Ontario Injuries and Lawyers

[Canam]

It's been a while since I have posted.....a move, then broken computer, etc.

Now, I'm back and checking first to see if anyone out there had a OBPI result from a birth at Trillium Health Center in Mississauga, Ontario.

And, Second, if any families in Ontario have found a trust worthy and competent lawyer to pursue their case?

I looked into the legal route up until a year or so ago and just thought I'd see if any new possibilities may have opened up.

My baby is almost 3 with a LOBPI.

Thanks in advance!!

Hope 2007 is bringing good things to all of you!

[Canam]

Just wanted to bring this to the top again.

Thanks,

Ash's mom

[MHBF]

HELLO,
IM NOT SURE WHAT THE LAW IS IN YOUR STATE. I LIVE IN TENN. SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE OF YOUR TOWN AND MAYBE EVEN YOUR STATE TO FIND A GOOD LAWYER. LET ME BE THE FIRST TO TELL YOU THAT THEY ARE HARD TO FIND.
IF I CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW
THANKS KATHY

[Canam]

Thanks Kathy,

Unfortunately, the Canadian legal system and medical system handle malpractice and negligence cases completely different from the states. You pay upfront anywhere from $5,000-8,000 just to have an attorney and specialist review your chart to determine if you even have a case worth fighting (ie. will the end payout out weigh the cost to pursue to case). It's sad and frustrating that's why I was hoping to find someone else out there from Ontario that actually has a worthwhile attorney.

Thanks for your response though, nice that someone took the time to respond!

Take care

S