Servicing Dryden and all of Ontario
Medical providers are widely admired across Canada. But in chronically underserved communities such as Dryden, they are held in particularly high esteem. These doctors, nurses and other practitioners not only provide life-saving care when we are personally in need, but they help to keep our communities healthy.
Unfortunately, sometimes the people trying to heal us can unintentionally harm us. Statistics suggest 138,000 Canadians, one in every 18 patients, experiences preventable “adverse events” in hospitals every year. Of these, 30,000 experienced more than one “adverse event,” and about one in eight patients involved in an “adverse event” died while in hospital.
More Than An Accident
Accidents can happen in all walks of life, and everyone – including medical professionals – is capable of making mistakes. However, when a medical practitioner breaches standards of care due to negligence and it results in a patient sustaining a serious injury or death, it’s called medical malpractice.
Negligent medical care or treatment can result in:
- Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis – Improper diagnostic testing or failure to perform necessary tests can cause a condition to misdiagnosed causing a person harm
- Birth Injuries – Acquired brain injuries (ABIs), spinal cord damage, Brachial palsy and shoulder dystocia, fractures and scarring due to improper technique and care during the birthing process
- Medication Errors – Incorrect prescription or administration of medicine (including type of medicine, dose, duration or method of delivery)
- Surgical Errors – Foreign objects left inside the body, operating on the wrong patient or wrong body part, infection from poor sanitary conditions or injury due to poor technique
When You’ve Been Hurt, Call Us
Discovering that you or a loved one has been harmed while under medical care due to another person’s negligence can be devastating, but you should know that you are not alone. Howie, Sacks and Henry’s medical malpractice lawyers are available to help you seek compensation and damages in Dryden for the pain, suffering, and loss you’ve experienced.
HSH medical malpractice lawyers understand the shock, anger, stress and sadness you may be feeling. It can be overwhelming. Our team will be pleased to meet you in your own home in the Dryden area or at a nearby consultation office to ensure you can access high quality legal representation with ease. We will strive to give you the care, compassion and kindness you need as you contemplate the recovery process and what resources you will need to succeed and thrive.
Helping Dryden Victims of Medical Malpractice
HSH medical malpractice lawyers have developed a reputation among insurance claims representatives for the strength of the cases we bring forward for settlement negotiations. They know an HSH medical malpractice lawyer has no fear of bring the matter before a judge or jury if the insurer’s offer doesn’t meet our clients’ needs.
When a medical provider’s negligent actions has caused you serious harm, trust HSH medical malpractice lawyers to be your staunch advocates. We will work to get you the support you need on your road to recovery.
News You Can Use
“Northern Ontario Medical School Paying Off For Dryden.” Read More on The CBC Website.
“1 in 18 Canadian Hospital Patients Experience Harm From Preventable Errors: Study.” Read More on The Global News Website.
Looking to work with a medical malpractice lawyer in Dryden? Contact Us.
We service the Kenora District, including Dryden, Kenora, Vermillion Bay, Fort Frances and surrounding areas. When you think Medical Malpractice Lawyer Dryden, Think Howie, Sacks & Henry.
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