A lawsuit has been filed against a contractor who provided powder to a man who was inside a World War II-era tank at the time of his death. According to the news report out of Oregon, the man who was killed was with a friend, also deceased, at the time of the...
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Man dies from overdose; Mother sues jail for negligence
When a person is in jail, they still have a right to medical care. They should receive care for illnesses they have and injuries they suffer. If they are not treated appropriately, then it's possible that they could pass away.When that happens, parents and family...
Lawsuit seeks $2.5 million for the wrongful death of 62-year-old
Patients going to the hospital or an outpatient facility for routine surgery aren't expecting to die on the table. Their families believe they'll be home in just a few hours and recovering safely. Sadly, that doesn't always happen. Mistakes can be made, and when they...
What do you need to prove to win a wrongful death case?
Medical malpractice is a serious concern for patients, because missing a diagnosis or failing to treat a patient properly can lead to serious injuries or death. When a patient dies due to a doctor's negligence, it's known as a wrongful death.There are several parts of...
Family files wrongful death claim after teenager’s death
In a story that could just as easily occurred in Oregon, a teenager was on the wrestling team at his high school in Nov. 2010. During wrestling practice that month, he was injured. Within a year, the then 16-year-old was dead. The trial regarding the wrongful death...
Jury only took 90 minutes to decide wrongful death claim
Oregon residents often go to doctors for ailments that are not life-threatening. They do not anticipate that they will end up hospitalized or that their lives will be in danger because of receiving treatment for them. However, on occasion, something goes horribly...
Proving damages in a wrongful death claim
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...
Woman files wrongful death suit claiming hospital negligence
Oregon readers may already be aware that what happens in the hours following a major surgery is crucial to a patient's recovery. For instance, after heart bypass surgery, it may be necessary to help oxygenate the patient's blood. This is often achieved using an...