A landmark update from the American Law Institute is pushing medical malpractice law toward evidence-based care, challenging the long-standing defense of “customary practice” and reshaping how courts evaluate physician responsibility and informed consent.

A Manitoba doctor denies allegations of racism and negligence in a lawsuit filed by a Tataskweyak Cree Nation man who claims his appendicitis was misdiagnosed as a hangover.

A man developed a pulmonary embolism following elective foot surgery, leading to a clinical negligence claim.

A New Brunswick family is suing Horizon Health Network and two nurses, alleging negligence after 78-year-old Darrell Mesheau died while waiting for care in a Fredericton emergency room in 2022. The defendants argue they met the standard of care and are seeking dismissal of the claim.

A $14M birth injury settlement led to a fee dispute, with the Ontario Superior Court finding the law firm’s $4.1M contingency fee unfair. The court reduced the fee to $3.25M to protect the injured child’s interests.

Canada’s fault-based system makes it nearly impossible for medical malpractice victims to be compensated.

Yale New Haven Hospital is facing a malpractice lawsuit after five ICU patients were left without proper pain management due to drug tampering by a nurse.

Armstrong v. Ward is now considered a leading case in Canadian medical malpractice law. By allowing courts to assess causation before standard of care, the ruling gives plaintiffs a clearer path to proving negligence.

A Toronto woman endured multiple surgeries and permanent injuries after a surgeon failed to detect a bowel perforation during a routine gynecological procedure.

When self-represented individuals pursue psychiatric malpractice claims, the question of capacity must come first. Without proper legal representation or a litigation guardian, these complex cases can be dismissed unfairly.

Before 2,500 patients were warned of infection risks, complaints about Toronto gynecologist Dr. Esther Park had already been filed. Former patients now say their warnings were ignored for years.

The Ontario Superior Court ruled in favour of a patient who suffered a severe nerve injury during shoulder surgery.

An Indigenous family alleges medical negligence and racism at a Manitoba hospital after an 18-year-old mother was wrongly told her baby wasn’t breathing.

A Manitoba woman has filed a lawsuit claiming misread Pap tests led to a delayed cervical cancer diagnosis, aggressive treatment, and infertility.

The Zantac cancer lawsuits have been anything but predictable. From major settlements to courtroom setbacks, plaintiffs and defendants have been trading wins and losses in a legal battle that has dragged on for years.

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.

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.

Rising suicides, overdoses, and burnout among women healthcare workers highlight a growing crisis.

A new report from SecondStreet.org reveals that over 17,000 Canadians died while waiting for medical treatment last year

More than 57,000 patients in the UK died last year after waiting over 12 hours in A&E, according to new research.

Canada’s healthcare system is struggling with record-high wait times, leaving millions without timely care.

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.

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.

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.

Medicine is increasingly shaped by managerialism—an ideology that prioritizes top-down control over clinical judgment.

Medicine is increasingly shaped by managerialism—an ideology that prioritizes top-down control over clinical judgment.

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.

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.

Real-life cases show how delays in care and lack of disclosure can have serious consequences.

Mega Malpractice Verdicts Against Physicians on Rise

Mega Malpractice Verdicts Against Physicians on Rise

After falling in a retail store, one woman had to have her leg amputated due to doctors’ negligence.

A surgeon in British Columbia is still seeing patients despite allegations of negligent medical practices

Does genetic testing provide more insight into birth injury claims or does it just add another layer of complexity?

Discover some of the most common surgical and medical errors and ways to reduce risks of experiencing a “never event”.

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.

$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.

Psychiatric malpractice is an obscure but growing area in medical malpractice law.

Understanding how feelings of frustration may be compensable in medical malpractice cases.

The Supreme Court of Canada’s examination of the Sacks v. Ross case seeks to address the principle of causation in medical malpractice claims.

How the adherence to the standard of care by two radiologists led to different legal outcomes in a missed cancer diagnosis.

Personal injury lawyers in Canada are moving into medical malpractice as changes to personal injury law rules require them to be more strategic.

Nurse’s neglectful medical records management linked to Atikamekw baby’s death in April 2022.

Law firms seeing an increase in requests for medical malpractice cases after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cases involving delayed diagnosis pose unique challenges for plaintiff lawyers.

A deeply flawed analysis used evidence-based medicine to report misleading statistics on misdiagnoses.

Roughly 28,000 Canadians die due to medical mistakes every year, ranking after heart disease and cancer.

Clearly understanding the difference between medical malpractice and negligence claims can help direct plaintiffs toward the proper legal action.

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.

In Canada, the judicial system works differently than in the US, with awards often being significantly lower than those awarded for similar injuries

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.

The Canadian Government announces a Vaccine Injury Support Program but few applicants meet the required criteria for compensation.