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Children often present with different symptoms than adults do. Children’s bodies are smaller, in the process of developing, and generally more fragile than an adult’s. Therefore, it is important to understand what to look for when diagnosing a child. Childhood Infections and Malpractice Healthcare workers can be held accountable for malpractice as a result of…

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 done as a result of a specific complaint by the patient or as part of a routine check up. The…

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 medical field with a greater understanding of how the male body reacts to medications and diseases. It has in turn,…

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 Croff Case In 2013, a primary care doctor ordered an MRI of 28-year-old Jason Croff’s spine. The MRI  revealed a…

Infants can suffer severe brain injuries as a consequence of the water birth process. Our attorneys have the experience and expertise to help you establish malpractice liability and recover damages.

The majority of patients in intensive care units receive lifesaving medicine and fluids through central venous catheters. Unfortunately, when improperly inserted or maintained, these catheters can lead to dangerous bloodstream infections. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 12 percent and 25 percent of patients who develop catheter-related bloodstream infection die.…

Hip replacement surgery offers the hope of restored mobility to patients who suffer from deteriorating hip joints. Unfortunately, a negligent hip replacement procedure can leave a patient facing issues such as severe pain, infection, failure of an artificial hip joint, or the need for additional surgeries. These postsurgical damages may be the result of medical…

Failure of a doctor to properly manage a bone fracture can lead to pain, the need for follow-up surgery and disability. If you or a loved one has been injured due to failure of an orthopedist to properly diagnose and set a fractured bone, you may be entitled to compensation for everything you have lost.…

Negligent Angioplasty Malpractice Law in Oregon & Southwest Washington Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup of cholesterol plaque (arteriosclerosis) in the arteries leading to the heart. People who experience high levels of discomfort in their chest may have a blockage in the arteries of their heart. A coronary artery blockage may put someone…

In recent years, there have been many reports of early failure of metal-on-metal hip replacement joints. Many of these devices have worn down prematurely, resulting in the release of metallic particles into adjoining tissues. This has led to infections, pain and the need for surgeries to replace the devices. At Miller & Wagner, our attorneys…