Atlantic Canada Medical Malpractice Lawyers

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At NOVA Injury Law, our medical malpractice lawyers have the specialized knowledge, skills, and legal training to protect your rights and your interests. Negligent doctors, negligent hospitals, and other negligent medical providers must be held accountable for improper care. If you have any questions about a medical malpractice claim, we are here to help. Contact us today for your free, no-obligation consultation with a top-tier medical malpractice lawyer.

What is Medical Malpractice?

A bad outcome after seeing a doctor or going to a hospital is not automatically medical malpractice. Broadly described, medical malpractice happens when a patient is harmed because a healthcare provider (professional or institution) deviates from the required standard of care.

Some common examples of medical malpractice include:

Delayed diagnosis
Misdiagnosis
Surgical mistakes
Anesthesiologist errors
Medication errors
Birth injuries

Know the Medical Malpractice Laws in Canada

Were you or a loved one the victim of medical malpractice? If so, it is useful to have a general understanding of how the law works. Here is an overview of medical malpractice claims:

You Must Establish the Standard of Care: The standard of care refers to the level of competence that a skilled professional would provide under similar circumstances. Expert testimony is often required to establish the appropriate standard of care.
Proving Negligence is Key to Liability: To prove medical malpractice, it must be demonstrated that the healthcare provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care. In other words, you must prove they were negligent due to actions or inactions.
Two-Year Statute of Limitations (Most Provinces): Medical malpractice claims are time-sensitive. In most Canadian provinces, there is a two-year statute of limitations. It is two years from the date of the incident or the date harm should have been discovered.

Recovering Compensation for Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice can cause serious harm to a patient. In Canada, medical malpractice victims have the right to seek compensation for both economic losses and non-economic losses. Unfortunately, medical malpractice insurance companies are notoriously aggressive. They want to pay out less. Our Canada lawyers can help. You may be able to recover compensation for:

Emergency room care
Hospital bills
Health care costs
Physical therapy
Mental health support
Loss of wages
Loss of earning power
Pain and suffering
Disability or disfigurement
Lower quality of life
Wrongful death

Why Trust Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Medical malpractice claims can be exceptionally complex. At NOVA Injury Law, we are devoted to holding negligent healthcare providers accountable. We are the only law firm in the area that has an in-house doctor to ensure that clients get the absolute best medical support. Across our practice areas, our firm has recovered $30 million for victims and families. Our client reviews tell the story.

We Handle Medical Malpractice Claims Throughout Atlantic Canada

At NOVA Injury Law, our Canada medical malpractice lawyer is a skilled, compassionate, and experienced advocate for patients and their families. We handle all types of claims. Contact us today for your free case review. We represent medical malpractice victims throughout Atlantic Canada, including in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.