What are discovery examinations in an injury claim?
Discovery examinations are an important part of the litigation process. They typically happen after you have filed a lawsuit, the defendant has filed a defence...
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What is a limitation period for an injury claim?
Limitation periods are set by legislation. The impose a deadline by which an injured person must file a lawsuit. For injury claims in Nova Scotia,...
Read MoreWhat is a Contingency Fee?
A contingency fee means that you only have to pay your lawyer if you win your case, and only after you have received compensation. You...
Read MoreWhat does informed consent mean in a medical malpractice claim?
All medical professionals must have a patient’s informed consent in order to affect a particular treatment. This means that all risks material to the treatment...
Read MoreWhat do I need to prove to win a medical malpractice claim?
Summarized, a patient needs to prove three things to win a medical malpractice claim against a doctor, nurse or hospital: (1) that the medical professional...
Read MoreWhat does differential diagnosis mean in a medical malpractice claim?
Misdiagnosis resulting in injuries are common in medical malpractice claims. In order to assess whether the misdiagnosis resulted from negligence, we look whether the doctor...
Read MoreWas my child’s cerebral palsy caused by medical malpractice?
One of the primary causes of cerebral palsy include a lack of oxygen to a baby in utero, or head trauma during delivery. Sometimes a...
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