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Medical Malpractice

In Canada, and especially in Ontario, we are fortunate to have many excellent doctors, and a high standard of healthcare. Our universal healthcare system is something we are very proud of. However, when a patient is injured or harmed because the expected standards of care were not met, the consequences can be devastating for the patient and their family.

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Medical malpractice (or medical negligence) is the area of law in which a civil action (lawsuit) is started because of harm or injury caused by the negligence of a doctor or other health care practitioner (like a Dentist, Nurse, Pharmacist, etc).

Medical malpractice lawyers are the lawyers who represent the patient and their family in the civil litigation (lawsuit) to help them receive compensation for the damages caused by the negligence – by upholding healthcare safety and standards. This compensation is often necessary in order to pay for therapy, housing accessibility or renovations, equipment and many other areas to protect and improve the injured person’s quality of life moving forward. It also acts as a deterrent or penalty to create positive change within our healthcare system.

However, it is important to remember that, while negative outcomes can be the result of negligence, it is not always the case.

There are a number of things that are necessary for us to prove that the injury or harm was a result of medical malpractice:

We have to assume that the health care provider owed a “duty of care” to the patient- meaning that the health care provider is responsible for the patient or that the patient is relying on their advice;
The Standard of care was not met. This means that the health care provider did not provide the level or quality of care that we reasonably expect of them.
A patient was injured or harmed in some sort of way
There is causation, meaning that there is a clear link between the substandard healthcare and the harm or injury to the patient.

Most Importantly

You MUST take action before the deadline expires. This is often called the “Limitation Period” or Statute of Limitations. Once a patient or their family member misses their deadline, their right to start an action is lost forever.

Understanding whether your situation fits the criteria for medical malpractice can be complicated. If you think that you or someone you know may have been injured by medical malpractice your best course of action is discussing the case with a medical malpractice lawyer who can guide you better.

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The Above Information Is Not Legal Advice. Past Results Of Cases And Recoveries By Our Personal Injury/Disability Lawyers Medical MalpracticeLawyers Against Hospitals, Doctors, Midwives, Nurses And Other Healthcare Professionals Are Not Necessarily Indicative Of Future Results. The Amounts Recovered And Other Litigation Outcomes Will Vary According To The Facts In Individual Cases.