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Children with cerebral palsy and their families continue to face challenges accessing medical care and services in rural locations. Two families told their story to the Vancouver Sun. Both are in receipt of legal settlements as a result of the medical errors made around the time of their birth. Both families describe their frustration and
Paul McGivern was an invited speaker and a panelist at the Birth Trauma Conference organized by CanLNC and held at the Vancouver Pan Pacific hotel on June 7, 2013. Susanne Raab and Natalia Ivolgina also participated in the conference. The conference featured top lawyers in the province practicing in birth trauma litigation and covered topics such as causes of
For individuals living with cerebral palsy and their families, the transition from the pediatric care setting to adult care providers can be a stressful and challenging one. Dr. Oskoui, pediatric neurologist at Montreal Children’s Hospital, provides some practical advice to assist with this transition, focusing on preparing individuals for “living well” with chronic disability and
Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability for children. These children and their families bravely face many challenges on a daily basis and deserve our support! Pacific Medical Law is committed to helping individuals living with cerebral palsy. This coming September, we are participating in September, a global fundraising and public awareness initiative for
On Friday, May 24, 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered a judgment that is of interest to judges and lawyers across the country, and has special significance for one BC family. As a result of this decision, a child who suffered a significant brain injury as a result of medical negligence will obtain over
