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Canadian Birth Injury Lawsuits

Canadian Birth Injury Lawsuits

The following summaries outline the process and procedure that surround birth injury lawsuits in Canada.

Stages of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Stages of a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit1

Starting the lawsuit Once the decision has been made that there is merit in pursuing a birth injury claim, the court process starts with filing the lawsuit. The court process can be complex and unfamiliar to someone who has never been through it before. It is sometimes referred to as the litigation process. Most people […]

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How do I know if my claim is worth pursuing?

How do I know if my claim is worth pursuing

If your child has been injured during the course of labour and delivery, and you have concerns with the medical treatment that was provided, it is important that you contact a BILA lawyer as soon as possible. The lawyer will be able to provide you with some preliminary information as to the process of investigating […]

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How do the courts calculate compensation in birth injury cases?

The motivation for most parents to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit following a birth injury is to obtain the financial resources necessary to provide for their child. As children with cerebral palsy grow and develop, it quickly becomes more and more apparent that their needs throughout their lifetime will be significant, and that the public […]

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Can I afford to hire a lawyer in a birth trauma case?

Can I afford to hire a lawyer in a birth trauma case1

The prospect of paying for a lawsuit can be overwhelming or daunting. Generally, there are two main arrangements for paying your lawyer and related legal fees. With a Contingency Fee Arrangement (CFA) In many birth injury cases, a contingency fee arrangement (CFA) is appropriate.  This means that you will not pay your lawyer for his […]

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What is the burden of proof in medical malpractice claims?

It is human nature when something terrible happens to a baby to think that someone should be held responsible. But the most important thing you need to remember in any birth injury claim is that the plaintiff (you) bears the burden of proof. So how much evidence do you need to provide to meet the […]

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How does life expectancy affect birth injury claims?

The unfortunate medical reality is that many children who have suffered catastrophic life-altering injuries at birth may have a reduced life expectancy as compared to the average otherwise healthy child. As part of any birth injury claim, your lawyer may need to engage an expert or experts to provide an opinion on whether there […]

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John McKiggan, QC
John McKiggan, QC has represented clients in pediatric and adult injury claims that have resulted in multi-million dollar awards. In recognition of his accomplishments, John has been honoured by his peers, who elected him president of the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association. He has also been named Queen’s Counsel, a designation recognizing exceptional professional merit. John has been selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of personal injury law, he is listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and has been named a local litigation star by Benchmark Litigation Canada.

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