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$8 million settlement
For an infant with cerebral palsy
$5.5 million settlement
For a young man rendered quadriplegic
$7.4 million settlement
For a baby who suffered a severe injury at birth
$4.5 million settlement
For an infant diagnosed with cerebral palsy
“You have really changed our lives
You guys are our heroes!
Thanks so much for everything you did.”
Mother of Baby J
“The way the matter was settled will make a huge difference to my family and help offset the challenges I would have otherwise faced”
Andrew
Vancouver Medical Malpractice Lawyers
Pacific Medical Law is one of the very few law firms in Canada that practice exclusively in the field of plaintiff medical malpractice and birth injury. Representing patients who have been injured as a result of medical negligence is the only work we do.
Our award-winning team has the experience and knowledge necessary to identify the medical and legal issues in your case, and access to experienced medical advisors who can provide the unbiased expert opinions necessary to build a winning case.
Our Experience
We are recognized as leaders in the field of medical malpractice and birth injury. Paul McGivern, KC. and Susanne Raab have been selected for inclusion by The Best Lawyers in Canada, the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession, as well as by Lexpert, the most comprehensive guide to top ranked legal talent in Canada.
Both Paul McGivern, KC. and Susanne Raab have significant past experience as defence counsel in medical malpractice matters, which provides us with unique insight into the potential risks and legal hurdles involved in medical malpractice actions. This helps us be proactive in overcoming or minimizing those risks.
Our Knowledge
We are frequently invited to chair, organize and/or speak at medical legal conferences in British Columbia and across Canada. We have also published numerous articles and textbook chapters on medical legal issues.
Susanne Raab and Lindsay McGivern are also adjunct professors at the UBC Allard School of Law where they teach the medical negligence course to 2nd and 3rd year law students.
Our Expert Advisors
Access to well-respected medical experts who are prepared to provide strong, objective opinions to the court is the key to a successful medical malpractice action. Throughout our many years of experience in the area of medical malpractice and birth trauma cases, we have identified and established a strong working relationship with a wide range of experts who are prepared to provide an unbiased opinion.
We will carefully review your medical case with our experts and give you our preliminary opinion of the strength of your case before we start the lawsuit.
Devoted to Success in Medical Malpractice Cases
If you believe that a medical error has resulted in an injury to you or your child, speak with us at Pacific Medical Law to learn more about your rights. Legal time limitations require cases to be started within a specific time. Call our firm for an initial consultation at 604-685-2361.
Disclaimer
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult a lawyer for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as a lawyer-client relationship has been established.