United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hi everyone

I just wanted to see if there is anyone here from Canada? I live in Manitoba,so I was hoping to talk to some people about legal action I know it's differant in Canada than the states. Thanks in advance.
Dawn

I'm in Canada, but can't help wih legal action, sorry. (I'm in Montreal, QC)
Marieke (31, LOBPI)


Message was edited by: marieke

We were living in Ontario and unfortunately haven't found a worthy attorney yet. I actually posted recently about this subject and didn't get any response. What I know for Ontario is the cap for pain and suffering is $300,000 then you can go for lost wages which can add up to lots. Also, you have to pay between 5,000 and 7,000 up front to determine if the lawyer and specialists think you even have a case. In our scenario, my baby didn't need primary so some of the lawyers felt she had a good enough recovery to pursue a case because if it went to trial the cost to cover the case may not be rewarded in damages even if we won! Another told me to wait a few years and see if she has pain or problems with ADL's (activities of daily living...ie. dressing, buttoning, etc), so that is what we are doing. We have until she is 18yrs and I figure in a couple of years we are going to have a good analysis of what she is or isn't able to do. And also she can better verbalize if she has pain. It's a tough call to make and sometimes going after them right away is better because it is all fresh in your mind. I am not sure if the laws in Manitoba are the same as Ontario, but I hope this helped a little.

We are looking to move back to Ontario in the next year or so, and hopefully by then we will find someone who has used a reputable attorney!

Take care and best of luck with your search

S