Pacific Medical Law British Columbia and Yukon 877-201-0039 paul@pacificmedicallaw.ca Connect with Paul l i Well known in the medical legal community, Paul McGivern, Q.C. is a senior litigator who acts exclusively in plaintiff’s medical negligence and British Columbia infant injury litigation cases. For the past 35 years, his practice has been focused on complex catastrophic […]
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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 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 […]
Did your Child Suffer a Birth Injury? What You Need to Know to Effectively Protect Your Child’s Rights
When a child suffers a birth injury, there really isn’t a guide that tells you exactly how to handle the different situations that arise. Parents are often overwhelmed with the challenges of parenting a newborn who may have significant medical needs. At the same time, they are dealing with their own emotions about what happened. […]
I Am Already Overwhelmed – I Don’t Have Time to Deal with a Lawsuit
One of the biggest reasons why parents of children who have sustained birth injuries don’t reach out to lawyers is that most of them are overwhelmed with the day-to-day reality of caring for a child who has high medical needs. This is completely understandable, as facing both the emotional and practical challenges associated with parenting […]
I Don’t Want to Blame My Doctor – They Did Everything That They Could
After a child suffers a birth injury, parents often experience a number of conflicting emotions. They may feel guilt, anger, sorrow, and fear for their child’s future. They may also have conflicting feelings about pursuing litigation against the at-fault medical provider. During pregnancy, labour and delivery, parents often form a close bond with their doctor. […]
A Parent’s Guilt – Should I Have Said or Done Something Differently?
As a parent, one of our primary responsibilities is to protect our children. When our child is injured, we often blame ourselves – even if there was nothing that we could have done to prevent the injury. In birth injury cases, parents often believe that they could have said or done something differently. While these […]
Charles E. Gluckstein
Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers Ontario 1-877-826-5710 charles@gluckstein.com Connect with Charles l t i Charles Gluckstein was called to the Ontario Bar in 1999 and is a Specialist in Civil Litigation, which encompasses personal injury, medical and professional negligence, motor vehicle claims, occupier’s liability issues, and product liability. As an award-winning lawyer, he is known for […]
Birth Injury Myths and Facts
Distinguishing the facts from the myths surrounding birth injuries can be an overwhelming and stressful endeavor for current and future parents alike. No parent enjoys thinking about the thought of something happening to their child—or remembering that something has happened to them—but understanding the facts (and your legal options) can be an immense aid for […]
Michael McVey
Weir Bowen LLP Alberta and Northwest Territories 877-860-5082 mmcvey@weirbowen.com Connect with Michael l I joined Weir Bowen LLP in August 2012 because of my interest in civil litigation and more specifically, interests in negotiation, mediation and trial advocacy. I quickly developed an interest in representing clients in medical malpractice claims. If you are injured due […]
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Take Action Today – Secure Your Family’s Future! If your family has been impacted by a birth injury due to medical negligence, don’t wait any longer. Contact Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance now to schedule a free consultation with our compassionate and experienced attorneys. Let us fight for the justice and fair compensation your family deserves. […]
Fetal Non-Stress Tests
Fetal non-stress tests are used in pregnancy to passively monitor the baby’s heart rate, which tells health care practitioners about the health of the baby. What A Non-Stress Test Tells You About Your Baby’s Health The number of beats per minute and the pattern of the baby’s heart rate can actually tell a health care […]
Toronto Birth Injury Lawyer Serving The Nearby Ontario Territory
595 Bay St., #301Toronto, ON M5G 2C2800-300-2452 More Information About Birth Injuries What information does a birth injury lawyer need? Should I hire a BILA lawyer? Common types of birth injuries Birth injury statistics for Ontario About our Toronto Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance (BILA) The Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance of Canada is a national network […]
Winnipeg Birth Injury Lawyer Serving The Nearby Manitoba, Nunavut, and Saskatchewan Territories
1000 – 330 St. Mary Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3Z5, Canada 877-859-9976 About our Winnipeg Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance (BILA) The Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance of Canada is a national network of personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers who specialize in supporting families affected by birth injuries. Our members are knowledgeable and caring advocates with access to experts in […]
Edmonton Birth Injury Lawyer Serving The Nearby Edmonton, Alberta, and Northwest Territories
2000 Scotia One10060 Jasper Ave NWEdmonton, AlbertaT5J 3R8, Canada 877-860-5082 About our Edmonton Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance (BILA) The Birth Injury Lawyers Alliance of Canada is a national network of personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers who specialize in supporting families affected by birth injuries. Our members are knowledgeable and caring advocates with access to experts in all aspects […]
Proving causation on the basis of an adverse inference: Benhaim v. St-Germain
In the realm of birth injury lawsuits, one of the most important, and at times, most difficult issues for a plaintiff to establish is the legal element known as causation. In order to succeed with a birth injury claim, not only must the plaintiff prove that the doctors or nurses fell below the standard of […]
