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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreThe Battle of Experts in Oregon Medical Malpractice Cases
In medical malpractice lawsuits, expert testimony is vital to both the prosecution and the defense. The scientific facts and medical jargon are typically too difficult to interpret for individuals who don’t work in healthcare. Before...
Read MoreOregon’s Caps on Damages in Rains v. Stayton Builders
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured as a result of negligence or omission by a doctor, hospital, or other healthcare provider. The negligence may occur by way of misdiagnosis, misprescription, mistreatment, or health...
Read MoreOregon’s Damages Cap & Medical Malpractice: Croff Case Examined
In medical malpractice cases, damages are awarded to patients who incur injuries from negligent acts by doctors. However, some states have caps that limit the amount of money awarded for damages to injured patients. The...
Read MoreHow Does Oregon’s Overturning of the Physical Impact Rule Affect Medical Malpractice Cases?
Overturning Oregon’s Physical Impact Rule The Physical Impact Rule “ allows a plaintiff to seek damages for negligently caused emotional distress only if the plaintiff can show some physical impact to himself or herself, thus...
Read MoreIs Healthcare Technology Affecting Medical Malpractice?
Advances in Healthcare Technology A wide array of health information technology is used in medicine today and more advances in medical artificial intelligence, including machine-automated algorithms, are currently in development. This will drastically change the...
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Lawyers Examine Obstetrical Medicine in Rural Areas
Obstetrical Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice happens when a patient is injured by a doctor or healthcare provider through a negligent act or failure to properly treat a condition. Obstetrical malpractice occurs when a physician fails...
Read MorePhysician Specialties & Medical Malpractice Risks
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor, physician, or other healthcare provider causes an injury to a patient through negligence or omission. Patients or their families can file claims for damages that occurred due to the...
Read MoreHave Obstetrical Practice Patterns Changed Due to the Impact of Medical Malpractice Claims?
Serious injuries to infants and mothers may occur as the result of medical errors during labor, delivery, prenatal testing, or neo-natal care. Not only are obstetrical malpractice cases heartbreaking for plaintiffs and their families, they...
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