Can patients prevent wrong-site surgery?
A young cancer patient in Portland claims that a doctor operated on the wrong side of her neck, removing healthy lymph nodes and leaving her with a 7-inch scar...
Read moreWhat is Bad Faith?
The following is a brief explanation of bad faith; if you believe you have a bad faith claim, consult an attorney for additional information. When you pay for an...
Read moreHow to Spot and Report a Drunk Driver
The Oregon State Police Department recently issued a reminder to all of us sharing the roads – bicyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and motorists – that we share responsibility for keeping our...
Read moreParents and Dog Owners Can Help Prevent Dog Bites
National Dog Bite Prevention Week opened with the terrible news of the death of a newborn infant attacked by the family dog. More than 50% of children in the...
Read moreCritical safety issues at trampoline parks
Indoor trampoline parks are under scrutiny after a series of high-profile injuries and deaths lead to questions about their safety. A 30-year-old man died after breaking his neck in a foam...
Read moreOne unexpected way your distracted driving could be tragic
It happens every year, usually starting in the spring. 38 children die each year in hot cars. Most were accidentally left in the vehicle by parents or caregivers. Parents think it can...
Read moreTeen passengers distract drivers – and increase the risk of fatality
Recently, attorney Doug Oh-Keith and I have been talking to Oregon high school students about distracted driving as a part of the nationwide project EndDD.org. These teens shared personal...
Read moreWindow Fall Prevention
Over the weekend, there was a breaking news story of a Vancouver toddler who climbed out a third floor bedroom window, made his way onto the roof, and fell...
Read moreNFL brain injury lawsuits lead to questions about the league’s future
“This gladiator mentality may have allowed the NFL to generate enormous profits, but it has left its players with serious life-altering injuries, including various degrees of brain damage,” –...
Read moreTeaching Children to Walk Safely
13,000 pedestrians injured in 2009 were age 14 or younger. That same year, 4,092 pedestrians were killed. Young children accounted for 244 of those fatalities, and were typically injured near...
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