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 … Continue reading “Prescription Drug Interactions: Do I have a claim?”
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 … Continue reading “How Do the Courts Define Medical Negligence?”
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 … Continue reading “Determining the Validity of Your Medical Malpractice Claim”
Medical errors contribute to approximately 38,000 to 43,000 deaths each year in Canada, according to data from the authors of the book After the Error: Speaking Out About Patient Safety to Save Lives. Unfortunately, national and provincial medical malpractice laws make it quite challenging for a victim – or a parent whose child is a … Continue reading “Why You Need a Lawyer to Help Process a Medical Malpractice Claim”
A brachial plexus injury is a nerve injury affecting the shoulder, arm and/or hand. The injury is a result of a stretching and/or tearing of the network of nerves that send signals to this area of the body. A brachial plexus injury can occur as the result of a car accident or sports injury. This … Continue reading “What is a Brachial Plexus Injury?”
Birth injuries can be attributed to a wide range of underlying causes. Factors may include anything from genetics and maternal health to poor prenatal care or medical error during delivery. Complications vary depending on the nature of the injury and the use of early medical intervention. Eight Most Common Birth Injuries Include: Cerebral Palsy and … Continue reading “A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Eight Possible Birth Injuries”
Medical negligence can be difficult to recognize and even more challenging to prove in a liability claim. This may be especially true when children are the victims of a doctor’s or hospital’s mistake. After all, it may be problematic or impossible for a child to articulate his or her symptoms, particularly if the malpractice occurred … Continue reading “5 Steps to Take if You Suspect Your Child was the Victim of Medical Negligence”
