St. John’s Medical Malpractice Lawyers

Medical malpractice can be a destructive experience that leaves a lasting impact on patients and their families. It’s a harsh reality that Newfoundlanders have had to face. The physical, emotional, and financial pain that comes with medical malpractice can be overwhelming. Families who have lost loved ones or watched them suffer at the hands of healthcare professionals are left with a deep sense of loss and despair.

If you suspect that you or a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, it’s important to act quickly and seek legal assistance. At NOVA Injury Law, we are familiar with the challenges that medical malpractice victims encounter. We will work tirelessly to secure the compensation you are entitled to for your pain and suffering. Our team of skilled attorneys will carefully gather medical evidence, construct a solid case, and advocate for you before insurance companies and the courts.

We know that medical malpractice doesn’t just cause physical injuries but also leaves deep emotional wounds that can last a lifetime. You deserve justice, and we want to be the ones to help you get it. Reach out to us for a Free Case Review so we can understand your situation and champion your cause. Don’t suffer in silence, contact NOVA Injury Law today, and let us fight for you!

The injury lawyers at NOVA Injury Law provide the following legal services in St. John’s:

NOVA Injury Law will fight for justice in medical malpractice compensation claims in St. John’s and across Newfoundland.

At NOVA Injury Law, we’re prepared to navigate the difficult and intricate process of pursuing your medical malpractice case. While there is a general limitation period of two years for filing claims in St. John’s and elsewhere in Newfoundland, there are exceptions such as the discoverability rule, which means that the period does not begin until you have reasonable knowledge of your injury.

Once we have determined that a case can be pursued, we follow a thorough evaluation process to ensure that our clients receive the justice they deserve.

We start by assessing all aspects of the medical practitioner’s conduct to determine if they failed to provide an adequate standard of care. We do this by evaluating whether the medical practitioner provided appropriate care that meets the standard of care that a reasonable medical professional in the same field would provide under similar circumstances.

Our engagement with medical experts assists us in this evaluation as well as investigating whether the medical practitioner made a correct diagnosis, ordered appropriate diagnostic tests, and correctly interpreted those tests.

We also analyze whether the medical practitioner’s treatment plan was accurate and followed properly. Depending on the circumstances of the case we will look at whether prescribed medication and dosage was correct, taking into account any allergies or adverse reactions.

We also look at how the medical professional communicated with you. As a patient you must be provided with necessary information about your diagnosis, treatment options, and potential risks and benefits in taking a medical course of action.

Finally, we examine the medical practitioner’s documentation to ensure that it is precise and complete.

By thoroughly evaluating these factors and seeking medical expertise to assist in our evaluation, we can build a strong case for our clients and help them seek the compensation they deserve.

NOVA Injury Law will seek to MAXIMIZE your medical negligence injury claim compensation in St. John’s

To start, we evaluate the amount of damages in different categories and then advocate for compensation in each of these areas:

Medical expenses: This covers expenses related to medical malpractice, such as hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing care.
Pain and suffering: This refers to compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress endured by the victim.
Long-term care: This includes compensation for ongoing care needs such as help with showering, standing, and using the toilet.
Counseling and therapy: This covers the costs of counseling or therapy to help the victim cope with the emotional effects of their injury.
Lost income: This covers compensation for the victim’s inability to work due to their medical malpractice injury, including lost income and future earning potential. This can also include payments for vocational training for those who need new skills to re-enter the workforce.
Modifications to living arrangements: This covers entitlements for home and vehicle modifications to support a person with disabilities resulting from medical malpractice and give them greater freedom in their home surroundings.
Assistive devices: This covers entitlements for things like mobility aids or communication devices that support the person’s ability to function independently.

Why should NOVA Injury Law be your first choice for medical malpractice legal representation

We’re the only law firm in Atlantic Canada with a doctor on the team and we work with a network of specialists to make the most compelling claims possible. This supports our lawyers to understand the technical aspects of your injury and how this impacts your life now and into the future.

In St. Johns, Newfoundland, medical malpractice claims fall under the Medical Liability Act and laws of general negligence. Together, these establish the legal framework for pursuing compensation from healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and hospitals.

Medical malpractice cases are often complex and require specialized legal expertise. Since the standard of proof in a medical malpractice claim is high, it typically requires a medical expert in the same field as the healthcare professional being sued to provide an opinion on the care standard. As a result, medical malpractice cases in St. John’s are usually complex and require legal support.

Our legal team understands the emotional and financial hardships that medical malpractice can cause victims, and we’re dedicated to helping you seek the compensation you deserve.

This also means we’ll be honest with you about the potential value of your case, offering you a free initial consultation to help you determine if our services are right for you.

Waiting could prevent you from receiving fair compensation?

In medical malpractice cases, a high standard of proof is required, typically necessitating the input of a medical expert in the same field as the healthcare professional being sued to provide an opinion on the standard of care given. Therefore, obtaining an expert medical opinion as early as possible can greatly benefit your case.

There are also strict deadlines for bringing medical malpractice claims. In Newfoundland, the deadline for filing a medical malpractice claim is generally two years from the date when the injury or harm occurred, or the date when the patient discovered or ought to have discovered that the injury or harm was caused by medical malpractice. However, there are exceptions to this general rule, such as cases involving minors, individuals with mental incapacities, or cases where the harm caused by medical malpractice may not become apparent until years after the treatment.

Seeking the assistance of a personal injury lawyer is crucial to ensure timely and effective legal action.

NOVA Injury Law works with a network of medical professionals to build your case

Our medical malpractice lawyers at NOVA Injury Law start every claim by reviewing the facts of the case with our client and our Chief Medical Consultant, Dr. Laura Mitchell, a practicing physician with specialized training in occupational medicine. This framework allows our lawyers to create a specialized legal strategy for every claim, aimed at reducing stress for our clients and maximizing their recovery.

We support our claims with the most complete, accurate, and clear medical evidence possible – at no extra cost to our clients.

Having this expertise built into our practice means four things for clients who pursue medical malpractice claims:

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 were injured during a dental procedure, we would consult with a dentist or if you believe your eye-sight has been affected we would seek the advice of an ophthalmologist.
Our in-house physician can organize prioritized access to occupational therapists who not only help our client’s recover from injury, but help us develop accurate forecasts of future recovery and rehabilitation needs.
We can quickly evaluate the conduct of medical practitioners to understand whether the correct diagnosis was made or the right diagnostic test was ordered, and even if the practitioner correctly interpreted those tests.

This is why we are considered one of the premier law firms in Atlantic Canada, and allows us to help our clients navigate Newfoundland’s complex health care system.

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 on a no-win, no-fee basis across all medical practice areas including:

Brain Injury.
Birth Injury and Trauma.
Spinal Cord Injury.
Delayed diagnosis or treatment.
Hospital administration and nursing errors.
Medication errors.
Surgical errors.
Anesthesia errors.
Dental Injury.
Long term care errors.
Physiological and Psychological Injury.

Who will prevent you from seeking compensation for your medical malpractice injury?

In a medical malpractice case, it will most likely be the hospital’s insurer that will defend a claim. Ultimately, healthcare professionals themselves are good people – almost always trying to help you, not harm you. However, when risk mitigation practices put in place to safeguard you fail, or negligence is involved, the healthcare providers’ and their insurers will always team up to limit their legal exposure. Like them, you need legal expertise that has your back.

If you suspect you are the victim of medical malpractice in St. John’s, you must act quickly

Contact NOVA Injury Law today to schedule your Free Case Review. With Dr. Laura Mitchell, an expert emergency room physician with special training in occupational medicine on our team, we can assess your injuries and gather compelling medical evidence to support your medical malpractice claim.

As one of the premier personal injury law firms in Newfoundland, we’re committed to working with professionals, community groups, and volunteers to provide you with the support you need.

Our lawyers are also part of the community in Newfoundland – so we can work with professionals, community groups and volunteers all over the city to get you the support you need.

We understand that facing healthcare insurers can be daunting, but we deal with them every day. With our no contingency fee arrangements, you can trust that we are confident in our ability to get you the result you deserve.

If you suspect that you or someone close to you has been injured due to medical malpractice, do not hesitate to book your Free Case Review today in Newfoundland. There is no obligation or cost to learn more about your case, and our team is available 24/7 to support you and your loved ones. Contact Jeff Mitchell at jeff@novainjurylaw.com or call 1-800-262-8104 to learn how we can help you and your family.