Medical Malpractice Lawyers Calgary

Medical malpractice lawyers Calgary

Located in an area dominated by foothills and prairie, Calgary is situated within Alberta at the confluence of the Elbow River and the Bow River, east of the Canadian Rockies mountain chain. Home to a varied population of over 1 million residents as of the 2011 census, it is the largest city in Alberta and the third largest in the country. Over 30% of the population belongs to a visible minority making this city one of the most diverse in the country.

Calgary is a well-known tourist destination for its many festivals throughout the year, including the famous Calgary Stampede. It also gained fame as the first Canadian city to host the Olympic Winter Games in 1988. The southernmost anchor of the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor, Calgary enjoys a successful tourism industry thanks to its many attractions and nearby resort towns including Banff, Lake Louise, and Canmore. Many other industries find success in Calgary, including light manufacturing, film, e-commerce, and transportation.

Named for its counterpart on the Isle of Mull in Scotland, Calgary is located within the Parkland Natural Region Foothills, a transitional zone between the Canadian Prairies and the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

Despite the high caliber of services available in Calgary, medical malpractice and personal injury can still occur. When this happens, residents of this fair city turn to the experts at Sommers and Roth for the care and superior service they need at this difficult time. A leader in the fields of medical negligence, obstetrical negligence, and personal injury in Canada, Sommers and Roth Professional Corporation is a Canadian-based law firm with decades of shared expertise in several areas of law including:

Sommers & Roth services all of Canada.

When doctors, nurses, or other healthcare workers engage in malpractice or mess up, it can lead to life-alter consequences for patients and their families. We expect healthcare professionals to take good care of us, but when their mistakes cause serious injuries or death, families may have no option but to contact a medical malpractice lawyer. 

If you’ve been harmed because a doctor, hospital, or healthcare worker didn’t provide proper care, misdiagnosed your condition, failed to inform you about the risks of treatment, or simply neglected to give you the necessary attention, it’s time to seek legal advice.

You may be owed compensation for your injuries if they resulted from medical malpractice or negligence. If you are interested in exploring medical claims for your injury or that of a family member, look for a law firm with decades of experience litigating cases involving medical professionals in Calgary.

Medical Negligence Litigation in Calgary

Unfortunately, even with a healthcare sector with one of the highest standards of medical practice globally, Calgarians still face medical malpractice and negligence. 

When this happens, Calgary can turn to the experts at Sommers and Roth. 

A leader in the fields of medical malpractice, obstetrical negligence, and personal injury in Canada, Sommers and Roth is a Canadian-based law firm with decades of expertise litigating medical malpractice and personal injury claims across Canada and in Calgary. 

What is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice is any instance where you are negatively affected due to the actions of a licensed medical professional or provider.

How Do I Know If I Have Been Involved in Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice cases refer to civil claims against doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and others for their actions leading to medical negligence. This can result from errors made when a patient goes through diagnosis, treatment, aftercare or health management.

If you have been involved in a situation where a healthcare professional or provider fails to give you the proper treatment or care you need, which then results in harm, injury or even death, you could have a medical malpractice claim on your hands.

Common Medical Malpractice Claims in Calgary Include:

  • Misdiagnoses or failure to diagnose a condition;
  • Obstetric malpractice, including spina bifida or negligence causing cerebral palsy;
  • Failure to properly test;
  • Misinterpreting or ignoring lab results;
  • Pediatric malpractice involving children or infants;
  • Failure to properly time and treat a condition;
  • Unnecessary surgery, wrong-site surgery, or surgical blunders;
  • Failure to provide the right prescription, administering the wrong medication or dosage;
  • Hospital and nursing errors.

Stats on Medical Malpractice in Calgary

In 2004, the Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) studied instances of medical malpractice in Calgary. The survey found:

  • Over 37% of all survey respondents reported that they or a family member of theirs had experienced a preventable medical error

The most common preventable medical errors reported were:

  • Clinic performance
  • Medication 
  • Diagnosis 
  • Communication 

-data from the 2004 survey

Our Law Firm’s Areas of Practice in Calgary:

Medical Misdiagnosis in Calgary

Medical misdiagnosis falls within the broader category of medical malpractice. While doctors must perform in your best interest, they are still human and can make mistakes. Any incorrect, missed or delayed diagnosis can have horrifyingly devastating impacts on you as well as your family.

Birth Trauma Lawyer in Calgary

Birth trauma is sometimes referred to as obstetrical negligence or obstetrical malpractice, and at Sommers Roth & Elmaleh, we consider this area to be our sub-specialty. This is because we have litigated countless successful cases and were able to obtain millions of dollars for our clients who suffered birth injuries as a result of medical malpractice. While thousands of babies are born healthy every year, there are a few who suffer from injuries related to medical mistakes made by healthcare professionals.

Cerebral Palsy Lawyers in Calgary

Cerebral Palsy is a condition that occurs in early childhood and can result from medical malpractice. Many people believe that it is caused by genetics, but it is caused by a specific brain injury, generally at birth. This damage may result from medical malpractice by your doctor or other healthcare providers.

These are only a few examples of our areas of expertise. For a more exhaustive list, please keep reading below.

Get Help From Experienced Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Calgary

Medical malpractice claims are extremely complex and challenging cases to litigate. Medical malpractice litigations require the cooperation of other powerful industries and organizations like hospitals, medical institutions and insurance companies, as well as contact with the Canadian Medical Protective Association or CMPA.

The CMPA is a medical organization created to defend and protect doctors and other healthcare professionals legally. This means that licensed medical professionals can hire and retain legal assistance to help win their cases for them or prolong them so that victims and their families are burdened with financial loss, or in some cases, the victim might have succumbed to their injuries.

These factors make litigating medical malpractice claims incredibly challenging, which is why patients are recommended to work with lawyers who specifically specialize in medical malpractice and negligence cases in Canada. 

Litigate Your Medical Malpractice Claims in Calgary

At Sommers Roth & Elmaleh, we have over 50 years of experience litigating the most complex and severe medical negligence cases. We have represented patients and their families throughout the years and guided them through this challenging process.

We can assist with the following medical malpractice claims:

Our lawyers are always on the cutting edge of key advancements and news in medical malpractice litigation. Due to the countless medical malpractice cases we have successfully battled here, we have established several noteworthy legal precedents.

Contact Sommers Roth & Elmaleh Today

If you or a loved one have been the victim of medical malpractice in Calgary, call Sommers Roth & Elmaleh Toll-Free at 1-844-940-2386. Please contact us for a consultation today.

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    The above information is not legal advice. Past results of cases and recoveries by our medical malpractice lawyers against hospitals, doctors, midwives, nurses and other healthcare professionals are not necessarily indicative of future results. The amounts recovered and other litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts in individual cases.


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    23 May 2023
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    18 July 2022
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    1 December 2021
    I was in a serious horse accident where the horse was injured and should never have been ridden. The owner of the horse was aware that the horse had chronic arthritis issues and the veterinarians at Guelph had told him the horse could decompensate at any time and could cause serious injury whether being led or ridden and could never be jumped again. The horse had been shown at the grand prix level and the owner had payed quite a bit of money for him. After consulting with several lawyers and having one that did represent me at the discoveries who later quit, Jeremy Syrtash took on the case and followed through with guelph university. That is how we found out that the vets had recommended the above. Without Jeremy's efforts and follow through the case would never have continued on. Because of these efforts the case was successful. Thank you so much Jeremy. You are a dedicated, thorough, excellent lawyer and it's been a pleasure to have you as my lawyer!!
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    16 April 2021
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    18 July 2020
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