Edmonton-Based Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Lawyers

Edmonton has evolved into a city that enjoys a wide range of cultural, sporting and tourist attractions from its humble beginnings as a trading hub with the Hudson Bay Company fur trading fort. Edmonton is also known as the ‘Gateway to the North’ because of large-scale oil sands, and diamond-mining project operations.

With such a diverse population, Sommers Roth & Elmaleh can assist with your legal rights in Edmonton. If you have been injured, physically or psychologically, Sommers Roth & Elmaleh can help you face your negligence lawsuit.

Medical Malpractice in Edmonton

At Sommers Roth & Elmaleh, we have years of experiencing handling medical malpractice cases in Edmonton. If you have had an experience with a healthcare professional who has failed to provide you with the proper care and attention required, which resulted in the injury or death of a loved one.

Medical malpractice claims are brought against doctors, nurses and others in the medical field filed by patients or families of patients who have been victims of medical negligence causing injury by those who provided inadequate medical care. Medical malpractice claims can include allegations of negligence, breach of contract or breach of fiduciary duty.

Other common examples of medical malpractice in Edmonton 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.

Sommers Roth & Elmaleh Areas of Expertise in Edmonton:

Cerebral Palsy Lawyers in Edmonton

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.

Hospital Errors in Edmonton

Hospitals are supposed to be spaces where you feel safe, and where doctors and other healthcare providers are obligated to act in your best interest. Yet, each year, thousands of patients are injured or otherwise seriously affected by medical errors or negligence.

Those patients and their family members deserve justice when they have been affected by hospital error, or any other forms of medical negligence.

Birth Trauma Lawyer in Edmonton

Birth trauma can also be known as obstetrical negligence or obstetrical malpractice. 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, a small few suffer from injury related to medical mistakes made by healthcare professionals.