Sometimes a person’s death is anticipated, for example, if they have a terminal illness. Other times a person simply slips away due to natural causes in their old age. While these deaths are always sad for the deceased’s loved ones, a person’s death can be especially...
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What is hospital negligence and what can be done about it?
Hospital negligence happens when a medical institution, through its employees and staff, fails to meet its duty of care to its patients. In Oregon and throughout the country, victims of hospital negligence suffer misdiagnoses, preventable infections, and even wrongful...
Preventable shoulder dystocia can cause labor and delivery deaths
For many Portland parents, labor and delivery is an overwhelming experience. While many mothers begin the process with worries and concerns and end with healthy babies, others suffer serious medical complications that put their lives and the lives of their unborn...
Understanding protected classes in a wrongful termination case
Oregon workers might not realize that they are accorded certain rights if they are categorized in what is called a protected class. State and federal laws are in place to shield people who might be vulnerable to discrimination and other forms of mistreatment on the...
The causes and dangers of birth injuries
The birth of a child is usually a much-anticipated event mixed with anxiety for the parent, even when the pregnancy has been normal. However, avoidable complications can arise during delivery or even beforehand, either due to the doctor’s failure to assess a situation...