One of the most vile crimes that children are subjected to is sexual abuse, leading to a wide array of injuries. This abuse may occur in various environments, including religious organizations and can leave deep, lasting scars. In Washington, victims of child sexual...
Most drivers break the speed limit. This may not be something they do consistently, but they do it from time to time. Of course, there are also drivers who speed almost every time they get behind the wheel, so it just becomes part of their driving habits. They don’t...
Catastrophic crashes caused by drunk drivers are devastating events that can lead to severe injuries, significant property damage and profound emotional trauma. In Oregon, victims of such accidents have specific rights and are generally in strong positions to pursue...
Obtaining an accurate diagnosis is the first step in medical treatment. If a patient is misdiagnosed, then they will not receive the treatment they need. Medicine is a very complicated field, and doctors do occasionally make mistakes. However, innocent mistakes and...
A pregnant woman who’s in labor likely expects an uneventful experience when she goes to the hospital to have her baby. This happens in most cases, but it’s also possible that problems will plague the labor and delivery. One issue that may occur is shoulder dystocia....
A birth injury can be devastating for a family, bringing physical challenges to the affected child. In addition, they can cause emotional turmoil and financial burdens to the child’s family. If medical malpractice caused the birth injury, then the child’s family may...
Studies have found that doctors definitely have a tendency to interrupt their patients. The patient may come to the office for a consultation or a check up. On average, the doctor is going to interrupt after about 11 seconds. Some do allow patients to talk for longer,...
While many Portland residents look forward to the halcyon days of summer, there is no doubt that the three-month span roughly bookended by the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays is a time of enhanced danger on the state’s highways. Perhaps even more tragically, teens...
Medical malpractice is a major cause of concern for patients, as it can result in devastating consequences, including unnecessary pain and suffering, permanent disabilities and even loss of life. The operating room is one of the most sensitive spaces in a hospital...
Anesthesia is one of the biggest medical miracles to ever occur. It makes numerous medical procedures that would never have been possible without it quick and easy for both doctors and patients. However, anesthesia errors cause thousands of injuries to patients every...