In an environment like a hospital or clinic you’d hope that a doctor or caregiver haphazardly prescribing medications, drinking on the job, or acting totally incompetent would be reported by their peers. A recent Journal of American Medical Association survey of almost 2,000 doctors may surprise you, though. Figures show that more than a…
Imagine yourself in this scenario: You’re going about your business as usual, running a quick errand on a relatively quiet day when, suddenly, an oncoming truck crosses into your lane and collides with your car. You are left comatose and seriously injured, with broken bones and collapsed lungs. You will require at least a…
-Higher rates for younger drivers Drivers under the age of 25 are more at risk when it comes to having trouble acquiring affordable insurance. In New York, for example, drivers under the age of 19 pay a rate that is over 100% higher than drivers in the age range of 60 to 74. However,…
For the last four years the majority of physicians and surgeons practicing in Oregon have seen a decline in medical professional liability insurance rates and this year is no different. With malpractice cases in the state declining steadily, Oregon’s two top medical liability insurers are reporting encouraging news for the local medical community.
Three years ago, at Los Angeles’ Cedar-Sinai Medical Center actor Dennis Quaid’s newborn twins fought for their lives for two days after receiving an accidental overdose of the blood-thinning drug heparin. Though Quaid’s children have since recovered and are reportedly healthy, the actor has taken to shining a spotlight on the issues of patient…
Many people drive for a living. People injured on driving jobs in Oregon have a right to file a workers compensation claim. The claim, in theory, will pay for all medical care and a portion of their lost wages. Retraining and a disability award can also happen depending on the case facts. What is…
Recreational injury – who is responsible? Summer will soon be upon us in the great northwest and people are taking to the outdoors. State parks, federal lands and large private landholders such as timber companies see lots of visitors using their land for recreation. People riding bikes, hiking, bird watching and scouting out fall…
When someone harms another human in our country they become legally responsible for the injury they cause. This is true whether the injury was the result of an intentional act, like an assault, or if it happened because they were just being careless, as in most auto accidents. This personal accountability is the foundation…
Someone isn’t paying attention while driving. Maybe they’re on the cell phone, texting or looking at emails. Maybe they’re late and can’t find an address, frantically looking around for a street sign. For whatever reason they don’t keep their eyes on the road ahead. Not paying attention while driving isn’t just negligent, it’s illegal…
An interesting article in the January Oregonian talked about a 3?year?old boy who was poisoned by eating tainted peanut butter crackers. Peter Hurly, the father of the boy, is a Portland policeman. His son fell severely ill for 11 days after eating salmonella-tainted peanut butter crackers. The peanut butter crackers were packed by a…