Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Calgary

Calgary is the most populous city in Western Canada and is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Calgary has a long history and generational ties with big oil, but still has strong roots in agriculture, during the traditional Calgary Stampede, which takes place every year. Calgary’s economy is made up of activity in the energy, financial services, film and tourism sectors, to name a few.

At Sommers Roth & Elmaleh, our lawyers are experts in medical malpractice claims in Calgary. We often take cases other law firms turn down. We strive to take on cases involving complex injuries or those involving young children, parents of families, or devastating injuries like brain damage, spinal cord injuries or neurological injuries.

Medical Negligence Litigation in Calgary

Unfortunately, even with one of the highest standards of medical practice globally, Calgarians still face medical malpractice and negligence when dealing with the healthcare sector. 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 resulted in harm, injury or even death, you could have a medical malpractice claim on your hands.

Examples of common medical malpractice claims in Calgary can 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 time and treat a condition properly;
• Unnecessary surgery, wrong site surgery or surgical errors;
• Failure to provide the right prescription, administering the wrong medication or dosage;
• Hospital and nursing errors.

Calgary Law Firm Areas of Practice:

Medical Misdiagnosis in Calgary

Medical misdiagnosis falls within the broader category of medical malpractice. While doctors are obligated to 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 also known 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 recover millions of dollars for our clients affected by birth injury due to medical negligence. While thousands of babies are born healthy every year, there are a small few who suffer from injury 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 be the result of medical malpractice. Many people believe the misconception that it is caused by genetics, when in fact, it is caused by a specific brain injury, usually at birth. This injury can be caused by medical negligence 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.