I have the great privilege of continuing to serve on the Board of Directors of the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC in the capacity of Vice President of the Board, for the 2013-2015 term. Over the past year the Association succeeded in raising awareness of the important issues that affect the lives of people with
Archives for September 2013
How Often do Hospitals Make Mistakes that Harm Patients?
We get a number of calls in our office from patients (or their family members) who have suffered injuries during their hospital admission which have caused them significant disabilities, or in some cases, death. How often does this occur and what causes these injuries? New reporting requirements in Ontario aim to shed light on this
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September – An Initiative to Raise Awareness and Funds for People Living with Cerebral Palsy
As we announced some time ago, throughout the month of September a team of lawyers at Pacific Medical Law is participating in a global fundraising and public awareness initiative for individuals living with cerebral palsy. In response to the “The September Challenge” we have each committed to taking 10,000 steps a day, and raising funds for this very
5 Common Myths about Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
I began practicing medical malpractice law well over a decade ago, and over the years I have spoken with hundreds of people about potential lawsuits against doctors. During this time, I have consistently encountered the following misconceptions about medical malpractice: Myth #1 – Doctors are too powerful to sue. This is one of the most
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Pacific Medical Law Donates $10,000 to Cerebral Palsy Association
Pictured: Paul McGivern , Partner, Pacific Medical Law & Feri Dehdar, Executive Director, Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia Pacific Medical Law donated $10,000 to support the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia. These funds will go toward a variety of valuable services including providing bursaries for post-secondary school and summer camp, and supporting two new exciting programs
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