by Susanne | Sep 3, 2024 | Interesting Articles
Adverse Drug Reactions Soarding. Since the introduction of Vanessa’s Law in 2014, the reporting of serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in Canadian hospitals has experienced a substantial increase. Named in memory of Vanessa Young, a schoolgirl who tragically died...
by Susanne | Apr 11, 2024 | Interesting Articles
Mega Malpractice Verdicts Against Physicians on Rise. Over the past few years, there have been numerous high-value malpractice verdicts that have garnered significant attention in the United States. These verdicts have prompted discussions and debates within the...
by Susanne | Jul 31, 2023 | Interesting Articles
Physicians’ failure to identify a ‘compartment syndrome’ issue resulted in a patient having her leg amputated. One does not anticipate slipping and falling when in the ladieswear section and consequently having to have a limb removed. Sadly, this worst-case...
by Susanne | Jul 17, 2023 | Interesting Articles
The troubling trend of repeated medical negligence cases involving one B.C. surgeon, and why he’s still allowed to see patients. Many five-year-olds have suffered from a broken arm and the majority of the time they bounce back after a few miserable weeks in a...
by Susanne | Jul 4, 2023 | Interesting Articles
With advancements in medical science and technology, testimony from genetic experts may become increasingly important in medical malpractice claims. Is the developmental delay in my child a result of a congenital defect or was it brought on by a lack of oxygen during...
by Susanne | Jun 27, 2023 | Interesting Articles
Surgical and medical errors often occur despite existing protocols and preventive measures. Personal injury lawyer, Meghan M. Hull Jacquin, discusses surgical and medical errors in an interesting blog post on the Howie, Sacks & Henry website. We have every right...
