by Susanne | May 8, 2023 | Interesting Articles
A recent case examines the tragic consequences of professional malpractice. A nurse with over 35 years of experience committed professional malpractice before an Atikamekw baby died in April 2022. CBC reported that the nurse’s mistakes were primarily linked to...
by Susanne | Apr 27, 2023 | Instructive Cases
Standard of Care and Causation in Medical Malpractice Class Actions A Case brought before the Ontario Court of Appeal demonstrates how issues of causation and standard of care are handled in class action medical malpractice cases. Background In 2022, the Ontario...
by Susanne | Apr 27, 2023 | Interesting Articles
LAW FIRMS SEEING AN INCREASE IN REQUESTS FOR MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, some law firms have seen a surge in consultation calls regarding alleged negligent medical treatment. In a recent article published by...
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by Susanne | Apr 20, 2023 | Instructive Cases
The Standard of Specialists In this important case, the Supreme Court of Canada held that a specialist owes a duty to conduct their practice to the same standard as a prudent and diligent doctor in the same circumstances. Background The plaintiff, Ter Neuzen, was...
by Susanne | Apr 12, 2023 | Interesting Articles
CASES INVOLVING DELAYED DIAGNOSIS POSE UNIQUE CHALLENGES FOR PLAINTIFF LAWYERS When thinking about medical malpractice, extreme circumstances such as botched surgery may come to mind. An article posted by Canadian Lawyer Magazine considers a more nuanced case of...
