Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Barrie
When your health takes an unexpected turn due to medical care gone wrong, it feels like you’ve been knocked off course. At Breedon Mor, we understand that patient safety should never be compromised in Barrie’s healthcare system.
Unfortunately, even the most qualified medical professionals in Toronto, Ottawa, and across the province sometimes make a medical error with serious consequences.
What Constitutes Medical Malpractice in Barrie?
In Barrie, medical malpractice happens when your health care provider delivers medical treatment that falls short of the standard of care other similar professionals would provide. When this duty of care is broken through negligent conduct and harms you, you have grounds to pursue medical malpractice claims.
Understanding these cases is like putting on glasses that finally bring medical facts and legal requirements into focus – and through these specialized lenses, our team helps you identify precisely when professional negligence has occurred.
The Barrie legal system provides specific paths for those harmed by substandard medical treatment. But timing matters. The limitation period is typically two years from when you discovered the problem, so connecting with our knowledgeable Barrie medical malpractice lawyers quickly is vital to protect your rights.
Lawyer for Medical Malpractice
When looking for specialized medical negligence lawyers in Barrie, you need advocates who bring both legal expertise and genuine understanding. Many Barrie law firms claim to handle these cases, but few have our focused experience with provincial healthcare laws. So what makes us the right people to stand by your side during this difficult time?
Ryan brings a rare perspective to your case. Having previously represented physicians, he understands how defense teams think and plan, putting this valuable knowledge to work for you now.
Our experienced team has stood before judges and juries in approximately 20 medical malpractice trials. This extensive experience in civil litigation means we’ve seen it all and won’t be caught off guard when fighting for what you deserve.
We work hard to change lives. Our recent eight-figure award after a challenging two-week trial shows what’s possible. Additionally, Ryan successfully argued and won Armstrong v Ward at the Supreme Court of Canada in 2021, making a major impact on Canadian medical malpractice law. Your situation calls for this caliber of legal representation from a team with extensive trial experience.
How Our Barrie Medical Malpractice Lawyers Can Assist You
Our Barrie team provides clear direction at every step:
1. Initial Case Assessment
We carefully review your medical records and listen to your experience to determine if your situation warrants legal action.
2. Building Your Case
If needed, we can consult with qualified medical experts to obtain expert opinions about whether your healthcare provider breached the standard of care.
3. Fighting For You
We handle all aspects of your medical malpractice lawsuit while keeping you informed and involved throughout the process.
Most importantly, we can work on a contingency fee basis – meaning you pay nothing unless we secure fair compensation for you. Our goal is to help you obtain the financial compensation you need to move forward with your life after a medical injury.
Types of Medical Negligence Cases We Handle Across Barrie
From Windsor to Thunder Bay, patients across Barrie face similar medical challenges when care falls short of standards. Our legal team understands the common types of cases affecting patients throughout the province, including:
Surgical errors, including retained instruments and wrong-site procedures.
Delayed diagnosis and other diagnostic errors leading to worsened conditions.
Nursing errors involving improper monitoring or care.
Delayed treatments causing preventable harm.
Birth injuries and birth trauma resulting in cerebral palsy or brachial plexus injuries.
Obstetrical negligence affecting mothers and newborns.
Emergency room negligence, including premature discharge.
Diagnostic malpractice, including misread test results.
Medication errors involving incorrect dosages or dangerous drug interactions.
Brain injuries resulting from oxygen deprivation during medical procedures.
Spinal cord injuries due to treatment mistakes.
Surgical negligence occurring during operations.
Cases
L v. S et al (Confidential Settlement)
Medical negligence/wrongful death case involving an elderly patient who was admitted to hospital under a “Form 1” for suicidal behaviour. The patient was inadequately monitored and committed suicide on the hospital premises. Kevin acted for the spouse and daughter of the deceased. The case settled for $300,000 ($373,000 in 2023 dollars).
D. v. ? (Confidential Settlement)
Medical negligence/wrongful death case involving a patient whose use of prescription medication was not properly monitored by family physician resulting in a fatal overdose. Kevin acted for the spouse and daughters of the deceased. Case settled for $450,000 ($657,000 in 2023 dollars)
S. v. G et al. (Confidential Settlement)
Medical negligence case involving a child injured at birth. The child’s delivery was delayed when nurses failed to notify the obstetrician of a non-reassuring fetal heart rate resulting in permanent neurological injury. Kevin and Ryan acted for the plaintiffs. The case settled at pre-trial for $11.25 Million.
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results and that the amount recovered and other litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts in individual cases.
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You don’t have to face the mountain of medical malpractice litigation alone – our Barrie team of lawyers is ready to listen to your story and provide the legal counsel you need.
Contact us today and – together – let’s diagnose your case and prescribe the right legal remedy.
“I became involved with Breedon Litigation due to a medical malpractice case against my doctor …. I worked with both Ryan and Jessica, with Ryan handling the initial dispositions and Jessica handling trial prep and trial. Both were excellent throughout.”
Bernard F.