Choosing to pursue a lawsuit after you have been injured is a life-changing decision. So is selecting a law firm to help you. Your choice will shape not only the outcome of your legal case, but your experience of it. It’s important to work with a law firm that has the skill to prove your claim, and offers the personal attention you deserve throughout the legal process.
At The Fraser Law Firm, every client we work with has experienced a serious injury—many of them at the hands of a professional they trusted to help them. We know what it means for our clients to place their future in our hands, and we work hard to be worthy of that trust. To learn about our experience, our approach, and how we can help you, contact the Fraser Law Firm to schedule a consultation.
At The Fraser Law Firm, medical malpractice and personal injury law are all we do. This exclusive focus has allowed us to develop an in-depth understanding of the law in this area, as well as of the legal and medical systems.
At The Fraser Law Firm, medical malpractice and personal injury law are all we do. This exclusive focus has allowed us to develop an in-depth understanding of the law in this area, as well as of the legal and medical systems.
We genuinely care about our clients. Medical malpractice and serious personal injury matters are not about the case file. No matter how many cases we handle, we never lose sight of the people and the families we are working with—and why.
There are four elements that must be proven in a medical malpractice case: the existence of a duty of care between provider and patient; a breach of the duty; injury caused by the breach, and damages that stem from that injury.
Not every bad medical outcome is the result of medical malpractice. It's important to talk to an experienced medical malpractice attorney who can ask the right questions and investigate to find out whether the elements of a claim have been met.
The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice claim varies from state to state; in Oregon, you generally have two years from the date of the injury, or from the time you reasonably should have discovered the injury, to file a case. However, you should consult an attorney as soon as you think you might have a claim; don't wait until the last minute.
Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured due to a medical professional’s breach of the standard of care. Negligence involves someone acting without reasonable care in a way that causes injury and damages. In both medical malpractice and ordinary negligence cases, victims may recover economic damages (like medical bills and lost wages) and non-economic damages (like pain and suffering).
Personal injury and medical malpractice cases are complex. It's important to choose an attorney with extensive experience, and preferably experience with cases like yours. You want to work with an attorney who has a track record of success, and with whom you feel comfortable.