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There is a change happening across the country when it comes to errors made by medical professionals. Many hospitals around the country and here in Oregon have -- or are -- adopting new policies encouraging doctors, nurses and others to apologize to patients when a...
All most Oregon parents want is to know that their baby is born healthy, including fingers, toes and other body parts. Sadly, some parents are not given this gift, and their children are born with birth defects. In many cases, a birth defect can be corrected quickly...
Thousands of medical malpractice claims are filed each year across the country, including many here in Oregon. One physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, The Doctor Company, decided to conduct a study to determine the number one source of these claims. It was...
Everyone makes mistakes. When doctors, nurses and other medical personnel make those mistakes, the consequences to patients in their care can be deadly. In fact, it is estimated that up to 440,000 people die each year due to doctor, nurse and/or hospital negligence....
There are generally two phases to every trial involving the loss of a loved one in which it is alleged that one or more parties' actions -- or inaction -- caused or contributed to that death. First, An Oregon court will determine liability of the defendants in the...
