Oregon Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Personal Injury Attorney Serving Portland and Surrounding Areas
Under Oregon law, a physician has the duty to use that degree of care, skill, and diligence which is used by ordinarily careful physicians practicing in the same or similar circumstances in the same or a similar community. Physicians who are specialists in a particular field of medicine have the duty to use that degree of care, skill, and diligence which is used by ordinarily careful specialists practicing in the same medical field and in the same or a similar community. A failure to use such care, skill, or diligence is negligence.
All states have similar standards, but medical malpractice continues to cause serious personal injury or wrongful death to tens of thousands of patients each year. A doctor, surgeon, anesthesiologist, radiologist, oncologist, or other healthcare provider is not, of course, negligent merely because his or her efforts were unsuccessful. A physician does not guarantee a good result by undertaking to perform a service. When mistakes occur, however, patients can suffer catastrophic, permanent injury or even death. As a personal injury law firm that considers medical malpractice cases, we believe strongly in protecting patients when they suffer serious losses because of the medical system’s mistakes:
Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose
Anesthesiological Mistakes
Improper Prescription or Administration of Medications
Improper Use of Medical Devices
Defective Medical Devices
Failure to Obtain Informed Consent
Failure to Order Diagnostic Tests or Consult Specialists
Failure to Monitor
Post-Operative Infection
Incorrect Treatment
Any type of medical negligence may cause serious injury or death. Complications of improper treatment or failure to diagnose may include:
Appendicitis and Gastrointestinal Perforations
Birth Injury
Blood Clots (Pulmonary Emboli)
Cancer
Heart Attack/Disease
Infection
Surgical Error
Medical Malpractice Case Evaluation
If you or a loved one have suffered because of any form of medical malpractice or neglect, including misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer; serious injury or wrongful death due to anesthesia, drugs, or medical devices; surgical procedures performed without consent; serious injury or wrongful death due to failure to order tests, consult specialists, or monitor patients; or incorrect treatment of any other kind, contact us for a free initial consultation. We consider medical negligence cases carefully and may be unable to represent you, but we believe that every potential case of patient harm should be evaluated before any decision is made.
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alerts
All Sterile Drug Products Made and Distributed By NuVision Pharmacy Dallas Facility: Recall – Lack Of Sterility Assurance May 18, 2013
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Compounded Prescription Therapies By Pentec Health Inc.: Recall – Lack Of Sterility Assurance May 17, 2013
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Zolpidem Containing Products: Drug Safety Communication – FDA Requires Lower Recommended Doses May 14, 2013
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Atriphen dietary supplement (Xymogen brand): Recall – Potential Allergic Reaction Due to Milk and Soy May 9, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
The Compounding Shop: FDA News Release – Lack of Sterility Assurance of Drug Products May 8, 2013
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SexVoltz, Velextra, and Amerect by Beomonstar Products: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient May 8, 2013
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Bullet Proof: Public Notification – Undeclared Drug Ingredient May 7, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
Lightning Rod Capsules: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient May 7, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
Maquet SERVO-i Ventilator Battery Module: Class 1 Recall – Battery Run Time Shorter Than Expected May 7, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
Medtronic: Class 1 Recall – Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation Lead Kit and Activa Dystonia HDE Kit May 7, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
Covidien Surgical Stapler Reloads: FDA Safety Communication – Devices Stolen Before They Were Sterilized May 7, 2013
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Cardinal Health: Class 1 Recall – Various Presource Kits Containing a Pre-Assembled Anesthesia Circuit May 7, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
Valproate Anti-Seizure Products: Drug Safety Communication – Contraindicated for Pregnant Women for Prevention of Migraine Headaches May 6, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine): Drug Safety Communication – Potential Medication Errors Resulting from Name Confusion May 6, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
American Lifestyle Vicerex and Black Ant Capsules: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient May 2, 2013
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Hospira Inc., GemStar Infusion System: Recall – Lithium Battery Low Voltage May 1, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
Newport Medical Instruments, Inc., HT70 and HT70 Plus Ventilators: Class I Recall – Unit Goes Into Internal Backup Battery Sooner Than Expected May 1, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
Anticoagulant Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Solution, USP (CPD) BLOOD-PACK Unit By Fenwal: Recall – Labeling Issue Identified April 30, 2013
Source: MedWatch Safety Alert RSS Feed |
Samsca (Tolvaptan): Drug Safety Communication – FDA Limits Duration and Usage Due To Possible Liver Injury Leading to Organ Transplant or Death April 30, 2013
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Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 grams: Recall – Precipitation or Crystallization in IV Bag or IV Line Upon Reconstitution April 30, 2013
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Portland injury lawyer Dane E. Johnson is committed to helping to reduce medical malpractice, improve medical device safety, and keep consumers aware of dangerous drugs and medical products. We are pleased to make the above MedWatch Safety Alerts available as soon as they are published by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Contact us for more information on any of these alerts.
