Bedford Lawyers Holding Negligent Parties Accountable for Damages, Injuries, and Fatalities
At NOVA Injury Law, we handle all of our claims with professionalism, experience and care and work closely with medical professionals throughout Nova Scotia. Our unique operating model – a hybrid of personal injury legal experience and in-house medical advice – has helped countless Bedford residents get a level of insight and care around their injury that no other law firm can match.
When you’re injured because of someone else’s actions, the aftermath can be puzzling, shocking, and downright scary. The path to recovery is uncertain, and you may not even know if you have legal grounds to seek compensation.
If you’re confused or unsure as to what to do next, contact NOVA Injury Law for a Free Case Review. You’ll meet with one of our compassionate lawyers and learn more about your claim.
Adding to our experience, we have a practicing emergency room physician with special training in occupational medicine consulting on all of our cases, as required. Having this expertise built into our practice means two things:
- We have ready-made access to a doctor to provide advice on your injuries from the moment your Free Case Review starts.
- Depending on your injuries, our doctor can then organize fast advice from a specialist. So if you have a fracture or a torn muscle or ligament, we would consult with an orthopedic surgeon or if you are suffering from a brain injury, we would seek advice from a neurosurgeon on your injuries. Likewise, our in-house physician can organize prioritized access to other occupational therapists who not only help you recover from injury, but help us develop accurate forecasts of future recovery and rehabilitation needs.
This is why we are considered to be one of the premier law firms in Atlantic Canada. From the moment you talk with us about your needs, you have immediate access to medical support and advice, and you give our lawyers the greenlight to build medically-backed, watertight compensation claims in a way no other personal injury law firm can. Better yet, we operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. That means you get all of this for free, until we win your case and you receive a maximized compensation payout.
But it’s important to act now, because many claims have a strict time limit on when they can be filed.
Don’t suffer in silence, and don’t let your injury hold you back. Call NOVA Injury Law now for a Free Case Review, and let us fight for your rights and get you the compensation and justice you deserve.
What kind of injuries are caused by medical procedures?
A few examples of injuries sustained from medical negligence include:
- When cosmetic surgery procedures are botched – including botox injections, rhinoplasty, dermal fillers, chemical peels, liposuction, or breast augmentation surgeries – a claim can be brought against the cosmetic practitioner.
- When injury is sustained during organ donation procedures, such as infections, transplant rejection, or other complications. These are referred to as “transplant malpractice”.
- Injuries that occur during dental treatments, like nerve damage, infections, or other complications. Due to the inherent risks involved in many dental procedures, these cases can be difficult to prove. It is the lawyer’s job to show that the dentist did not act with the duty of care to the patient required of them.
- When injuries are brought on by the doctor’s mistake in administering anesthesia before a surgery resulting in brain injury or cardiac arrest.
- Non-physical injuries, for example, a psychologist may provide unethical or incompetent advice to a client in a session which could lead to that person being harmed. This harm could be undue emotional stress or a deterioration in their mental wellbeing.
These are just a few examples. However the truth is you may be entitled to compensation for any type of loss or damage you have sustained as a result of a medical practitioner’s malpractice.
What are some examples of non-medical injury law areas that you may need assistance with?
The most common ways people sustain injuries are when they slip and fall, are injured at work, as result of faulty or defective product or are involved in car accidents, bicycle accidents or motorcycle accidents. Some less common examples include:
- Sporting injuries sustained on the track, court or field and even at training.
- Animal attacks like when a person’s pet dog bites another person.
- Boating accidents like when a boat collides with another or runs aground due to fault navigational devices.
- Amusement park rides, such as roller coasters and water slides.
- As a result of environmental disasters such as oil spills, toxic waste spills.
- Military service based incidents, including combat or at training drills.
In all cases, if someone’s loss or damage is sustained due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness – then the injured party is entitled to compensation.
What are the legal components common to all injury law claims?
There are only three!
- Duty of care: That a person or organization had a duty of care to prevent harm to you (the plaintiff) or your loved one.
- Causation: That the harm caused to you or your loved one was caused by another person or organization breaching their duty of care.
- Damage or Loss: That you actually sustained loss. Whether that be financial, emotional or physical loss – or a combination of these. The damage or loss may have already been suffered, continues to this day and even can be quantified as continuing in the future.
What time limitations apply in Bedford, Nova Scotia?
The Limitation of Actions Act governs the time restrictions that apply to injury law proceedings in Nova Scotia. These deadlines are in place to make sure that court claims are filed on time and to stop people from being held responsible for things that happened many years ago.
In Nova Scotia, the general statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years from the date of the injury or date of discovery of the injury. This means that a person must file a lawsuit within two years of the date of the injury or the date the injury was found if they were hurt as a result of someone else’s negligence. The injured party might lose the chance to seek compensation if the claim is not made within this two year period.
Certain exceptions may apply though. For example, if the other party who caused the injury is disabled, mentally incapacitated at the time of the injury or if they are a minor. The limitation period may also be extended when the negligent person engages in fraudulent conduct.
Unfortunately, the time limitation period usually works against those who delay speaking to a lawyer about their injury.
Why do people delay seeking legal advice?
Some typical reasons for delaying seeking legal advice include:
- Underestimating how severe the injury is: In some cases, people may not realize the full extent of their injuries until some time has passed. They may initially believe that their injuries are minor and that they will heal on their own. However, if the injury later proves to be more serious, they may wish they had sought legal advice sooner.
- Thinking that the injury is their fault: Some people may feel responsible for their injuries and may believe that they have no right to pursue legal action. This can be particularly true in cases where the injured person was engaged in risky behavior, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- A lack of trust and faith in the legal system: Some people can be intimidated by the thought of going to court or dealing with lawyers. They believe that pursuing legal action will be time-consuming, stressful, and costly.
- Insurance companies offering quick settlements: Insurance companies may offer quick settlement offers to injured parties, which can be tempting to accept. However, these settlement offers are designed around what they think is the lowest amount of compensation you will accept – not what you deserve.
- Fear of costs: Legal fees can be a concern for some people, particularly if they are already dealing with medical bills and lost income due to their injuries.
NOVA Injury Law’s Free Case Review can help you assess what options you may have.
If you decide to move forward with pursuing a claim, you will not pay a cent until we have won your case and with our many years of dealing with insurance companies on your side, we take the burden off you immediately, so that you can focus on your recovery.
Our lawyers are a part of the community in Bedford, and our founder, Jeff Mitchell is proudly Nova Scotian born and raised. He grew up in the Bedford neighborhood, and works closely with professionals, community groups and volunteers all over the city to build your case and get you the support you need.
No one wants to suffer loss and damage at the hands of another. But if the unavoidable happens, put your mind at ease by understanding your legal options
For more information or to set up an initial consultation, you can reach us by calling 1-800-262-8104. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to support you and your loved ones via email, text, Facebook messenger, and more.
Ready to learn more about compensation options available to you right now? Contact Jeff Mitchell at jeff@novainjurylaw.com!