Professional Negligence or Malpractice is, above everything else, a violation of the client’s trust in their - doctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, therapist, architect, accountant, etc. In many cases if the bond between the client and professional is violated the harm is often irreparable. Not only is the trust lost between the client and the professional, in most cases the client also loses trust the system they thought was in place to protect them. Legally this occurs when the professional’s actions falls below an acceptable standard of care. The attorneys of Oliveros & O’Brien are experienced in malpractice claims.

PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE or MALPRACTICE comes in many forms:

Medical Malpractice - We all know that doctors are human, and because of that they make mistakes just like everyone else. Recently, there have been many news reports regarding medical malpractice claims, their costs and affects those claims have on the cost of health care. On the other hand, if you think you have been injured by your doctor or therapist then it is important that you discuss your options with an experienced malpractice attorney. Call the attorneys of Oliveros & O’Brien to discuss your potential claim.

Check Out Your Doctor

• Oregon Board of Medical Examiners
  http://www.bme.state.or.us/
• Washington State Department of Health
  http://www.doh.wa.gov/licensing.htm

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• Center for Justice and Democracy
  http://www.centerjd.org/
  

Legal Malpractice - In Oregon all attorneys are required to maintain malpractice insurance. In Washington, although malpractice insurance is optional, most attorney have some form of insurance in case a mistake is made in a case. Dealing with a legal malpractice claim is often complicated both factually and legally; and should only be handled by experienced attorney. The attorneys of Oliveros & O’Brien have experience in legal malpractice cases in the areas of - personal injury, domestics relations, bankruptcy, criminal matters and business relationships.

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• Oregon
  http://www.wsba.org/
• Washington
  http://www.wsba.org/
  

Other Professional Malpractice - In both Oregon and Washington a special duty of care is created between the professional can the client. The client comes to rely on that person for his or her expertise and advice. As with the other areas of malpractice mentioned above, it is important that if you think you have a claim for professional negligence you speak with an experienced attorney.

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