Medical Malpractice
Lawyers in Ontario

You should contact a personal injury lawyer if you believe a health care professional fell below the accepted standard of care and that failure caused you injury and damages. The sooner you reach out, the better - limitation periods may apply.

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. In newborns it usually occurs during labour and delivery and is a leading cause of cerebral palsy; in adults it often follows cardiac arrest or an anaesthesia complication. When HIE results from a preventable medical error, families may have grounds for a malpractice claim. Read more about HIE claims.

HIE is a brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation, usually identified soon after birth. Cerebral palsy is a lifelong motor disorder that can develop as a result of that injury — it is one of several possible outcomes of moderate or severe HIE. A child may be diagnosed with HIE shortly after birth and later receive a cerebral palsy diagnosis as the long-term effects become clear.

To establish medical malpractice, you must show three things: a doctor-patient relationship existed, the health care provider caused harm in a way a competent practitioner would not have, and that harm led to specific damages. To best understand your situation, consult with a personal injury lawyer.

Yes. Most provinces in Canada have incorporated a "discoverability rule" into their statute of limitations. This means the clock does not start running until the patient discovers - or reasonably should have discovered - the facts suggesting negligence was involved.

You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, and costs associated with ongoing care or rehabilitation. Every case is unique, and a personal injury lawyer can help assess the full scope of your damages.

The CMPA is a mutual defence organization that provides legal defence and liability protection to physicians in Canada. When a medical malpractice claim is filed, the CMPA typically represents the physician. Having experienced legal representation on your side is essential when facing the resources of the CMPA.

Yes. In addition to claims against individual practitioners, you may also file a claim against a hospital or health care institution if their policies, procedures, or staffing decisions contributed to your injury. A personal injury lawyer at Diamond and Diamond can help identify all liable parties.