Assessing medical malpractice damages—punitive and aggravated damages
This article on punitive and aggravated damages is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ as between individuals. The asse…
View the post titled Assessing medical malpractice damages—punitive and aggravated damagesOntario Court releases merits decision in medical malpractice class action
After years of litigation, a medical malpractice class action has been decided on its merits. On September 15, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court released its common issues trial decision in Levac v. James, 2021 ONSC 5971. The class action resulted in the plaintiff achieving complete success a…
View the post titled Ontario Court releases merits decision in medical malpractice class actionAssessing medical malpractice damages and Family Law Act damages
This article about damages for Family Law Act (FLA) claimants is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ between individual…
View the post titled Assessing medical malpractice damages and Family Law Act damagesAssessing medical malpractice damages – Family Law Act claims: Overview
This article on Family Law Act (FLA) damages is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ as between individuals. The assessm…
View the post titled Assessing medical malpractice damages – Family Law Act claims: OverviewAssessing medical malpractice damages—past and future expenses including health care costs
This article on past and future expenses including health care costs is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ as between …
View the post titled Assessing medical malpractice damages—past and future expenses including health care costsMedical Malpractice Frequently Asked Questions
What is medical malpractice? Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers injury or harm as a result of the negligence of a health care professional. Negligence occurs when a health care professional falls below the standard of care expected of a reasonable practitioner of that professi…
View the post titled Medical Malpractice Frequently Asked QuestionsAssessing medical malpractice damages—contingencies
This article on contingencies is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ between individuals. The assessment of damages is …
View the post titled Assessing medical malpractice damages—contingenciesAssessing medical malpractice damages—the “lost years”
This article on damages for “lost years” is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ between individuals. The assessment of …
View the post titled Assessing medical malpractice damages—the “lost years”Assessing medical malpractice damages—past and future income loss
This article on past and future income loss is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ as between individuals. The assessme…
View the post titled Assessing medical malpractice damages—past and future income lossAssessing medical malpractice damages—non-pecuniary general damages
This article on non-pecuniary general damages is part of a series of articles that discuss the types of damages that may be claimed in a medical negligence case. It is important to note, however, that each case is unique, and the damages claimed will differ as between individuals. The assess…
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