FAQs

When a preventable medical mistake causes a birth injury, the emotional and financial impact on your family is immense. Pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit in Ontario can help you secure the vital resources your child needs to live a comfortable and fulfilling life. At Gluckstein Lawyers, we fight hard to recover several types of damages on behalf of your family:

• Special Damages (Future Care and Financial Losses)

Raising a child with severe medical needs requires significant financial support. Special damages are designed to cover these lifelong costs. This compensation pays for future medical care, specialized therapies, and essential medical equipment. It also covers the cost of making your home and vehicles fully accessible, as well as any lost income if you must stop working to care for your child full-time.

• General Damages (Pain and Suffering)

Your child deserves justice for the physical pain and emotional suffering they have endured. General damages provide financial compensation for their loss of enjoyment of life. While money cannot undo the harm caused by medical negligence, it offers a measure of justice for the heavy burden placed upon your child.

• Family Law Act Claims

In Ontario, a birth injury affects the entire family. Under the Family Law Act, parents, grandparents, and siblings can claim damages for the loss of care, guidance, and companionship they experience. Families can also recover out-of-pocket expenses related to the child's care and injury.

Our Commitment to Full-Circle Care.

At Gluckstein Lawyers, our support extends far beyond the courtroom. Through our unique Full-Circle Care approach, our in-house medical consultants work closely with you to guide your child's long-term rehabilitation and care plans. We treat your family with profound compassion, empathy, and respect at every step of the legal process.

You do not have to carry this financial burden alone. If you suspect your child’s injury was caused by a medical error, contact our dedicated birth injury lawyers today. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your legal options and help you protect your child’s future.