Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Portland

Over $300 Million Recovered for Clients and their Families

Serving Portland, Woodburn, Redmond, and Madras, OR

Do you have a medical malpractice case?
Has a loved one been harmed by a doctor?

We put our trust in the hands of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers every day. When that trust is broken and a patient is seriously harmed or dies due to error or negligence, they need to be held accountable for their mistake. That’s why we’re here!

At Pickett Dummigan Weingart, we work tirelessly to represent the rights of those who have suffered life-changing injuries or death as a result of medical malpractice. With over 200 years of combined experience and long-established relationships with medical experts, judges, defense attorneys, doctors, and other health care providers, we have the knowledge, skills, and resources to represent you.

What is Considered Medical Malpractice?

Birth injuries

When a doctor, midwife, or other medical professional ignores signs that pregnancy or delivery may be dangerous, resulting in the injury, disability, or death of the child or mother. 

Failure/delay to diagnose

When a physician or healthcare provider fails to make a correct diagnosis. This can occur when a doctor fails to diagnose cancer or other illnesses.

Surgical errors

When a surgeon performs an operation and the patient is harmed more or in unexpected ways. This can happen when a surgeon cuts or damages the wrong internal structure.

Anesthesia errors

Anesthesia is part of every surgery. It is a complicated area of medicine and mistakes can be made. If mistakes are made the harm is usually catastrophic.

Medication errors

When a doctor or pharmacist prescribes or dispenses the wrong medication to a patient. Wrong medication can include prescribing medicine that a patient is allergic to, or prescribing too little or too much medicine.

Neglect

When a nurse or other healthcare provider fails to supervise and care for patients under their watch. Pressure sores are often a symptom of medical neglect. Neglect can also include unsanitary conditions and practices that lead to infections.

$2.5

Million

Settlement for a boy who suffered paralysis after an orthopedic procedure on his legs.

$1.6

Million

Settlement for a young mother who suffered a brain injury due to the medical team’s failure to immediately start CPR.

$2.1

Million

Settlement for the surviving spouse and daughter of a woman who died due to preeclampsia or PIH.

• What Our Clients Say •

“We can't say enough good things about Kimberly and her associates. They were thorough, professional, and easy to work with. We had little to no hope of getting reimbursed for medical expenses from a fall that resulted in my hip getting fractured. She was able to get us a fair settlement. We will always be grateful and highly recommend her.”

- Brenda

“After my husband’s accident, we felt lost about what to do and where to turn for help. But from our first phone call with Gary Pickett, it was clear they truly care about the people they work with and intimately know the law that protected our rights. We are so thankful to have found a team that made us and our well-being a priority.”

- Michele

“Had a great experience working with Chris and Brittanie for a favorable outcome after an injury. Great folks to work with when you are in need! Thank you and your team for your attentiveness and hard work!”

- Natalie

“Working with Samantha and Kim was easier and much more enjoyable than any legal matter I've ever encountered. They were incredibly well organized, highly communicative, and so good at explaining everything and preparing me for every step of the way. I felt like I had an All-Star Team behind me.”

- Ryan

“I had an amazing experience working with Brendan Dummigan. He and his team supported me through such a challenging time, and I truly couldn’t have done it without them. A special shoutout to Rachel Heppner, who was an incredible paralegal and always there when I needed help.”

- Fernando

“I want to thank Chris, Brittanie and their entire team for their heartfelt compassion and tireless efforts in achieving a lifechanging recovery for me. Chris handled a very traumatic experience for me with grace and integrity. I am forever grateful for his hard work and honesty in helping me achieve justice in a very difficult case.”

- Survivor of Attempted Murder

Working with a Portland Medical Malpractice Attorney

Winning your case requires a trusted, respected, and compassionate Portland medical malpractice lawyer ready to fight on your behalf. Our Portland malpractice attorneys have the knowledge and experience you need.

At Pickett Dummigan Weingart, we’ll leave no stone unturned in pursuit of justice for you and your family. We consult with multiple experts before we ever file a lawsuit. This gives us an advantage over most other medical malpractice law firms in the state. When we say you have a case that is worth pursuing, we are confident that the medical issues have been thoroughly analyzed.

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Quick Answers from Our Attorneys

Q: Do you accept all medical malpractice cases?

“Our firm only accepts cases in which there is clear error and permanent harm. Our focus is in the area of birth trauma. We work with experts throughout the country to understand the medicine and prove your case.”
— R. Brendan Dummigan

Q: What evidence is needed to support my case?

“We have an extensive network of doctors and nurses with whom we work to carefully and completely analyze the care that was provided. This expert opinion is the foundation of all cases we accept.”
— Deena Sajitharan

Protecting Our Community One Case at a Time

Whether you’re the victim of malpractice or contacting us as a friend or family member of someone wronged, you’re welcome here. Our compassionate and experienced team will listen to your situation, explain what to expect, and answer all of your questions.

We will conduct a thorough review of the care provided and only then will we move forward with your case. We’ll take your case on a contingency-fee-basis. You won’t pay anything unless we win.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is medical malpractice?

Medical malpractice refers to a doctor or healthcare provider treating a patient in a manner that is substandard or below the standard of care, resulting in injury to a patient.

How do you prove medical malpractice?

Some medical mistakes are easy to spot and prove. For example, a patient is a victim of medical malpractice if a surgeon operates on the wrong body part or leaves medical instruments inside a patient’s body. However, medical malpractice claims can also be difficult to discover because it takes medical knowledge to find out if a healthcare provider failed to follow the standard of care.

What four things must be present to show malpractice?

To prove that medical malpractice occurred, you must be able to show all of these 4 things:

  1. A doctor-patient relationship existed
  2. The doctor was negligent
  3. The doctor’s negligence caused the injury
  4. The injury led to specific damages