Discrimination is rampant in Oregon workplaces. If you feel like you’ve been subjected to discrimination, then you’re probably feeling the very real effects of it. Not only can it be humiliating and degrading, but it can also cause significant harm to your career and...
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Month: February 2021
Five mistakes doctors can make when performing a c-section
Some women in Oregon elect for health reasons to have a planned cesarean section, while others find they must have one when the labor process encounters problems. Either way, a c-section is a major operation, and as such, must be done with skill and care. The...
A brief overview of Oregon’s wrongful death laws
Losing a loved one is never easy, but the pain is only made worse when your loved one’s death could have been prevented. For example, if your loved one died after being struck by a drunk driver or died due to an act of medical malpractice, you may wonder if you can...
Cerebral palsy: a serious birth injury
Most parents expecting a child simply want their child to be born healthy. However, this wish may not be the case for some parents in Lake Oswego and elsewhere whose child suffers a preventable birth injury due to an incident at the time of birth than can be termed as...
Telemedicine and quality of care issues
Since last March, telemedicine use rose dramatically, and practitioners performed at least half of their patient visits by computer and phone. However, researchers are concerned that overuse, waste, possible fraud and inadequate computer access and skill may...
What constitutes wrongful termination in Oregon?
If you were recently fired for reasons you feel are unfair, you may wonder what your rights are. Depending on the situation, you may be able to file a wrongful termination claim. The following is a brief overview of what constitutes wrongful termination. What is...
Birth injuries can have long-term consequences
A birth injury is an injury that occurs when a baby is born. It is not impossible for birth injuries to occur in the natural process of labor and delivery, or to result from emergency procedures undertaken by medical professionals. Some Oregon birth injuries are not...