Recent Posts in Medical Malpractice Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 21-Sep-2017 How Long Do You Have To Sue a Hospital For Medical Malpractice? Every state has what is known as a statute of limitations, which is the time period during which an individual can file a lawsuit. These limitations vary depending on the type of lawsuit you are filing, but whenever this time runs out of the statute ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 16-Aug-2017 Does Oregon Have A Medical Malpractice Cap? When we admit ourselves to a hospital or are seen by a healthcare professional, we expect to leave in a better condition rather than a worsening one caused by negligence. Unfortunately, mistakes happen frequently and patients are often injured due to ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 20-Jun-2016 Timeline for a Medical Malpractice Suit If you think you may have a medical malpractice case, or if you’ve been told you have a case, you’ll want to begin taking the necessary steps to build your case. You should be aware, however, that there are a number of things that need to ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 19-Jan-2016 5 Myths About Medical Malpractice Lawsuits 1. The Majority of Malpractice Lawsuits Are Frivolous This is one of the most disturbing myths of all, in part because it is so widely believed. The truth is, the vast majority of malpractice suits are anything but frivolous – these are the ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 9-Nov-2015 What Does "Defensive Medicine" Mean for Patients? A recent study conducted by researchers from a variety of institutions, including Harvard Medical School, has found that physicians who have provided the most expensive care to patients are the least likely to be sued for medical malpractice. The ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 9-Oct-2015 What is a "Medical Standard of Care?" In a medical malpractice case, just as in most other personal injury claims, it’s crucial to prove that the doctor, nurse, or other medical professional was acting negligently. However, negligence in a hospital is more than simply making a ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 24-Jun-2015 Did You Get the Care You Needed After a Stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain is somehow cut off and brain cells deprived of the important oxygen and glucose they need to survive are killed. Many of those that suffer from strokes have some kind of brain damage, with some being ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 8-Jun-2015 How Can I Prove Fault in a Medical Malpractice Case? When you visit a doctor or hospital, you expect that the medical professional overseeing your care is doing so with your best interests in mind. If their actions result in a serious personal injury, you may wonder what caused your doctor to go wrong. ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 27-May-2015 What Damages Can I Recover in a Malpractice Case? Have you or a loved one been injured at the hands of a doctor? You may be entitled to recover medical malpractice damages to compensate you for the harm you have suffered. The financial award you may be entitled to can help cover your medical bills, ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 13-May-2015 Suing a Hospital For Medical Malpractice While it may seem likely that you can sue a hospital for medical malpractice if you were injured in the building, it is not always the case. In many instances, hospitals are responsible for the actions of paramedics, nurses, medical technicians, and ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 29-Apr-2015 Were You Abandoned By Your Doctor? Patient abandonment is a serious form of medical malpractice that occurs when a confidential and trusted doctor-patient relationship is ended without sufficient notice or a legitimate excuse, and the patient is left without someone to provide medical ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 8-Apr-2015 How Surgical Errors Can Be Considered Medical Malpractice No matter how big or small you may think your surgery is, all surgery can be extremely dangerous. When someone is entering your body for any purpose, care and consideration must be taken to ensure that the highest standard of care is being upheld. ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 1-Apr-2015 Common Surgical Errors Made By Doctors Any time that you go in for surgery, you are trusting your life to the medical professionals overseeing your case. Even in the most minor surgery, there are numerous things that may go wrong and cause you considerable harm. In order to hold a doctor ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 25-Mar-2015 Malpractice & Emergency Situations When you need immediate medical care, the rules of medical malpractice change. In emergency situations, the need for treatment trumps the diligent need to protect a patient from mistakes, and first-responders are usually protected in the event of a ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 18-Mar-2015 When A Misdiagnosis Is Cause For A Lawsuit One of the most common ways that doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other medical providers harm their patients is though misdiagnosing or delaying the diagnosis of a medical condition that results in a delay or lack of necessary treatment. While not ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 11-Mar-2015 When Can I File a Medical Malpractice Claim? In many types of law, the ability that you may have to hold someone accountable for their actions is governed by the statute of limitations in the state you reside. This means that if a lawsuit against a doctor, nurse, hospital, or other medical ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 5-Mar-2015 Common Causes of Medical Malpractice Claims Medical malpractice occurs whenever a patient is harmed by the actions of a medical professional acting outside of the scope of their standard of care. In fact, every year, there are between 15,000 and 19,000 individual cases of medical malpractice ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 17-Feb-2015 What Is Informed Consent? When you or a loved one receive medical care from a professional, you have the right to be informed of the possible risks that may be associated with this particular medical treatment. This is referred to as informed consent. If a doctor does not ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, PC 9-Feb-2015 Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Claim? When someone receives medical attention from a professional, they are trusting that their doctor, nurse, or other will give them the utmost care and attention they deserve. In fact, part of the reason that medical professionals attend so many years ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 17-Dec-2014 Rules Eased for Winning Civil Cases in Oregon Kennedy v. Wheeler should prove to be a landmark case in the state of Oregon. The December 11, 2014 ruling looks to change established laws regarding how to award economic and noneconomic damages for plaintiffs suing on grounds of personal injury, ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 3-Jul-2014 Attorney Patrick Block Selected for the 2014 Oregon Super Lawyers® List Our law firm is proud to announce that Oregon Medical Malpractice Attorney Patrick L. Block has been selected for inclusion in this year's Oregon Super Lawyers® list! This is quite an accomplishment since only up to 5% of attorneys in Oregon ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 27-Jun-2014 OTLA Features Attorney Patrick Block in "Guardians Spotlight" The Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) has recognized Portland medical malpractice attorney Patrick Block in the latest issue of its Sidebar publication, which it distributes to its members. In the publication's June/July 2014 issues, ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 25-Jun-2014 Patrick Block Speaks on Adverse Healthcare Incident Mediation Oregon Medical Malpractice Attorney Patrick L. Block recently served as one of the speakers and panelists for the Adverse Healthcare Incident Mediation Training program —an event sponsored by the Oregon Mediation Association (OMA), the Oregon ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 5-May-2014 Attorney Block to Speak at Medical Malpractice CLE Event Attorney Patrick L. Block will be one of the speakers featured in a medical malpractice continuing legal education (CLE) seminar that is being offered by the Oregon Trial Lawyer Association (OTLA) later this month. Mr. Block is also helping to ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 22-Apr-2014 Attorney Patrick Block to Speak at OTLA Litigator Lunch Attorney Patrick L. Block is a native of Oregon and grew up in the Portland area. Licensed to practice law in Oregon and Washington, he is an active member of the Oregon State Bar, the Washington State Bar, the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, and ... Continue Reading Posted By The Law Offices of Patrick L. Block, P.C. 18-Apr-2014 Patrick Block Honored At Oregon Innocence Project Launch Party Attorney Patrick Block attended the Oregon Innocence Project's Launch Party and Benefit on April 9, 2014. To thank Attorney Block for his significant support of the OIP in the past, he was honored as an Innocence Champion at the launch party. The ... Continue Reading