Spinal cord injuries from medical negligence at Oregon VA and military hospitals devastate lives. Veterans and service members trust these facilities to keep them safe. They deserve protection from preventable harm.
Our founding attorney is both a licensed lawyer and medical doctor. This unique background helps us understand complex medical standards for spinal cord care. We can spot when providers fail to meet proper care standards.
The Federal Tort Claims Act allows you to seek compensation from the government when federal facilities cause spinal harm. Learn how Oregon laws work with FTCA rules to protect your rights.
What Causes Spinal Cord Injury at Oregon Military & VA Hospitals?
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Surgical Errors During Spinal Procedures: Poor surgical technique can damage the spinal cord and cause immediate paralysis.
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Failure to Diagnose Spinal Infections: Missing signs of infection can lead to permanent cord damage that antibiotics could prevent.
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Improper Patient Positioning During Surgery: Bad positioning during surgery can hurt the spinal cord, especially in high-risk patients.
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Delayed Treatment of Spinal Trauma: ER doctors can make injuries worse by not checking for spine problems or ordering proper tests.
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Medication Errors Causing Spinal Complications: Wrong medication doses can cause bleeding or hide serious spine problems.
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Inadequate Post-Operative Monitoring: Missing warning signs after surgery can lead to permanent damage.
Oregon Facilities Where We Handle Spinal Cord Injury Cases
We assist clients injured by medical mistakes at federal facilities throughout Oregon. These hospitals do complex spine surgeries.
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Portland VA Medical Center (Portland): Does major spine surgeries where proper safety steps are vital.
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Roseburg VA Medical Center (Roseburg): Provides spine care where errors can cause serious harm.
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White City VA Medical Center (White City): Offers rehab where proper patient care prevents injuries.
View all Oregon VA & Military Facilities
Warning Signs: Is Your Spinal Cord Injury Medical Malpractice?
- Sudden loss of feeling or movement after a routine procedure
- Doctors didn't order needed spine scans despite clear symptoms
- Late diagnosis of spine problems despite patient complaints
- Medical records show surgical mistakes
- Staff missed or ignored post-surgery problems
- Wrong medication led to spine bleeding
- ER staff didn't protect injured spines properly
Damages Available in Oregon Spinal Cord Injury Cases
Economic Damages
- Lifetime Medical Care Costs: Care costs often exceed $3 million for complete spinal injuries
- Lost Earning Capacity: Money for lost work ability
- Attendant Care Expenses: Costs for caregivers or family helping with daily tasks
- Adaptive Vehicle and Equipment: Special wheelchairs and mobility tools
- Home Modification Costs: Changes to make homes wheelchair-accessible
- Future Surgical Interventions: Money for future surgeries and complications
Non-Economic Damages
- Physical Pain and Suffering: C