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Cerebral Palsy Caused by Birth Injury: Understanding the Impact and Seeking Justice
Birth injuries leading to cerebral palsy are often preventable. This blog explores how medical negligence during childbirth can cause CP, the challenges families face, and how legal action can help secure vital compensation and support.
Ontario Internist Found Negligent in Asthma Case Resulting in Brain Injury
In Gumbley v. Vasiliou, the Ontario Superior Court ruled that an internist’s delayed response and failure to consult an intensivist during an asthma emergency caused a patient’s brain injury, highlighting the consequences of medical negligence.
Increase in Nurse Suicide
Rising suicides, overdoses, and burnout among women healthcare workers highlight a growing crisis.
Dying on the Waiting List
A new report from SecondStreet.org reveals that over 17,000 Canadians died while waiting for medical treatment last year
1,000 Patients a Week Died in UK Emergency Waiting for Care in 2024
More than 57,000 patients in the UK died last year after waiting over 12 hours in A&E, according to new research.
Waiting, Waiting, Waiting on Waitlists
Canada’s healthcare system is struggling with record-high wait times, leaving millions without timely care.
Winnipeg Man has Wrong Leg Amputated
Manitoba’s Health Minister and Indigenous leaders are calling for a full investigation after a Winnipeg hospital amputated the wrong leg of a First Nations man. The error has raised concerns about accountability and potential racial bias in healthcare.
3+ Million Canadians Waiting For Basic Care
Canada’s healthcare crisis continues as over 3.2 million people wait for essential medical care. Despite record government spending, wait times remain high, forcing some patients to seek alternatives—or even consider euthanasia.
Contraceptive Linked to Brain Tumors
A lawsuit alleges Pfizer failed to warn about Depo-Provera’s link to brain tumors, despite safer alternatives. Learn about the claims and implications for women’s health.
The Folly of Clinical Practice Guidelines
Medicine is increasingly shaped by managerialism—an ideology that prioritizes top-down control over clinical judgment.
Laser Hair Removal Tops List of Most Litigated Energy-Based Procedures
Medicine is increasingly shaped by managerialism—an ideology that prioritizes top-down control over clinical judgment.
UK Emergency Department Waits Caused 14,000 Deaths in 2023
An inquiry into NHS England’s delays reveals that long waiting times are causing thousands of preventable deaths each year. The report calls for urgent reforms to restore patient care and reduce unnecessary deaths.
Why Are We Sick
Explore how decentralizing medicine and empowering individuals can address the unintended harms of modern healthcare. Learn why smaller, community-focused solutions are key to restoring balance.
Why Accountability in Canadian Healthcare Needs to Improve For Patient Safety
Real-life cases show how delays in care and lack of disclosure can have serious consequences.
Vanessa’s Law
Mega Malpractice Verdicts Against Physicians on Rise
Mega Malpractice Awards
Mega Malpractice Verdicts Against Physicians on Rise
How a Dislocated Knee Led to Amputation
After falling in a retail store, one woman had to have her leg amputated due to doctors’ negligence.
BC Surgeon Still Allowed to See Patients After Malpractice Claims
A surgeon in British Columbia is still seeing patients despite allegations of negligent medical practices
The Mystery of Genetic Testing in Birth Injury Claims
Does genetic testing provide more insight into birth injury claims or does it just add another layer of complexity?
Preventing Surgical and Medical Errors
Discover some of the most common surgical and medical errors and ways to reduce risks of experiencing a “never event”.
Newborn Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy Due to Negligent Doctors & Nurses
A lawsuit emerges after a pregnant woman gives birth to a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy resulting from hospital staff’s negligence during the delivery.
The Significance of Legal Costs Awarded in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
$9 million in compensation is secured for victims of abuse at the Oak Ridge psychiatric facility setting a significant precedent for future medical malpractice cases.
The Nuances of Psychiatric Malpractice
Psychiatric malpractice is an obscure but growing area in medical malpractice law.
Navigating Frustration & Compensation in Medical Malpractice
Understanding how feelings of frustration may be compensable in medical malpractice cases.
Seeking Clarity on Causation from the SCC
The Supreme Court of Canada’s examination of the Sacks v. Ross case seeks to address the principle of causation in medical malpractice claims.
The Impact of Standard of Care on Medical Malpractice Case Outcomes
How the adherence to the standard of care by two radiologists led to different legal outcomes in a missed cancer diagnosis.
Firms are Expanding into Medical Malpractice
Personal injury lawyers in Canada are moving into medical malpractice as changes to personal injury law rules require them to be more strategic.
Death of Seven Month Old Linked to Nurse Malpractice
Nurse’s neglectful medical records management linked to Atikamekw baby’s death in April 2022.
Increased Medical Malpractice Cases Post-Pandemic
Law firms seeing an increase in requests for medical malpractice cases after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Challenges Plaintiff Lawyers Face with Delayed Diagnosis
Cases involving delayed diagnosis pose unique challenges for plaintiff lawyers.
Misleading Evidence-Based Medicine
A deeply flawed analysis used evidence-based medicine to report misleading statistics on misdiagnoses.
Medical Mistakes are the Third Leading Cause of Death in Canada
Roughly 28,000 Canadians die due to medical mistakes every year, ranking after heart disease and cancer.
Medical Malpractice vs. Medical Negligence Claims
Clearly understanding the difference between medical malpractice and negligence claims can help direct plaintiffs toward the proper legal action.
COVID-19 Deaths Spark Lawsuits in Ontario Nursing Homes
In 2020, an Ontario Law barred almost every type of COVID-related legal action that could be taken against the Government. A judge has since then ruled that families of nursing-home victims may sue the minister of long-term care.
Are Canadian Medical Malpractice Claims Different Than in the United States?
In Canada, the judicial system works differently than in the US, with awards often being significantly lower than those awarded for similar injuries
How COVID-19 has Medical Malpractice Lawyers Thinking Outside the Box
Medical Malpractice lawyers heavily depend on the opinions of medical experts to prove negligence or malpractice. These experts can be critical to retain to comment on the standard of care and causation, both necessary elements in a medical malpractice case.
Serious and Permanent Injuries from a Vaccine
The Canadian Government announces a Vaccine Injury Support Program but few applicants meet the required criteria for compensation.
The Critical Role of Expert Witnesses in Medical Malpractice
Expert witnesses play a crucial role in proving Causation and Standard of Care in Medical Malpractice cases.
6 things to know about telehealth medical malpractice concerns
Telehealth adoption has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, signaling the need for providers to examine their malpractice risks associated with virtual care.
Uptick in Telehealth Reveals Medical Malpractice Concerns
Telehealth services have surged during the pandemic, due in part to loosening of federal restrictions