Most residents of Oregon who work in the state understand that Oregon is an “at will” state, but not many understand the important implications of this rule. Simply stated, the “at will” rule means that all employment relationships exist at the mutual will of the...
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Month: December 2020
A willingness to go to trial can strengthen your case
A failure to diagnose can completely reshape your life. It can lead to a worsened medical condition and a worsened prognosis, thereby leaving you with more pain and suffering, the need for more extensive medical care, and a loss of enjoyment of life. This harm is...
Fetal monitoring and medical malpractice
Birth injuries can occur in a variety of ways. Some of them are nothing more than pure accident caused by unforeseen circumstances. Others, though, are the result of doctor error or hospital negligence. This medical malpractice is wholly preventable and completely...
I was fired. Can I file a claim for wrongful termination?
Losing a job is one of the most stressful events that can happen in your life. Sometimes the layoff seems out of the blue. You may not even be given any time to transition out of your role. Especially if prior to the firing you were performing well at your job and got...
The unexpected effects of a birth injury caused by malpractice
When a newborn suffers a preventable birth injury due to a physician’s error, the child’s life may never be the same. However, birth injuries also have a major impact on the child’s parents. Having to raise a child with a severe disability is understandably...