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March 9, 2018

A plaintiff is allowed to proceed with her dental malpractice claim, arising from TMJ surgery that was conducted nine years earlier. This case illustrates the legal complexity surrounding medical and dental negligence claims, and why speaking to an experienced lawyer should be your first step. The limitation period and “discoverability” In previous posts, we have […]

March 2, 2018

In previous posts, we have discussed the basic two-year limitation period for beginning a personal injury claim. This cosmetic surgery claim illustrates how the limitation period applies when a patient received ongoing treatment following a potentially negligent procedure. Medical malpractice claims and the limitation period Generally speaking, victims of negligence have two years from the […]

February 23, 2018

Last October, a woman was arrested in North York after performing a dangerous cosmetic procedure in her basement. Her victim developed an serious infection a few weeks later, and required further corrective surgery to repair the damage. The woman had advertised through online classifieds, posing as “Dr. Kitty” to attract clients, and was charged with […]

February 16, 2018

Visiting the dentist is a common occurrence for most Canadians, and in most cases, these visits are a necessary part of maintaining good overall health. However, when damage and injury occurs as the result of negligence, patients may consider a dental malpractice claim. What is a dental malpractice claim? Similar to medical professionals, dental professionals, […]