Archive for the ‘Medical Malpractice’ Category

Pushor Mitchell’s Medical Malpractice Group Settles Case For $5 Million

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Pushor Mitchell Partner Paul Mitchell, K.C. is Chair of the firm's Medical Malpractice Group, and recently settled a medical malpractice case for a client in BC at mediation for over $5 million.

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Time to Sue: COVID-19 Accommodations Ending

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As discussed in my previous article, COVID-19, Builders Liens and Limitation Periods, since March 26, 2020, limitation periods in BC were suspended. This suspension was listed as of April 15, 2020 for builders lien issues.

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Surgical Safety in Canada: A 10-year Review

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A 10-year analysis of approximately 3,000 malpractice complaints and settlements involving surgical “incidents” in Canada has just been released by the Canadian Medical Protective Association.

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Medical Malpractice 101, The Top 7 Things You Need To Know About BC Medical Malpractice Cases – #1

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Categories: Blog, Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases are very complex.This series of articles by BC personal injury and BC medical malpractice lawyer Paul Mitchell, Q.C., will explain the Top 7 things you need to know about  medical malpractice cases, including when a medical malpractice case should be commenced, the legal and medical issues involved, and why they are so hard to win.Find out what is involved in these difficult cases.#1 Quantifying Damages in [...]

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Medical Malpractice 101, The Top 7 Things You Need To Know About BC Medical Malpractice Cases – #2

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Medical malpractice cases are very complex.This series of articles by BC personal injury and BC medical malpractice lawyer Paul Mitchell, Q.C., will explain the Top 7 things you need to know about  medical malpractice cases, including when a medical malpractice case should be commenced, the legal and medical issues involved, and why they are so hard to win.Find out what is involved in these difficult cases.#2 Time Limitations in Medical [...]

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Distracted Doctors Linked To Medical Errors

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Categories: Blog, Medical Malpractice
Recent studies have diagnosed a growing problem in operating rooms: Distracted doctors and surgical staff are at times texting or surfing the web while performing patient procedures. It has led to medical errors and lawsuits. By Andrew Chow from Findlaw.com Recent studies have diagnosed a growing problem in operating rooms: Distracted doctors and surgical staff […]

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Medical Malpractice 101, The Top 7 Things You Need To Know About BC Medical Malpractice Cases – #3

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Medical malpractice cases are very complex.This series of articles by BC personal injury and BC medical malpractice lawyer Paul Mitchell, Q.C., will explain the Top 7 things you need to know about  medical malpractice cases, including when a medical malpractice case should be commenced, the legal and medical issues involved, and why they are so hard to win.Find out what is involved in these difficult cases.#3 WHAT ARE THE COSTS IF YOU [...]

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Medical Malpractice 101, The Top 7 Things You Need To Know About BC Medical Malpractice Cases – #4

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Categories: Blog, Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice cases are very complex.This series of articles by BC personal injury and BC medical malpractice lawyer Paul Mitchell, Q.C., will explain the Top 7 things you need to know about  medical malpractice cases, including when a medical malpractice case should be commenced, the legal and medical issues involved, and why they are so hard to win.Find out what is involved in these difficult cases.

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Contact Info For Complaints About Health Care Professionals

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Categories: Blog, Medical Malpractice
Patient Care Quality Office for each Health AuthorityCollege of Physicians and Surgeons of BCCollege of Chiropractors of British ColumbiaCollege of Dental Hygienists of British ColumbiaCollege of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia

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Medical Malpractice 101, The Top 7 Things You Need To Know About BC Medical Malpractice Cases – #6

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Medical malpractice cases are very complex.This series of articles by BC personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer Paul Mitchell, Q.C., will explain the Top 7 things you need to know about  medical malpractice cases, including when a medical malpractice case should be commenced, the legal and medical issues involved, and why they are so hard to win.Paul Mitchell Q.C has successfully concluded BC medical malpractice cases for [...]

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Medical Malpractice 101, The Top 7 Things You Need To Know About BC Medical Malpractice Cases – #7

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Medical malpractice cases are very complex. This series of articles by BC personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer Paul Mitchell, Q.C., will explain the Top 7 things you need to know about  medical malpractice cases, including when a medical malpractice case should be commenced, the legal and medical issues involved, and why they are so […]

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Hip Replacements; New Depuy Hip Replacement Being Investigated By FDA

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Hip replacement surgery involves inherent risks, but for those who have all-metal hip replacements, the risks are now even greater.

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