Residents of Sault Ste. Marie looking to pursue a medical malpractice claim can seek the expertise of our dedicated medical malpractice lawyers. Healthcare quality is an essential issue, especially as our population ages and our healthcare system becomes even more critical to ensuring Canadians' well-being. Medicine is complex, and while doctors and nurses go through extensive training, the human body continues to reveal new mysteries, necessitating ongoing research into conditions like cancer, dementia, and autism.
In Canada, we contribute to our publicly funded healthcare system through taxes, which entitles us to high-quality care, especially in life-impacting medical situations. While people make mistakes, we trust that our doctors and nurses have taken every possible step before, during, and after a procedure to ensure patient safety. The stakes are often incredibly high; a single medical error could result in permanent brain damage, chronic pain, the inability to live independently, or, tragically, death. In these cases, a medical malpractice lawyer can be an essential advocate.
Medical malpractice lawyers play a vital role in holding the healthcare system accountable. Our mission at Neinstein is to represent victims of medical malpractice, ensuring they receive the compensation they need to cope with adverse outcomes, recover, and secure their future.
Patients often feel overwhelmed when facing the healthcare system, uncertain of what went wrong or how a severe outcome, such as a brain injury, occurred. This is where a medical malpractice lawyer steps in to help you understand the details of your case and what may have contributed to the outcome. We work closely with a network of recovery professionals to ensure you have access to skilled practitioners who can assist in your rehabilitation while we focus on securing a favorable outcome for your case.
If you're in Sault Ste. Marie and believe that you or a loved one's medical condition may be the result of negligence or malpractice, contact a medical malpractice lawyer for help in assessing your situation. Neinstein Medical Malpractice Lawyers specialize in these cases, with the head of our group bringing over 20 years of dedicated experience to the field.
For residents of Sault Ste. Marie, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation to help you understand your options and the steps forward for you and your loved ones.
The lawyers in our medical malpractice group at Neinstein are part of a winning team that is dedicated to patient safety. Our lawyers are frequently recommended by former clients and by the Lexpert directory.
Duncan Embury leads the medical malpractice team as a top-listed advocate by Lexpert and Best Lawyers Canada in 2020/2021. He is also a recipient of the Lexpert Zenith Award (2010) and the OTLA Distinguished Service Award (2013). All of the medical malpractice lawyers at Neinstein are passionate advocates both inside the courtroom and in the medical-legal community.
Contact a Neinstein medical malpractice lawyer today to schedule your free consultation at no obligation to you. If you or someone you love has suffered from the effects of medical malpractice, let our experience work for you.
If you or someone you love has suffered from the effects of medical malpractice, a lawyer at Neinstein LLP can help. Our medical negligence specialists will fight for your rights and the protection of your family when it is needed the most. Let our experience work for you.
Call 1-866-798-6723 or complete our online contact form to schedule your free consultation at no continuing obligation to you. We respect your privacy: your contact information and case details will always be kept in the strictest confidence.
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare practitioner falls below the standard of care and causes injury. We think of these as preventable injuries. Not all injuries or unintended consequences are a result of medical malpractice. It is important to speak with a lawyer and to have your medical records fully reviewed in order to determine whether medical malpractice may have occurred. In most medical malpractice cases, the injury is permanent and often life-altering.
Medical malpractice lawsuits are not designed to punish the wrongdoer. Instead, the lawsuits are focused on compensation. If you or your loved one has experienced a possible medical error resulting in injury, you are not alone. Our specialized team will guide you through every step of the process.
A brain injury can occur in a variety of ways, and is often devastating. We understand how difficult it is to navigate the consequences of an acquired brain injury. Whether you or your loved one has suffered a stroke, a surgical complication, or any other medical error resulting in brain injury, our team has the knowledge and experience to help victims secure compensation for their future.
"Birth Injury" refers to injury to infants during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or the post-delivery period. The injury often involves the brain. This can be diagnosed soon after birth, or there may be a delay before it is recognized. Birth injuries can lead to permanent disabilities. If you suspect your child may have suffered a birth injury, it is never too late to call a birth injury lawyer for advice.
Spinal cord injury can occur due to various types of medical error. The injury can occur suddenly as a result of a medical or surgical complication, or it may occur over time because of a delay in the diagnosis of an otherwise treatable issue. The impact of a spinal-cord injury can be life-altering. Our team has extensive experience working on behalf of victims of preventable spinal cord injury.
To prove medical malpractice, the person starting the lawsuit ("the Plaintiff") must have expert evidence to establish that the healthcare practitioner ("the Defendant") breached a reasonable standard of care and that the breach caused the injury. This is called proving liability. You must also prove that you suffered resulting damages that are recognized by law.
Our law requires the use of experts in medical malpractice cases. A qualified expert is the only person who can comment on the standard of care, if it was breached, and if it caused an injury. An expert's opinion must be based on the facts of the case, including a review of the medical records.
Having the right expert is extremely important.
Medical malpractice cases can be very complex. Most medical malpractice cases involve injuries that are serious, permanent, and have had a life-changing impact on the victim.
In Canada, claims for "pain and suffering" are capped. For practical reasons, most medical malpractice cases involve claims beyond pain and suffering. For example, these claims may include loss of income and care-related costs, which are not capped.
Medical errors and negligence almost always cause some pain and suffering to victims and their families. If the resulting injury is not permanent in nature, a formal lawsuit may not be the appropriate route. In these cases, you may wish to contact the relevant Regulator (for example, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario), or the Patient Relations department at the hospital, in order to voice your concerns.
Our perception about the quality of healthcare we receive as patients can be dependent on the manner in which it was delivered. If you feel that you were subject to poor bedside manner or even a rude or dismissive attitude, you should contact the Patient Relations department at the hospital in order to voice your concerns.
In most circumstances, our lawyers do not act on behalf of victims of dental malpractice.