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,...
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...