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Court of Appeal Upholds Decision in Will Davidson LLP Birthing Injury Case

Birthing Injury, medical malpractice / By / January 31, 2022

Last month, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a 2019 jury decision in favour of Bernice Booth, Michael Woods, and their daughter Kelsey in a suit against obstetrician Dr. Allan Jackiewicz. The family alleged that a birthing injury caused by Dr. Jackiewicz’s negligence resulted in serious brain damage at birth, which caused Kelsey to experience …

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Birthing injuries involving forceps are on the rise in Canada

Birthing Injury / By / January 31, 2022

Childbirth is an unforgettable experience, but also a risky moment in a woman’s life, even in a country like Canada where doctors have access to advanced medical technology. As obstetrical malpractice lawyers can attest, medical errors or omissions during childbirth can cause injuries that have serious, long-lasting impacts on a mother or child. A study …

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My Child Was Injured During Childbirth – Do I Have a Case?

Birthing Injury / By / January 31, 2022

  Childbirth is among the most meaningful and memorable moments in a person’s life; it is also a time of significant vulnerability, both for the mother and her child. Though most birthing injuries are fairly mild and do not cause long-term impairment, a serious birthing injury can have devastating, lifelong impacts. If you believe your …

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Quebec birthing injury lawsuit sparks interest

Birthing Injury / By / January 31, 2022

A Quebec woman is taking legal action against her obstetrical team after suffering significant injuries in the 2010 birth of her child. The plaintiff’s child was also injured during what court documents describe as “a traumatic and chaotic birth that caused numerous damages to the plaintiffs, notably a permanent paralysis to the [baby’s] right arm,” …

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Injuries in childbirth can be devastating. Here’s how an experienced birthing injury lawyer can help.

Birthing Injury / By / January 31, 2022

For most parents, discovering they will be welcoming a new child into their lives is an exciting and joyous time. They endlessly prepare their homes and their hearts to ensure everything is just right when the new member of their family comes along. Few people expect the birthing process to be easy, of course. But …

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