When Medical Care Causes Harm
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet the accepted standard of care, causing injury.
Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
- Surgical errors — wrong-site surgery, retained instruments, nerve damage
- Misdiagnosis / delayed diagnosis — cancer, heart attack, stroke
- Birth injuries — cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy, hypoxic brain injury
- Medication errors — wrong drug, wrong dose
- Hospital negligence — falls, infections, inadequate staffing
Proving Malpractice in Ontario
We must prove: doctor-patient relationship; breach of standard of care; causation; and damages. Expert medical opinion is required — which we arrange.
Limitation Period
Two years from discovery. For minors, the clock may not start until age 18.