Oregon Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations Upheld

Last week, the Oregon Supreme Court upheld a five-year statute of limitations on medical malpractice lawsuits involving minors. The case involved a woman who sued Providence Health System, claiming its doctor did not recognize signs of fetal distress when her son was being born and failed to perform an emergency Caesarean section. However, the suit was commenced eight years after the boy was born – beyond the five year statute of limitations. See stories in the media here and here.

A copy of the opinion can be viewed on the website of the Oregon Supreme Court.

Medical malpractice claims are typically complex, expensive and difficult cases. Because of the difficulty of these cases, it is vitally important to thoroughly investigate and speak to an experienced medical malpractice attorney as soon as you believe you may have a claim. The Oregon medical malpractice lawyers at D’Amore & Associates offer free consultations to review the facts of your case.

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Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.