Parents trust sports programs to keep children safe during practices, games and travel. When a coach abuses a child, families may ask whether the organization also bears legal responsibility. Some states protect nonprofits from liability in certain cases. Others...
An accident can change your life in a second. You may suddenly face serious injuries, medical bills and time away from work. When an overloaded truck causes a crash, you may also wonder who should take responsibility for your losses. Knowing who may be at fault can...
An Oregon dog bite claim may rest on strict liability, negligence or proof that the owner had prior knowledge the dog was dangerous. Which theory applies and how strong the case becomes depends on the evidence secured in the days immediately after the attack. Oregon...
Forceps can help guide a baby through the birth canal when labor slows or complications arise. Doctors may use these tools when extra help is needed to protect the mother and baby. When used properly, forceps can be a safe way to assist delivery. However, improper use...
A brain injury can severely affect memory, concentration, speech and the ability to perform everyday activities. What makes these injuries especially challenging is that the symptoms don't always show up right away. Instead, they can surface days or even weeks after...
Patients in Portland sometimes choose regenerative medicine, such as stem cell therapy or platelet-rich plasma injections, to treat pain or delay more invasive treatment. However, if a provider performs a procedure without proper care and causes harm, Oregon law may...
A church may be held liable for a priest's sexual abuse if its actions or failures helped cause the abuse or allowed it to continue. Whether the church is legally responsible depends on the facts of the case and whether it failed to respond to a known or foreseeable...
Unexpected pain or new symptoms after surgery can leave anyone searching for answers. Questions about a possible mistake often add stress during an already difficult recovery. If you believe an error during treatment caused your injury, you may wonder how to respond...
A serious car accident can change daily life in ways that are hard to measure at first. In the days after a crash, you may focus on medical care, missed work and how your family will manage the disruption. Those losses add up, and they are also a major part of what...
Learning that your child suffered a birth injury can leave you searching for answers. While some birth injuries result from unavoidable complications, others might occur because a doctor, nurse or hospital failed to meet accepted medical standards. Understanding the...