by Susanne | Jun 15, 2023 | Instructive Cases
A new trial is granted for a medical malpractice case, addressing trial judge’s errors in jury instructions. Background The appellant, Andrew March, fractured his left upper arm bone when he fell off his bicycle on July 6, 1986, when he was five years old. Dr. John...
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...
