Having a baby is a beautiful experience for most parents; however, there are times when that experience can turn traumatic. One of these is if the baby suffers a birth injury. A brachial plexus injury is an injury that can occur during labor and delivery. This is an...
If you see someone tailgating another vehicle while driving down the road, the reason may be that they believe they can stop in time to avoid an accident. In this sense, the rear driver doesn’t even think they’re tailgating. They honestly believe they are maintaining...
If a person files a personal injury case, they may be entitled to fair compensation. This compensation could help the victim afford certain financial losses as a result of a motor vehicle accident, medical malpractice, slip-and-fall accident or premises liability. To...
December is the most dangerous month of the year for Oregon drivers. In the last decade, there have been over 4,900 accidents each year. This is due to many reasons — impaired drivers, slippery roads and more holiday traveling — but there are ways to protect yourself...
Imagine a world where every child feels safe, confident, and empowered. As a parent, you hold the key to creating this reality for your kids. Protecting children from sexual abuse is one of the most profound ways you can shape their future. In Oregon, where child...
Severe spinal cord injuries can change life as you know it in various ways. The physical and financial impact can be devastating. If you recently suffered a spinal cord injury in a vehicle crash, it is essential to seek just compensation through a well-crafted claim....
Distraction is most often mentioned concerning school children and drivers. Distracted schoolkids are not normally a safety issue, but for doctors, as with drivers, failing to stay focused could put people’s lives at risk. How do doctors get distracted? To some...
During childbirth, a baby may experience injury to the brachial plexus, a network of nerves controlling the shoulder, arm and hand. Also known as Erb’s palsy, it occurs when these nerves are damaged, leading to weakness or paralysis in the affected arm. Erb’s palsy...
A heart attack misdiagnosis can certainly be a fatal mistake by a doctor. Say that a loved one goes to the emergency room and says they’re having a heart attack, but the doctor thinks that they are just having a panic attack or experiencing stress, so the doctor tells...
Parents naturally want to protect their children from harm, but when it comes to medical care, they often have no choice but to rely on healthcare professionals to provide safe and competent treatment. Unfortunately, medical malpractice can affect children,...