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Trusted Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Thunder Bay

When facing the complexities of a medical malpractice case, choosing the right legal representation is crucial. At Neinstein Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Thunder Bay, we specialize in providing compassionate, skilled, and experienced legal counsel to individuals affected by medical negligence. We understand the emotional and physical toll of medical malpractice, and we’re here to support you in seeking justice and compensation.

Why Choose Us for Medical Malpractice Cases in Thunder Bay?

Our legal team in Thunder Bay has a proven track record of handling medical malpractice claims. With extensive knowledge of healthcare regulations and a dedication to client advocacy, we guide our clients through the legal process with empathy and determination. We are committed to ensuring that our clients receive fair treatment and accountability from healthcare providers and institutions.

Types of Medical Malpractice Cases We Handle

Our Thunder Bay team has experience in a broad range of medical malpractice cases, including but not limited to:

  • Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis:
    Errors in diagnosing conditions can lead to improper or delayed treatment, which may cause unnecessary suffering and harm.
  • Surgical Errors:
    Mistakes during surgery, such as operating on the wrong body part, leaving surgical tools inside the body, or poor post-operative care, can have severe, long-lasting effects.
  • Medication Errors:
    Incorrect prescriptions or dosages can lead to adverse reactions and further health complications.
  • Birth Injuries:
    Injuries sustained during birth can impact both mother and child and may include cases of improper use of forceps, failure to perform a timely C-section, or inadequate prenatal care.
  • Anesthesia Errors:
    Incorrect administration or dosage of anesthesia can lead to severe complications, including brain damage or wrongful death.

The Process of Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim in Thunder Bay

Navigating a medical malpractice claim can be overwhelming. Our team in Thunder Bay will thoroughly investigate your case, collaborating with medical experts to gather essential evidence and establish liability. We strive to make the process as straightforward as possible for you, from the initial consultation to the final resolution.

Why Timeliness Matters

In Ontario, strict limitations apply to filing medical malpractice claims. Delays may hinder your ability to seek justice and compensation. If you believe that you or a loved one has been affected by medical negligence, consulting with our Thunder Bay medical malpractice lawyers at the earliest opportunity is vital.

Contact Our Thunder Bay Medical Malpractice Lawyers Today

At Neinstein Medical Malpractice Lawyers, we stand by our clients every step of the way. Contact us today for a confidential consultation to discuss your case and explore your options. We’re here to help you fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.

 

Highly Recommended

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.

 
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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.

 

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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.

 

Where We Can Help

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.

Brain Injury

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

"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

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.

 

How to Prove Medical Malpractice

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.

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Prove Negligence

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.

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Substantial Impact

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.

Cases We Do Not Deal With

 

Short Term Injuries

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.

Bedside Manner Complaints

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.

Strictly Dental Cases

In most circumstances, our lawyers do not act on behalf of victims of dental malpractice.