OB-GYN Malpractice Lawyers
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Do you suspect an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN, OB/GYN) or your family doctor was negligent when managing your gynecological issues or your pregnancy, labour, or delivery? You may be entitled to compensation to help you secure a better future for you and your family.
Your reproductive health deserves to be held to a high standard of care from someone who is trained in both obstetrics and gynecology. If something has gone wrong, focus on feeling better. Let us handle the rest.
Your reproductive health deserves to be held to a high standard of care from someone who is trained in both obstetrics and gynecology. If something has gone wrong, focus on feeling better. Let us handle the rest.
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What to Do If You Suspect OB-GYN Malpractice
In the unfortunate event of OB-GYN malpractice, follow these steps for a brighter future.
- Prioritize your recovery. Changes to reproductive health and pregnancy can be emotionally charged events. It may take time to recover from OB-GYN negligence or malpractice. Focus on your recovery—and that of your baby if you have one. We encourage you to take the time you need to heal.
- Collect and preserve information. Reflect on specifics about why you think the physician was negligent. Write down everything you can remember about your interactions with the OB-GYN and other medical professionals who provided care. Reference calendars, journals, and correspondence (call histories, texts, emails) to establish a chronological timeline. Include the names of people who may have witnessed certain events.
- Contact a lawyer. Contact an OB-GYN injury lawyer sooner than later to help strengthen your case and ease your worries. Make sure you select a law firm that you trust. People who have suffered gynaecology care errors may be dealing with life-changing and difficult consequences such as incontinence, fertility issue, and sexual dysfunction. Choose a lawyer which with you can build an honest rapport so you can openly discuss details of your case. Consultations are free.
What to Do If You Suspect OB-GYN Malpractice
In the unfortunate event of OB-GYN malpractice, follow these steps for a brighter future.
- Prioritize your recovery. Changes to reproductive health and pregnancy can be emotionally charged events. It may take time to recover from OB-GYN negligence or malpractice. Focus on your recovery—and that of your baby if you have one. We encourage you to take the time you need to heal.
- Collect and preserve information. Reflect on specifics about why you think the physician was negligent. Write down everything you can remember about your interactions with the OB-GYN and other medical professionals who provided care. Reference calendars, journals, and correspondence (call histories, texts, emails) to establish a chronological timeline. Include the names of people who may have witnessed certain events.
- Contact a lawyer. Contact an OB-GYN injury lawyer sooner than later to help strengthen your case and ease your worries. Make sure you select a law firm that you trust. People who have suffered gynaecology care errors may be dealing with life-changing and difficult consequences such as incontinence, fertility issue, and sexual dysfunction. Choose a lawyer which with you can build an honest rapport so you can openly discuss details of your case. Consultations are free.
What Can I Expect from an OB-GYN Malpractice Lawyer?
Given the emotional gravity of Ob Gyn malpractice, it pays to have the right law firm on your side. The team at Legate Injury Lawyers are kind, compassionate people who genuinely want to help you. Here’s what you can expect when working with us.
Common Causes of OB-GYN Malpractice
Reproductive health negligence usually happens when an obstetrician-gynecologist (or family doctor in some cases) does not properly care for patients. The malpractice may be deliberate or unintentional, but in either case, the damage is done.
Some common causes of OB-GYN malpractice in Ontario include, but are not limited to:
During Office Visits
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Failure to do a full exam
- Failure to take a proper history
- Failure to ask questions and document a complete medical history
- Failure to order appropriate tests
- Failure to refer to or consult with an appropriate professional
During Surgery/Procedures
- Surgical errors (e.g., leaving instruments in patients)
- Wounding adjacent organs
- Infections- failing to recognize post-operative infection leading to sepsis
- Performing the wrong surgery
- Poor surgical technique
- Undertaking surgery before more conservative options
- Failing to undertake surgery that ought to be done
Following Up After Surgery
- Failure to diagnose infection
- Perforations
- Improperly prescribing medication
Common OB-GYN Malpractice Injuries
There are several injuries/conditions that can occur due to OB-GYN negligence or malpractice. These include, but are not limited to:
- Infertility due to negligent medical treatment or diagnosis errors
- Birth trauma from failure to properly manage a pregnancy, labour, or delivery
- Unnecessary hysterectomy for heavy menstrual bleeding or fibroids
- Unwanted hysterectomy due to injuries during birth (e.g., uterine rupture)
- Perforation of the uterus, bladder, or bowel
- Injuries from failed contraception/abortion/sterilization
- Thrombosis, depression, etc. from prescribing an oral contraceptive
- Ovarian or cervical cancer due to failure to diagnose or smear test errors/delays
- Episiotomy issues or other birth-related trauma
- Fistula injuries from surgery
Ob Gyn Malpractice FAQsAll FAQs
Legate Injury Lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. If we don’t succeed, you do not pay. The amount of the contingency fee will be a percentage of the total compensation we recover for your family. Please refer to our section on contingency fees for more information.
Each case is different. Sometimes our lawyers purposefully delay settling your case or going to trial until we have a better idea of your and/or your baby’s prognosis. That way, we have a stronger sense of what financial compensation you and your infant may need—not just today, but also for the future. Other times, we try to get the case “set down for trial” to expedite the legal process. So much depends on the unique circumstances of your case. Contact us for a free consultation.
It depends. No lawyer can tell you exactly how much compensation your family will receive. If someone gives a precise number in your initial meeting, find another lawyer! Compensation will depend on the strength of your case’s evidence on liability (whether there was malpractice or negligence), the severity of the injuries, and the impact and longevity of the injuries. A proper medical- legal investigation is required to ensure you have good, objective advice about proceeding.
In Ontario, people have two years from the day they discovered the negligence to bring forward a claim (called the “limitation period”). Generally, if your child was injured in the post-partum period, your child’s two-year limitation period will start running the day they turn 18. There are exceptions. For example, if a litigation guardian is appointed for your child, the limitation period will start running on that date. Also, if your child is found to not have legal capacity when they turn 18, the limitation period will not start. Each case is unique, and Legate Injury Lawyers can help you determine your deadline to start a claim.
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Advocating for people who’ve experienced injuries is a labour of love for Legate Injury Lawyers. You may be entitled to compensation to help you secure a better future, to the extent that money can do that.
