Medical Malpractice Attorneys

When Medical Care Causes Harm, Accountability Matters

When medical care causes harm, the consequences can follow you for life. Osborn Machler & Neff stands with patients and families who were hurt by medical negligence across Washington and Oregon.

We investigate what happened, work with trusted medical experts, and fight to hold powerful healthcare institutions accountable. You deserve answers, and you deserve an advocate prepared to stand up for you.

A Record Built on Results

$500M+

Recovered for Clients

100+

Years of Experience

50+

Jury Trials

Who This Is For

When Medical Care Leaves You With More Questions Than Answers

Osborn Machler & Neff can help you if you believe medical care caused serious harm or failed to prevent harm that should have been avoided.

You may be looking for answers after:

  • A surgical error

  • A misdiagnosis

  • Decline after treatment

  • A delayed diagnosis

  • A medication mistake

  • A birth injury

  • An anesthesia event

  • A preventable death

  • A hospital failure

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Why These Cases Matter

When Healthcare Causes Harm

Patients trust medical professionals with their lives. Most providers take that responsibility seriously. But when preventable mistakes happen, the impact can be catastrophic.

Medical malpractice cases often begin with confusion. Something went wrong, but no one gives you a clear explanation. Records are difficult to understand. Providers may avoid direct answers. The hospital may frame the outcome as an unavoidable complication.

Sometimes that’s true. Sometimes it’s not.

Osborn Machler Neff investigates whether the provider failed to meet the standard of care, whether that failure caused harm, and whether a legal claim can be brought.

When to Call a Lawyer

Signs You Should Contact a Medical Malpractice Attorney

You should speak with an attorney if:

  • A diagnosis was missed or delayed and the condition worsened.

  • Surgery caused an unexpected serious injury.

  • A medication or anesthesia error caused harm.

  • A baby or mother was injured during pregnancy, labor, or delivery.

  • A provider dismissed symptoms that later proved serious.

  • A loved one died after questionable medical care.

  • The explanation you received does not match what happened.

  • Hospital failed to monitor, treat, or respond to a changed condition.

If something feels wrong, it’s worth asking questions.

We listen to what happened, ask focused questions, and help you understand whether Osborn Machler Neff can help.

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Who Can Be Held Accountable

Medical Negligence Can Involve More Than One Provider

Medical negligence isn’t always the result of one person’s mistake. Harm can happen when a provider fails to act, a care team misses a warning sign, or a medical facility does not have the right systems in place to protect patients. We look closely at every layer of care to determine who may be responsible and how the harm could have been prevented.

  • Doctors

  • Nurses
  • Specialists

  • Anesthesiologists

  • Pharmacists

  • Specialist Technicians

  • Hospitals

  • Clinics
  • Emergency Rooms

  • Medical facilities

  • Rehabilitation facilities

  • Urgent care centers

Recovery

A Claim Can Help Address the Harm Medical Negligence Caused

Osborn Machler & Neff helps patients and families pursue compensation that reflects the full impact of what happened, not just the immediate medical bills.

Additional medical care
Lost income
Future care needs
Pain and suffering
Disability
Loss of quality of life
Loss of companionship
Emotional distress
Wrongful death damages
Ready to advocate for you

The Experience Medical Malpractice Cases Demand

Medical malpractice cases require credible experts, careful records review, and the willingness to challenge powerful healthcare institutions.

Osborn Machler Neff has helped clients win seven-figure jury verdicts and reached dozens of settlements against medical professionals and facilities whose actions harmed patients.

That matters because medical malpractice cases are heavily defended. Hospitals, care providers, and insurers rarely accept responsibility without a fight. Osborn Machler Neff understands the level of preparation these cases require.

8-figure

Jury verdicts secured for harmed patients

Hundreds

Clients represented across Washington and Portland

Decades

Of medical litigation experience

Our Team

Meet the Attorneys

Simeon Osborn Attorney at Law

Managing Partner | Attorney

Austin J. Neff

Partner | Attorney

Roger Rogoff

Of Counsel | Attorney

Testimonials

What our Clients Say

If you’re dealing with a brain injury/concussion case, those can be difficult cases, and Austin is the right fit for them and can navigate them successfully. He was very mindful of the expenses incurred with the case, and very good at strategizing his steps and actions to maximize the outcome and minimize the expenses. 

If you seek a law firm that marries surgical attention to detail with heartfelt client advocacy, look no further than Osborn Machler Neff. The Team will fight for your case, you’ll gain a relentless advocate whose professionalism and empathy turn difficult circumstances into successful outcomes.

Medical Malpractice FAQs

Find clear answers to common questions so you can move forward with confidence.

You may have a case if medical care caused serious harm and there is reason to believe the provider made a preventable error. Osborn Machler Neff can review the facts and help determine whether further investigation is warranted.

No. A poor outcome does not automatically mean malpractice occurred. A valid claim usually requires evidence that a provider failed to act as a reasonably careful medical professional would have under similar circumstances.

The consultation is free. Most medical malpractice cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay attorney fees upfront.

These cases require expert testimony, detailed medical evidence, and proof that the provider’s failure caused the injury. Hospitals and insurers often fight these claims aggressively.

As soon as possible. Medical records, timelines, witnesses, and filing deadlines all matter. Early review can help protect your rights.

Get a Straightforward Answer

If you believe medical negligence caused serious harm to you or someone you love, contact OMN. We’ll review your situation, explain what may matter, and help you understand what comes next.