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If your loved one is in a nursing home or hospital, you expect that he or she will receive the best care. Not getting the care they need puts them at risk of further injuries. Sometimes, they're at risk of abuse, especially if a hospital or facility is negligent...
Should a doctor apologize if he or she makes a mistake that injures you or a loved one? Some believe that hospitals should speak up immediately and take steps to make it right. For example, one man who faced a botched surgery that left him a quadriplegic received an...
Hospital negligence is a serious problem that causes many patients to leave the hospital with new, short- or long-term injuries. Some even pass away because of the negligence they're shown. If you're a victim of negligence, you know how much it can impact your life. A...
It's never a good thing when a patient feels that he or she hasn't received the type of care he or she expected while in the hospital. In fact, hospital staff members are held to high standards of care, and they should provide adequate, appropriate care to every...
If you have suffered because a hospital staff member, doctor, nurse or other party was negligent, it's important to consider the possibility of a medical malpractice case. While not all errors or mistakes need to be addressed in court, if you've suffered an injury or...
A very important question that has to be answered is, "How many people die due to medical mistakes in U.S. hospitals?" Hospitals are where you should feel your safest, protected by those who want to see you get well and to live a happy, healthy life. When something...
This is a question that many Oregon families have asked in the aftermath of the untimely death of a loved one. In many of those cases, a civil court was asked to deide whether hospital negligence occurred. A trial regarding the death of an out-of-state man recently...
It can be a difficult decision for Oregon residents to put an aging family member into a nursing home. Family members are trusting that the individuals working in the chosen nursing home will take good care of their loved one, which includes seeking medical attention...
Women here in Oregon and around the country have numerous options when it comes to the birthing experience. Natural births, water births and home births are all popular alternatives to the traditional hospital setting. There are always risks to consider since no two...
Whether it is due to illness, age or some other factor, a seemingly simple fall can wreak havoc on the bodies of many Oregon residents. Some injuries can have serious or fatal consequences that might not be readily apparent. When such a fall happens while under the...