Medical malpractice

Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses stroke-related medical malpractice suit against physician

Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses stroke-related medical malpractice suit against physician

The medical professional discharged the patient with a prescription but did not review the angiogram results

Manitoba Court of King's Bench rejects request for extension in dental malpractice case

Manitoba Court of King's Bench rejects request for extension in dental malpractice case

The lawsuit stemmed from a root canal procedure after a motor vehicle accident

Physicians as independent contractors 'fundamental tension in our law'

Physicians as independent contractors 'fundamental tension in our law'

Hospitals should be more discerning about who works inside their four walls, says Neinstein’s Sonia Nijjar

Alberta Court of King's Bench rejects Calderbank offer in medical negligence case

Alberta Court of King's Bench rejects Calderbank offer in medical negligence case

The offer did not constitute a reasonable compromise: court

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds jury's award in medical malpractice lawsuit against a neurologist

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds jury's award in medical malpractice lawsuit against a neurologist

A jury found that he failed to investigate his patient’s worsening symptoms adequately

Ontario Superior Court holds doctor liable for premature removal of a surgical hardware

Ontario Superior Court holds doctor liable for premature removal of a surgical hardware

The patient fractured her collarbone while participating in mixed martial arts