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Medical Malpractice Lawyers Ottawa
Medical malpractice lawsuits will in most cases be contested vigorously by the CMPA, a not-for-profit organization that provides defense services and liability protection for Canadian doctors. The CMPA’s defence practices are why Ottawa medical malpractice lawyers insist on establishing strong cases. Insurance Lawyer Ottawa partners with experienced medical professionals to prepare for malpractice advocacy. We understand the complexities of establishing a chain of causation, and the consequences of failing to establish that chain.
Insurance Lawyer Ottawa’s clients benefit from the expertise of our legal expertise. Our team helps clients understand the challenges associated with malpractice claims and their options for pursuing compensation.
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is a complex field of law which covers the injuries caused by the negligence of medical professionals, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare institutions. In simple terms, here are a few examples of the kinds of errors that could cause you to approach an Ottawa medical malpractice lawyer.
Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
When an illness is misidentified, or symptoms of an illness are overlooked leading to a delay in identification. This can cause delayed treatment that leads to negative patient outcomes.
Medication errors
When the wrong medication or dose of medication is prescribed, causing liver damage, pain and suffering, or a range of other damaging outcomes.
Surgical errors
Surgeries all have an element of risk which a patient must bear, but serious errors caused by negligence or bad judgement are not among them. Operation on the wrong body part and surgical items left inside the body are particularly blatant examples of this.
Negligent post-operative care
Infections after surgery, improper monitoring of a patient’s health, mistakes in administering medication while in hospital – these errors are more common than you think and can suggest a bigger problem of improper hygiene and practices at medical establishments.
Birth injuries
Medical errors during childbirth can have long-term consequences for newborns and mothers. Obstetric specialists must exercise sound medical judgment during these critical moments. Improper care can also result in scarring, physical and developmental delays, and various other impacts for both mother and child.
Implant failure
Manufacturing or design defects of implanted medical devices can cause illness, chronic pain, and may require corrective surgeries to repair. In rare situations, malfunctioning medical devices can even put patients’ lives at risk.
At Insurance Lawyer Ottawa, we have helped many patients who have suffered harm at the hands of healthcare professionals and institutions. Our team not only helps clients access the compensation they deserve for their suffering, but also helps them access the best medical treatment.
