Category: Doctor Errors

Most people have experience with diagnostic radiology, as x-rays and other types of imaging are used in the diagnosis of many conditions and illnesses, but what they may not know, is radiology is a highly effective, common way to treat disease. This is known as Interventional radiology (IR). Becoming an interventional radiologist requires years of…

The effects of brain damage can range from mild symptoms to extreme and lasting disability. This makes understanding the signs, symptoms, and best treatment practices for this type of brain injury imperative. Unfortunately, brain injuries quickly become exacerbated when a physician does not provide proper treatment. Failed treatment can result in what is known as…

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 cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Other studies have found the number to be higher than 400,000 deaths…

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 to date bode well for those who are currently awaiting the resolution of their cases. What is Transvaginal Mesh? Transvaginal…

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? Pharmacist malpractice is a type of medical malpractice that usually involves negligence. Pharmacist errors may include dispensing the wrong drug,…

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 in the U.S. after heart disease and cancer. In an open letter, the researchers from Johns Hopkins urged the Centers…

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…

License Revocation for Medical Malpractice in Oregon Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or other healthcare professional fails to properly diagnose or treat a patient. This can lead to claims filed for damages incurred by injured patients. In some cases, after an investigation by the Oregon Medical Board, a physician’s medical license will be revoked.…