When children are sick, most Oregon parents take them to see doctors. The hope is that the doctor will be able to make a swift and accurate diagnosis so that the appropriate treatment can begin and make the child better. However, a failure to diagnose the child...
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Month: February 2016
Did surgical errors cause the need for second procedure?
Each year, numerous people here in Oregon and across the country undergo a knee arthroplasty, which is a surgical procedure in which the bones in the knee are resurfaced or totally replaced. When done properly, the procedure is designed to relieve pain and give a...
Many claims regarding doctor errors never go to trial
When patients here in Oregon and across the country suffer injuries at the hands of the medical personnel to whom they entrusted their health and lives, a medical malpractice suit could be filed. Many of those cases never go to trial, however. Settlements are common...
Hospital negligence and medical errors come in many forms
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people across the country, including many here in Oregon, are the victims of medical errors. Some of the errors do not cause any lasting harm, but others lead to permanent injuries and even death. When this happens, the victims...