Medical malpractice cases are some of the toughest and most complex parts of personal injury law. When doctors and nurses don’t follow the standard of care, patients can suffer far more than their original medical condition. We know that victims of medical malpractice face unique problems and we offer them specialized legal help to get them justice and money for their injuries.
Patients and healthcare providers trust each other and expect to get good care from each other. When that trust is broken by careless care, wrong diagnoses, surgical mistakes or medication errors the damage often makes existing health problems worse. These cases require a lot of medical knowledge and the ability to work with expert witnesses who can explain complex medical issues to judges and juries.
To prove medical malpractice you have to show that healthcare providers didn’t follow the standard of care that a reasonable practitioner would have given in the same situation. This standard is not perfection; it’s the level of care that skilled doctors and nurses usually give. We work with qualified medical professionals who review treatment records and give their opinions on whether the care given met accepted medical standards.
The process of investigating medical malpractice cases involves reviewing medical records, hospital policies and treatment plans. We look at every part of the medical care from pre-operative procedures to surgical techniques to post-operative monitoring and follow-up care. This thorough review helps us find all the instances of poor care that may have caused our clients’ injuries.
Medical records are the most important part of malpractice cases but getting complete and accurate records can be tough. Sometimes healthcare facilities don’t give complete records or records that are hard to understand without medical knowledge. We know how to deal with these problems and make sure all the necessary medical information is collected and analyzed correctly.
Medical malpractice can cause more than just physical injuries. It can also cause emotional trauma, loss of faith in the medical system and financial problems due to extra medical bills. Victims may need corrective surgeries, ongoing rehabilitation and long term care that they wouldn’t have needed if they had gotten the right treatment in the first place. Ontario has both public and private healthcare providers. This means the rules of liability are different depending on where the treatment took place. When something goes wrong in a hospital the hospital may be responsible but when something goes wrong in a private practice the individual practitioner is usually responsible. We know how these systems work and how to file claims in the right way to get our clients the most money.
Expert testimony is very important in medical malpractice cases because most judges and juries don’t know enough about medical standards and causation issues. We work with qualified medical experts from different fields who can review cases, give their opinions on violations of the standard of care and testify how negligent care can cause injuries.
The law in Ontario has specific rules for medical malpractice cases that take into account cases where injuries aren’t immediately clear. These rules for discovery can push back filing deadlines but they also make it hard to know when to file claims. We review each case to make sure it meets all the deadlines.
We have experience in more than just medical malpractice. For example we help clients who need a Slip and Fall Lawyer for premises liability cases. This wide range of experience gives us a better understanding of different types of negligence and helps us come up with a complete legal plan for all our clients.
Toronto’s biggest hospitals and medical centers see thousands of patients every day which gives doctors and nurses many opportunities to make mistakes. When those mistakes happen because of careless care instead of unavoidable problems the victims should get money for their extra injuries and pain.
Call Longo Lawyers for a private consultation if you think you were hurt because of medical malpractice. We have experienced lawyers who work with qualified medical experts to review your case and find the best solution for you.