posted on December 29, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

There are many times when mistakes happen in medical care, and as such, they can almost be forgivable when medical providers take the right steps to provide restitution to those who suffer. Some events, though, are hard to imagine. It can be said that these should be occurrences that “never” occur. These are never events,… read more

Posted on December 29, 2023 in Medical Malpractice

When a child is born, doctors perform a battery of tests to ensure the baby is as healthy as possible and that if they need any type of medical care, it is made available immediately. There are some situations when this does not happen. Understanding what your doctor should look for in the care of… read more