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had TOS surgery about 4yrs ago, I haven’t been the same since. I found out a few yrs ago that I now have CRPS type 2 permanent nerve damage and I submitted a form a year ago to preserve my case with OHSU risk management(tort claim, nothing through the courts). I found out Jan 9,2025 by my... View More
I have filed nothing through the courts and I want accountability as my life has been turned upside down. I’ve suffered long and hard and it’s permanent damage CRPS type 2 and brachial plexus permanently damaged due to TOS surgery gone wrong and 2 other surgeries that didn’t help anything.... View More
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Hello, I am reaching out to consult about a clinical trial my mother was enrolled in. To abbreviate it, she has been enrolled into the clinical trial program back in August of 2024 and until a week ago, she was going through their screening process to determine the study eligibility. Due to the... View More

answered on Feb 9, 2025
It sounds like your mother’s disqualification from the clinical trial was unfair, especially since the delays were caused by the facility’s scheduling issues and holidays, not by her actions. If there was no written timeline provided for completing the screening process, then the decision to... View More
Where. Did the grant money go that I was told originally "was put into an account on my name and if I ever needed any of it just call and tell them and they'd cover mortgage as needed with funds in my name but they keep all interest"?!

answered on Jan 24, 2025
When dealing with something as significant as a HAF grant, sending important documents through verifiable mail is crucial. This ensures there’s a reliable record of delivery, giving you peace of mind and providing proof if disputes arise. If papers were not sent securely, it’s worth reaching... View More
I have records and proof and my husband as a witness to all my appointments

answered on Feb 6, 2025
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's possible you could, depending on the nature of the incorrect information and the intent or malice with which it was entered. It could depend on the significance of the error/lie, whether you were... View More
I visited a chiropractor and have since had 25 visits. My Medicaid provider told me I should never have been charged after chiropractor signed me up for payment plan. This ended up in me losing a small business loan, I was already approved for and then had to shut down my business and have slipped... View More

answered on Jan 18, 2025
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. This looks like something more complex than can be sorted out with brief general responses on a public forum. An attorney is going to want to see the grievance and know more about the patient file in terms of... View More
In 2016 I was taken to OHSU because I had contracted necrotizing fasciitis from the Clackamas River. They knew that my legs needed to be amputated in order to save my life but instead they gave me an experimental drug without my consent to see if it would stop the rate of the infection. It did not.... View More

answered on Oct 22, 2024
If OHSU deviated from the standard of care by not amputating your legs promptly, which is a known effective treatment for necrotizing fasciitis, you might have a case for medical malpractice. The experimental drug trial's protocol, if it delayed necessary treatment, could be seen as negligence... View More
I had a Mt. Bike accident in 2021. I landed in my head & right shoulder & was unconscious for a short time.
I was taken to local ER, I had an obvious head injury but was not given a concussion test. Only focus was on clavicle break. Surgery to fix clavicle a few days later &... View More

answered on Sep 18, 2024
Based on the information provided and general legal principles here's how you might approach this situation:
Legal Basis for a Claim:
Standard of Care: Emergency rooms are expected to follow a standard of care, which includes assessing and treating all injuries, especially when... View More
Hello I won a medical settlement that closed 8 months ago, my attorney has been giving me the runaround on paying by saying that they have to clear any medical liens before they can release the money. Initially this was only supposed to take a month. Yet here it is 8 months later I still have not... View More

answered on Sep 7, 2024
I am not saying your attorney is or is not telling you the truth, but this is unfortunately fairly common with cases that include medical bills. Plus, your insurance company may not know about all the potential liens. In fact your own insurance company may not even know if it has a lien, as those... View More
Seeking legal representation for a potential medical malpractice case involving a delayed brain hemorrhage (stroke) diagnosis leading to epilepsy. My May 2021 MRI revealed a hemorrhage, but it was not disclosed. Recently diagnosed with epilepsy after presenting to ER with right-sided weakness,... View More

answered on Aug 28, 2024
This is most likely a valid malpractice case, showing both liability and damages/harm. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did.
Use this website to find potential... View More
I was given an injection by a MA at doctor's office which turned out to be 4 times the original dosage my doctor ordered. I was in a lot of pain for 2 months. What if any are my options with the doctor's office?

answered on Sep 15, 2024
Even if you're not sure about filing a lawsuit, a consultation with a medical malpractice attorney can provide clarity on your rights and potential outcomes. They can discuss the statute of limitations, which in Oregon for personal injury (including medical malpractice) is generally two years... View More

answered on Aug 19, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It looks like a word may have been left out of your post. If you meant, " ...prescribe medication for something I don't [NEED or WANT] prior to... ," it's possible that it could be med mal. You... View More
from the shoulder it left me with weak limbs and numbness in my extremities. This happened 11/18/22
I had a felony conviction in 2003 otherwise a firm would have done it. Is there an attorney interested?

answered on Jul 24, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm sorry for the injuries you suffered in connection with the cervical neurosurgery. You're asking if attorneys here are interested. It's difficult for attorneys here to offer their services - the... View More

answered on May 12, 2024
Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.

answered on Apr 25, 2024
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. They are not usually filed in small claims. Instead, they are generally filed in courts of unlimited monetary value. Good luck

answered on Mar 19, 2024
If you believe you were a victim of medical malpractice and negligence while incarcerated, you may be entitled to compensation. The law requires that inmates receive adequate medical care. If this standard of care is not met, resulting in harm, you could have grounds for a claim. However, these... View More
The first he went too small, way smaller than we agreed upon & I told him it wasn’t worth it to me to go up only 1 cup size, yet he said I’d be a lot bigger, welp that was a lie.
7 months later he just did another one on me. They are so bad. I said I would not agree to the surgery... View More

answered on Dec 15, 2023
The first step would be see to see another plastic surgeon to determine what can be done to fix the issues.
Then consult with an experienced medical malpractice attorney.
I was induced into a coma. Was created two huge beds stores on my backside eventually making me lose my hip bone making me not be able to walk due to that case. I had a lawyer that was on the case and dropped it right before the deadline the most with pretty much let me not to be able to get... View More

answered on Nov 7, 2023
You should get a lawsuit on file if you can by your state’s laws (some states’s require a certificate of merit from a doctor). If it is impossible, you may have a legal malpractice lawsuit against that attorney. Consult with experienced legal malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
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