Understanding Birth Injury Claims Involving Midwives
When it comes to childbirth, expectant mothers often have a choice between various birth attendants, including obstetricians and midwives. Midwifery is a longstanding practice that offers personalized care and support during pregnancy and childbirth. However, like any medical assistance, there are risks involved, including the potential for birth injuries. Understanding your rights and the legal recourse available is crucial for navigating these complex situations.
Lal v. Anderson – Trial by Jury Upheld in Medical Negligence Suit
On October 5, 2023, a motions master of the Supreme Court of British Columbia allowed a lengthy and complex medical malpractice claim to proceed to trial by jury. The Defendants’ motion on the eve of trial to strike the jury was dismissed.
KY v. Bahler – Failure to Refer High Risk Twin Pregnancy
This was a medical malpractice trial decision of the Honourable Justice W.N. Renke of Edmonton, Alberta arising from a family doctor’s failure to refer a high-risk twin pregnancy to an obstetrician for ongoing obstetrical management. As a result of the failure to refer, the Court found that the diagnosis of a twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (“TTTS”) was delayed which resulted in profound and severe disability to both twins.
$11.5 Million Jury Verdict Against Negligent Doctor
It was exactly four years today, on April 12, 2019, that medical malpractice lawyer Paul Cahill secured a jury verdict of negligence against a community obstetrician, Dr. Allan Jackiewicz for his substandard management of a high-risk twin pregnancy of twin to twin transfusion syndrome (“TTTS”) that tragically resulted in severe cerebral palsy for one of the twins.