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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
This is a horrible situation, and I hope that you are finding ways to manage despite the limitations. There could be liabiity for acting without your consent or perhaps outside of the scope of what is accepted standard of practice in the community. Bad outcomes don't automatically equate to... 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
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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
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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
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?
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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
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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
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
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
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.
Had carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery. Told surgeon 2 times and the nurse who admitted me day of surgery that i didn't want trigger finger done. I was ignored and now I have dupuytren's disease
answered on Aug 11, 2023
If a surgeon performed an operation on you without your consent, you would have a claim for battery.
I warn you, however, that most surgeons as a matter of policy secure written consent from their patients. It will be very important to your case to have a competent lawyer review any... View More
The technician who gave me the shot injected it in the wrong area. I have had pain and swelling in the area for over 2 months now. I have 2 ultra sounds scheduled for next week to find out what the swelling is in my arm and another one to check for vein and nerve damage. I don't feel I should... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2023
Yes. 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. Due to the nature of medical malpractice cases, the extent of your injuries may affect the viability of your case. Consult... View More
I was rushed to er.with broken tibia/shattered ankle. Pumped full of medication and still yelling cause of pain telling them it feels like it's going to explode they said I could have compartment syndrome but don't know. I sat there crying for 19 hrs til a surgeon came in following day... View More
answered on May 31, 2023
A huge part of any case you may have will be whether a surgeon was available to treat you earlier.
It sounds to me like they correctly diagnosed you and took the correct medical steps, but that it’s a timing issue.
the Nexplanon was inserted wrong and she has to have it removed surgically later this month and now she is pregnant or potentially the Nexplanon failed itself we are not certain. The other part of this that makes it so much harder is we are very social people and consume alcohol regularly so my... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2022
You are asking the right questions as you process this. Don't lose sleep about yesterday. The stress and anixiety is certainly high, as this is in the top tier of stressful events. Suing a doctor/hospital is a very difficult but often a necessary decision to make. You need to be certain about... View More
My husband has had to go back into the hospital 2 times since this happened because there is permanent damage to the urethra and it keeps causing a blockage in the catheter. The hospital has asked us to give them a written statement with a idea what we would like for compensation monetarily. But I... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2022
An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. However, it would be difficult for any attorney to offer guidance on determining a figure here. There are no step-by-step universal directions an attorney could offer. When a med mal firm makes a demand in a case,... View More
If not, have other states had success in blocking vaccination mandates?
answered on Aug 20, 2021
I have not heard of anything in Oregon, and attempts in other states, as usual and expected by the legal community, have been unsuccessful.
I brought them in organized in a folder. When I tried inquiring about it, they kept saying they would look for them and call me back. They didn’t call back and lied and said I didn’t leave a voicemail when I have record of the call. They mentioned early on if they needed to reprint some of the... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2021
Very sorry for your experience. It is not a good feeling to have your records destroyed by those you expect to protect them. Is there a way to obtain these records again? You said that you brought in an organized folder, so I assume that you had copies obtained from another healthcare provider? If... View More
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