Portland Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions: Medical Malpractice in Portland, Oregon

Is there a time limit in which I need to file a medical malpractice claim?

Every state has a statute of limitations set, wherein a patient must file a medical malpractice lawsuit within a certain time frame, or else he or she will be ineligible to take legal action against the medical professional or facility. Generally speaking, a medical malpractice claim must be filed within 2 years of the date of injury or the date that the patient first discovered the injury. There may be exceptions to this, so it is important to discuss your particular case with an attorney as soon as possible.

Who can be held liable in a medical malpractice suit?

A medical malpractice claim may be brought against a licensed healthcare provider. This may be a person, a corporation, a facility or an institution – licensed by Oregon to provide healthcare services. For example, a Portland medical malpractice claim may be brought against a: doctor, nurse, physician, surgeon, anesthesiologist, dentist, psychiatrist, therapist, hospital or clinic.

What if I signed a consent form for the procedure? Can I still file a malpractice suit?

Even if you signed a consent form for the procedure you received, this does not necessarily mean that you have waived your rights to file a wrongful death claim. A Portland medical malpractice lawyer can review your consent form as well as the circumstances surrounding your injury in order to determine whether you can file a lawsuit.

What types of damages can I recover for my medical malpractice claim?

You may be able to recover monetary compensation for medical bills, future medical care, lost wages and pain and suffering.

How much will my claim be worth?

The value of your claim will vary depending upon the extent of your injuries or illness. If your attorney is seeking a settlement for your case, he or she will likely assign a value to your claim in order to seek enough compensation to pay for your past medical care, future medical care and lost wages as well. If your case goes to civil court, the judge/jury will decide how much compensation you may be able to receive.

What are some types of medical malpractice?

Failure to diagnose, medication errors, dental malpractice, medical errors, surgical injuries, anesthesia malpractice, pharmacy errors, birth injuries, cosmetic surgery malpractice and psychiatry malpractice are all forms of medical malpractice.

Contact a Portland medical malpractice attorney at our firm regarding your lawsuit!