Failure to Follow Up on Lab Results
When meeting a patient for the first time, there is a complete diagnostic process physicians and healthcare workers must complete in order to correctly diagnose a patient, including various tests and labs. These tests are…
Prenatal Genetic Testing: When is your child’s birth defect the result of medical malpractice?
Prenatal genetic testing can be a powerful tool for parents. Proper diagnosis gives parents the opportunity to make informed medical decisions, either to prepare for a child with special needs or for termination of pregnancy….
Oregon’s Medical Malpractice Payouts are Increasing
There is no compensatory cap in Oregon when it comes to economic damages that may be awarded to injured patients. The amounts of these payouts are increasing as more people seek compensation for their losses…
Top 5 Medical Misdiagnosis in Women
Why are women so often misdiagnosed? One of the major issues surrounding the misdiagnosis of women is the historical basis of healthcare research and testing, which has been centered around male anatomy. This leaves the…
Are There Errors in Your Medical Records?
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. A Johns Hopkins study found more than 250,000 people in the U.S. die every year from medical mistakes, making it the third-leading…
Transvaginal Mesh Implant Manufacturers Face Lawsuits
More than 100,000 transvaginal mesh lawsuits have been filed, making it one of the largest mass torts in history. Many of these cases remain unresolved, but the multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts that have been reached…
Miller & Wagner LLP Welcomes Medical Malpractice Attorney Tamara X Arthur
The medical malpractice law firm of Miller & Wagner, LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of their newest associate, Tamara X Arthur. Tamara is not only a medical malpractice litigation attorney, but she is…
Medical Malpractice & Pharmacy Errors: What You Should Know
Medication and pharmacy errors make up a significant portion of medical malpractice lawsuits. Find out more about pharmacist negligence and how an expert medical malpractice lawyer in Portland can help. What is Pharmacist Medical Malpractice?…
Medical Negligence: 3rd Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.
Data from a 2016 analysis by Johns Hopkins University shows 10% of deaths in the United States are caused by preventable medical mistakes. This statistic puts medical negligence as the third leading cause of death…
How Does Loss of Chance Affect Medical Malpractice Claims?
Loss of Chance Caused by Medical Negligence Loss of chance is a type of medical negligence claim that can be filed when negligent care diminishes or eliminates a patient’s odds for a positive outcome. Instead…