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The arrival of a child should be one of the most joyful moments a family experiences. When something goes wrong during labor or delivery, and a baby is harmed as a result, parents are often left confused, grieving, and unsure of what steps to take next. One of the first questions families ask is a…
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When a loved one is harmed in a nursing home, one of the first questions families ask is whether the facility itself can be held responsible, or only the individual who caused the harm. In Oregon, the answer is often both. Nursing homes are not simply buildings where care happens to occur. They are organizations…
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When families place a loved one in an elder care facility, they trust that the individual will be  treated with dignity, safety, and proper care. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes broken. Harm  to elderly residents generally falls into two categories: abuse and neglect. While the terms are  often used interchangeably, they describe different behaviors, causes,…
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One of the first things people ask after a catastrophic injury is simple: What is this case worth? It’s a completely reasonable question. And the honest answer is that there’s no single formula that spits out a number. Settlement amounts depend on a lot of moving parts. Two cases that look nearly identical on paper…
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Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and coordination. It stems from damage to the developing brain, and in many cases, that damage occurs during or around the time of birth. What families often don’t realize is that some of these injuries are not inevitable. They result from medical…
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Most people know they have constitutional rights. Fewer people know what happens when those rights are violated by law enforcement, and what legal options exist in the aftermath. In Oregon, civil rights injury claims against police officers and government agencies are more common than many realize, and the law does provide pathways to hold those…
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Birth injuries don’t always show up right away. That’s what makes them so difficult for parents. Some children display obvious symptoms immediately after delivery, while others develop concerning signs over months or even years. Understanding what to watch for can make a real difference in getting your child the medical care they need and figuring…
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Birth is a physically demanding process for both mother and baby. While most deliveries result in healthy outcomes, injuries can occur when labor is prolonged, difficult, or requires medical intervention. Some birth injuries resolve quickly, while others can lead to long-term medical needs. Understanding the most common birth injuries helps families recognize warning signs early…
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You’ve been hurt in a truck accident. Now you’re dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and an insurance company that probably isn’t being as helpful as you’d hoped. At some point, you’ll need to decide how to resolve your case. Most of my clients end up settling. But that doesn’t mean trial isn’t sometimes the…
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When someone suffers a catastrophic injury, it doesn’t just affect them. The whole family feels it. Spouses become full-time caregivers overnight. Parents quit their jobs. Children watch their loved ones struggle through basic daily tasks that used to be simple. Most families don’t realize they might be entitled to compensation for all of this. At…
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