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Ottawa Medical Malpractice Lawyers
We place immense trust and faith with medical professionals. They have our or our loved one’s health and life in their hands. There are times, however, when any medical professional, including a doctor or nurse, falls short of providing their patient with the proper standard of care. These devastating errors are medical malpractice and can result in a broad spectrum of injuries or disabilities.
Medical malpractice cases are incredibly challenging to pursue, both from an emotional and legal standpoint. When medical professionals breach these standards of care, injuring you or your loved one, it is critical to have an experienced legal team on your side to ensure that appropriate recovery of damages is achieved for you. Our medical malpractice Ottawa team of dedicated and experienced lawyers is here to assist you. While we cannot reverse the damage from such an injury, we are here to advocate for you or your loved one who suffered an injury or loss due to a medical error while you focus on recovery.
How Do I Get Started With My Medical Malpractice Claim in Ottawa?
To begin, we recommend you schedule a free consultation with one of our Ottawa medical malpractice lawyers in Ontario. This will allow us to discuss your case at length and determine if there is merit. As Medical Malpractice law is complex and has many nuances, many adverse medical outcomes due to medical errors are not necessarily able to be litigated.
The Ottawa Medical Malpractice team, however, is highly-involved and committed to each medical malpractice case we take on. We start by extensively reviewing the medical records and the current issues at hand, eventually graduating to consultations with trusted and qualified medical experts to provide us with an expert opinion. We aim to ensure that you get the compensation and care you deserve and will always go above and beyond to achieve it.
Establishing Negligence and Proving Duty of Care in a Medical Negligence Case
While the law is lenient in allowing doctors or healthcare professionals to make difficult decisions involving their patient’s care, healthcare professionals must follow accepted standards of care regardless of the circumstances. Our first step as Medical Malpractice lawyers is to establish that your healthcare professional was medically neglectful and negligent and, as a result, violated their standard of care.
If your medical professional breached their standard of care, they acted recklessly by being neglectful or negligent. To succeed in litigating a medical negligence claim, the injured or otherwise sick patient must prove that their medical practitioner’s breach of standard care was the direct cause of their medical injury.
Our experienced and committed medical malpractice lawyers in Ottawa are dedicated to reviewing and potentially litigating your medical malpractice claim with the help of respected medical experts and tangible evidence of negligence.
What Medical Malpractice Claims Do You Litigate?
Our medical malpractice team based in Ottawa has decades of experience helping those who medical errors or birth injuries have afflicted. With our years of experience, we are respected by our legal peers for our role in the medical malpractice field, and we assist with cases across Canada.
If you or your loved one has been a victim of poor or otherwise negligent medical care, the Ottawa medical malpractice team at Nicholson Gluckstein Lawyers is here to assist those pursuing the following claims:
- Surgical Errors
- Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
- Medication Errors
- Nursing Errors
- Chiropractic Errors
- Lack of Informed Consent
- Emergency Room Errors
- Birth Traumas
Speak with a Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Ottawa Today
It is extremely difficult to pursue a medical malpractice claim. Aside from the legal aspects of such a claim, it is traumatic and stressful to personally deal with an adverse medical outcome resulting from medical negligence. When we put our faith in medical practitioners, we expect that they will never falter in their care when they breach their standards of care. However, one’s emotional and physical well-being and financial security can suffer the consequences.
The team at Nicholson Gluckstein, Personal Injury Lawyers, is here to help you. We have the skills and experience to prosecute your highly complicated case and want to advocate for you every step of the way. We are committed to providing full circle care to you and your loved ones while you focus on your or your loved one’s recovery. Medical malpractice claims are highly complicated, so we recommend you contact us as soon as possible to begin working on your case.
FAQs.
- What should you do if you suspect you have been injured or harmed due to a nursing error?
- If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a nursing error, contact Gluckstein’s top-ranked medical malpractice team. We’ll investigate your case, guide you through the process, and advocate for your compensation, keeping you informed and supported every step of the way. Get More Information
- What are common examples of nursing errors?
- Common nursing errors include medication mistakes, improper documentation, failure to monitor patients, obstetrical monitoring errors, and neglecting to inform the medical team when needed. These errors can lead to serious consequences, highlighting the importance of proper care and communication in healthcare settings. Get More Information
- How can a lawyer help if I've been injured or harmed due to a medication error?
- Our team of medical malpractice lawyers specialize in investigating injuries caused by medical mistakes as a result of medication errors. With expertise in personal injury law, they assess your case to determine if you have a claim for compensation and damages against a medical practitioner or provider. Get More Information
- What are medication errors and what are some examples of them?
- A medication error is any preventable event that leads to inappropriate medication use or patient harm. These errors can occur at various stages of the medication process, from prescribing to administration. While they often happen during administration, they can also stem from prescribing, transcribing, ordering, compounding, dispensing, distributing, or monitoring medications. Get More Information
- How can a medical malpractice lawyer help if I was harmed due to lack of informed consent?
- A medical malpractice lawyer can help you seek justice if you were harmed due to a lack of informed consent. They investigate your case, gather evidence, and negotiate with insurers to secure compensation for damages, ensuring accountability for the negligence you experienced. Contact a medical malpractice lawyer to protect your rights. Get More Information
- What is informed consent?
- Informed consent is a legal and ethical process where healthcare providers explain a treatment's risks, benefits, and alternatives, ensuring patients understand before agreeing. Failure to obtain informed consent can lead to medical malpractice claims, emphasizing the importance of clear communication in protecting patient rights and provider accountability. Get More Information
- What is chiropractic medical malpractice?
- Chiropractic medical malpractice occurs when a chiropractor's negligence causes patient injury. This may involve misdiagnosis, improper treatment, or failure to meet standard care practices. Common examples include nerve damage or worsening conditions due to errors during adjustment. If you suspect chiropractic malpractice, consult a medical malpractice lawyer promptly. Get More Information
- What’s the difference between a misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis?
- A missed diagnosis means a medical condition is completely overlooked, while a misdiagnosis involves identifying the condition incorrectly. Both errors can lead to delayed or improper treatment, potentially causing harm. In medical malpractice cases, these diagnostic errors may form the basis for legal claims. Get More Information
- What is medical malpractice?
- Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider, through a negligent act or omission, fails to meet the standard of care, causing harm to a patient. This breach can stem from errors in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. If you suspect malpractice, consult a medical malpractice lawyer to protect your rights. Get More Information
- How long does it take to resolve a medical malpractice case?
- Medical malpractice cases vary in duration. Clear liability and stable injuries may lead to quick settlements, but many take five years to settle and seven for court decisions, with possible appeals. Building a strong case ensures fair settlements or favorable judgments, despite the lengthy process. Get More Information
- Why choose a medical malpractice lawyer from Gluckstein Lawyers?
- Our nationally recognized medical malpractice team has over 30 years of experience handling cases across Canada. Specializing in surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and birth trauma, we've managed thousands of claims, earning a reputation as leaders in advocating for victims of substandard medical care. Get More Information
- How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?
- Determining if you have a medical malpractice case starts with understanding if negligence caused your adverse outcome. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers meticulously review your case and medical records, often consulting top experts in Canada and the U.S., to assess its merit. Schedule a free consultation today to learn more. Get More Information
- Are there limitation periods for medical malpractice claims?
- You typically have two years from when you knew or should have known about a medical malpractice injury to file a claim. Exceptions include minors (anyone under 18) and those without capacity. However, no claims can be filed 15 years after the incident. Get More Information
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Serving the Ottawa Area and South Eastern Ontario.
396 Cooper Street, 4th Floor,
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8
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