Surgical errors are something that occur more often than most consumers would believe. One of the more common surgical errors that occurs is operating on the wrong body part (for example, if an injury occurred to the left arm, operating instead on the right). In addition, sometimes surgical instruments are left inside patients when surgical…
Childbirth is one of life’s most beautiful events. We commonly hear people refer to the process in religious terms, calling it a “miracle,” which is how it often seems to new parents. But childbirth is an odd sort of miracle, because it is also fraught with risks. One Ontario judge has referred to it as…
The birth of a child is one of the most joyous events in any person’s life. Seeing your newborn son or daughter for the first time after nine long months of the physical and emotional burdens of pregnancy is an experience like no other.But when a pregnancy or birth is marred by negligent medical care,…
A catastrophic birth injury can rob your child of his or her future even before your child take a breath in this world. Parents who planned to celebrate the arrival of their new baby instead must face the question of how to pay for a lifetime of medical care for a severely injured child. In…
In early 2016, Statistics Canada released a startling study on the prevalence of sepsis-linked deaths in Canada. Sepsis is a medical condition in which the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection. This can cause serious organ and tissue damage that can lead to death.In their study, the Statistics Canada authors found that during 2011,…
Undergoing surgery always involves risks. Before a surgeon can operate on a patient, he or she must first inform the patient of the material risks involved in the procedure, and obtain the patient’s consent in light of those risks. But one risk that many people — including medical professionals — are often unaware of is…
Every year in Ontario, tens of thousands of Ontarians suffer personal injuries as the result of motor-vehicle collisions, medical negligence, dangerous premises, defective products, and other causes. Unfortunately, not every injured Ontarian understands his or her legal rights in the context of a personal injury for which another person is at fault.Two of the most…
Over the summer, we published a video to answer the question, “What is a tort claim?” In it, we explained, “If a person’s negligent act caused your injuries, you are entitled to recover your damages from them in a lawsuit. This is called a tort claim.”That definition is good insofar as it goes, but today…
Last updated Feb. 12, 2018.Injury is the leading cause of death for children in Canada, reports the Public Health Agency of Canada. Many of these deaths involve acquired brain injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical, given that the impact of a serious traumatic brain injury can be massive, extensive and long-term.The long-term implications of…
The side effects of a prescription drug interaction can be quite hazardous. If you or your loved one experienced a serious side effect or injury because of drug interactions, you may qualify to file a claim for compensation.Professionals in the pharmaceutical industry are supposed to report any known drug interactions and ensure they prescribe and…
Canadian law tends to discourage medical malpractice lawsuits. Physicians and hospitals are highly protected under medical liability insurance, such as through Canadian Medical Protective Association. And the Supreme Court has capped pain and suffering damages.Still, many injured victims file a suit against physicians and hospitals each year. The Courts adhere to strict guidelines when determining…
Most medical malpractice claims are related either to negligence or failure to get a patient’s informed consent. If you or a loved one suffered injury due to what you believe is a medical error or negligence, discuss your situation with a medical malpractice lawyer to determine whether you have a valid claim and to help…
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