Recent Posts in Medical Malpractice Category
Posted on Apr 20, 2013 By Angel Law PC
Can I Bring an Injury Lawsuit Against the Federal Government What if a doctor at the VA Hospital makes a mistake, commits medical malpractice, and I am injured as a result? Can I sue the doctor, ...
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Posted on Sep 30, 2012 By Angel Law PC
Don't be a Victim of Medical Malpractice. Be an Informed Patient With These 7 Patient Safety Tips TIP #1 - Be Proactive : Medical Malpractice accounts for more unnecessary deaths in the United ...
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Posted on Jun 26, 2012 By Patrick Angel
Many Americans still believe the justice system in America is broken as a result of plaintiffs trial lawyers and frivolous lawsuits, especially against doctors. Unfortunately, there are some who will ...
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Posted on Mar 22, 2012 By Angel Law PC
http://youtu.be/25Z2Uiorq2o The US House voted today on H.R. 5, a bill which seeks to impose damages caps and other "reform" measures regarding malpractice claims against health care ...
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Posted on Mar 3, 2012 By Angel Law PC
As a Portland Personal Injury Lawyer I am often asked by a client or prospective client, "how much will I get for my case." It really is a difficult question and one that's very hard to ...
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Posted on Feb 8, 2012 By Angel Law PC
This article was contributed by Portland attorney David Sugarman who is a tireless advocate for patient's rights in Oregon and a champion of numerous other consumer protection policies. MEMO to ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2012 By Angel Law PC
Wisdom tooth surgery, also known as third molar surgery is a multi-billion dollar industry that generates a large amount of income for the dental profession. Each year American dentists and oral ...
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Posted on Aug 15, 2011 By Angel Law PC
If you're scheduled to undergo a medical procedure, whether it's open-heart surgery or outpatient Botox treatment, your doctor will almost certainly insist that you sign an informed consent ...
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Posted on Jul 18, 2011 By Angel Law PC
Considering birth, death, and all the little accidents in between, chances are we'll all spend some time in a hospital in our lifetimes. When we go there we expect a healthy clean environment, medical ...
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Posted on Jul 8, 2011 By Angel Law PC
When a medical mistake results in a cancer misdiagnosis, the consequences can be deadly because more and more cancers are survivable if detected early and treated properly. Cancer is a generalized ...
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Posted on May 23, 2011 By Angel Law PC
To err is human. So the saying goes, but not all errors are equal. The fact is, when medical care providers make mistakes, it can be deadly. Avoidable medical mistakes are serious business. They can ...
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