by Susanne | Jun 13, 2023 | Interesting Articles
The implications and precedent set by the $500,000 legal costs awarded in a landmark medical malpractice lawsuit. Neinstein Lawyers’ recent article explains how the abuse allegations at the Oak Ridge psychiatric facility have finally been resolved after a...
by Susanne | Jun 8, 2023 | Instructive Cases
The Complexities of Informed Consent & Causation in Medical Malpractice. Background In 1997, Victoria Anderson suffered a stroke that left her with “locked-in” syndrome, only able to move her eyes voluntarily. She believes the stroke was caused by the...
by Susanne | Jun 8, 2023 | Interesting Articles
Navigating the Complexities of Liability and Causation in Psychiatric Malpractice Cases. Recently, mental health has been met by the public with greater understanding. However, psychiatric malpractice, a specialized area of medical malpractice law, is less often...
by Susanne | Jun 1, 2023 | Instructive Cases
The Supreme Court of Canada overturns the Court of Appeal’s decision, dismissing the case and upholding the trial judge’s decision. Background The Lapointe’s five-year-old daughter sustained a severe cut to her elbow, resulting in significant bleeding and the severing...
by Susanne | May 31, 2023 | Interesting Articles
The role of frustration in medical malpractice cases and determining compensability for unexpected outcomes in mental injury claims. What is Frustration? Frustration, in a legal context, refers to an unforeseen event or circumstance that significantly alters the...
