Hospital Errors

Hospital error cases, including those involving errors by doctors, nurses, midwives, and any other health care providers, fall within the broader category of medical malpractice. These complex cases require representation and guidance from lawyers with many years of focused experienced handling such matters. We have that experience. Call us.

Lawyers for Hospital Errors in Canada

Hospital Errors in Canada
Hospitals are intended to be safe places where doctors and other medical and healthcare professionals are obligated to act in the best interests of their patients. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen, and every year thousands of patients are injured or seriously affected by medical error or negligence.

Hospital error, including errors by doctors, nurses, midwives, laboratory and other technicians, as well as any other hospital workers who provided medical care, fall within the broader category of medical malpractice.

Patients, or family members of patients affected by hospital error or negligence require legal advice and guidance from personal injury lawyers who focus specifically on medical malpractice. At Sommers Roth & Elmaleh we have more than 40 years of experience representing clients affected by medical error or negligence. Our firm has set a number of pioneering legal precedents and has been at the forefront of significant advancements in medical malpractice litigation. We are regularly recognized by both the legal and medical community as being among the top medical malpractice firms in the country.

Common Hospital Errors

The most commonly occurring hospital errors include:

Misdiagnosis and/or the failure to diagnose a condition;
Obstetric malpractice including spina bifida, shoulder dystocia, and cerebral palsy.
Pediatric malpractice
Failure to properly and timely treat a condition;
Prescription errors, including administration of the wrong medication or administration of the incorrect dosage;
Laboratory and testing errors;
Failure to detect cancer and especially breast cancer;
Surgical errors, including anesthesia errors, neurosurgical errors and tonsillectomy errors.

Compensation and Claim for Medical Negligence

If you believe that you have been affected by hospital error, you may be eligible to receive compensation to provide financial security for yourself and your family going forward.

In addition to damages that may be awarded to victims and families in recognition of the injuries suffered, families may also be eligible to receive other compensation. This includes funds for:

Past and Future Income Loss due to caring for an injured or disabled person;
Home Accessibility Modifications including things such as residential elevators, widened doorways, customized bathrooms and kitchen, and any other modifications needed to make a home more accessible;
Attendant Care Services including private nurses (RN/RPN), Rehabilitation Support Workers (RSW), Personal Support Workers (PSW), Disability Support Workers (DSW);
Medical and Rehabilitation Services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy and others.

Respected Leaders in Medical Malpractice, Representing Clients Affected by Hospital Error

If you or your child have been seriously injured as a result of medical error, contact Sommers Roth & Elmaleh at 1-844-777-7372 or online. As one of the oldest medical malpractice firms in Toronto, we are well-established and highly respected in the medical malpractice field and have helped clients from all across Ontario and Canada including British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Newfoundland with a wide variety of medical error or negligence claims.

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The dedicated, driven, and experienced medical malpractice lawyers at Sommers Roth & Elmaleh regularly assist clients and families with a wide variety of medical malpractice claims, including:

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“The professionalism that our family received at Sommers & Roth was second to none. My wife and I brought a complex malpractice case that a number of other law firms told us was unwinnable and Sommers & Roth won it. When you choose this firm you choose experience, expertise and, most importantly, compassion. Thank you for changing our family’s life for the better. We highly recommend their services to anyone in need.”

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“Thank You Hilik and everyone at Sommers & Roth for helping our son JP. For so many years we never had answers as to what happened to JP when he was born. But now we do. When no one was able to help our son, you took our case on and was prepared to spend so much time, money and effort to help JP. You won the case for us and now we know that JP will be taken care of for the rest of his life. You and your team at Sommers & Roth have changed our lives forever. God Bless You!”

“In his closing address Hilik said to the members of the jury: "Zmora will live with your decision for the rest of her life; every single solitary day of her life. In arriving at your decision, members of the jury, you have truly the highest task that one can be called upon to do, which is to do justice". Hilik became a significant part of our lives and the path which we traversed with him will be treasured in our hearts for the rest of our lives."

“The people who made everything possible were the wonderful team of Sommers & Roth headed by Hilik, who did not hesitate to take the case despite the obstacles of the distance, obtaining testimonies and translating medical records…The rare combination of professionalism and tremendous knowledge, both judicial and medical, along with the warmth, compassion and absolute support are beyond words. All of this was embodied by Hilik's perfect navigation through the trial with the wonderful assistance of the great Sommers & Roth team.”

“Our son suffered a brain injury at birth which resulted in a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. Suspecting medical negligence, we sought legal advice. We were referred to Sommers and Roth and we were not disappointed. Hilik and his team took our case to court and achieved an outcome that has forever changed our lives. As a result of the incredible work of Hilik & Sommers and Roth, we now have the financial resources to truly take care of our son. He can receive all the therapies and educational support he needs, to optimize his potential...despite his diagnosis. We purchased a home and a wheelchair accessible van, so that our son is comfortable. His financial needs will be taken care of for life, which is a relief beyond words. We are forever grateful to Hilik and his team!”

“We appreciate the excellent work you did with our case and we are still in awe. Also we thank you for all the moral support and prep. Words cannot describe the deep gratitude and appreciation we want to extend to you. Thanks for all your professional skill, dedication, understanding and knowledge.”

“From the beginning Hilik, Fanny and Jeremy were kind and compassionate in all of our encounters. Responses to questions were prompt and informative, maintaining a strong sense of communication throughout the entire process of our case.”

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   Hilt this Tamrate 
 23 May 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dear Mr Hilik Y. And Jeremy Syrtash.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to you and Sommers Roth and Elmaleh Professional Corporation staff for all you have done with respect to my wife case.

My wife was a victim of Medical Malpractice after giving birth to our daughter. She become legally disabled both physically and mentally. The entire family devastated emotionally as my wife struggle to cope with the new reality.

The case of Medical Malpractice is quite often a complex case to prove. However, due to your strong commitment, knowledge and dedication combined with strong professionalism the case was successfully won after a long arduous fight. The victory would not have been possible without your dedication and thorough research in the implementation of the standards of the Sommers Roth and Elmaleh Professional Corporation.

Justice prevailed at last which in turn allowed my vulnerable wife to feel more optimistic about her future and that of our family. The positive outcome of this case has changed our lives forever. It would not have been possible without the excellent representation of Sommers Roth and Elmaleh Professional Corporation and its legal counsel. My wife and I will be deeply grateful for the successful outcome of this case for many years to come.

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   Hector Cardenas 
 4 January 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to take this opportunity to express my most sincere gratitude towards Sommers Roth & Elmaleh, from the day I met with Hilik and his team, they been not only highly knowledgeable but also extremely sensitive towards me and my family, providing us with the best legal service possible.
It goes without saying, that I strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a charismatic, quality and result oriented legal team.
  
 
       
   JERRY ZHOU 
 10 October 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We deeply appreciate Sommers Roth & Elmaleh for their professional skills and hard-working through the whole process of my son’s case.  I still remember the first conversation we took with Mr. Hilik Y Elmaleh in his lawyer office sixteen years ago. From then on, your dedication, patience, understanding and continuous communications kept our encouragements and expectations for my son and our family.
With the case settled down, my son can receive the full financial support, continuous therapies and finishing his university course. It is no doubt to say that Sommers Roth & Elmaleh not only changed our family’s life but also did contributions to the society, because my son can grow in a happy and health way in his teenage and receive university education from this autumn.
Again we hereby strongly recommend the services provided by the lawyer office Sommers Roth & Elmaleh to those who needs the similar legal consultation and support. Even the door of your family was closed by some unfortunate events, there are more windows can be opened. The lawyers in Sommers Roth & Elmaleh are exactly the people who can open the windows and convert the sun-shine again to your family: Mr. Hilik Y Elmaleh，Mr.Jeremy Syrtash, Miss Fanny Peter ...etc.
Finally, we express the deepest gratitude and appreciation again to Mr. Hilik Y Elmaleh and lawyer office Sommers Roth & Elmaleh. Wish a brighter future of  Sommers Roth & Elmaleh !
  
 
       
   Meggie Zhangkrk6hdjybfjt 
 6 October 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so glad that my son's CP medical case was completely successful. I appreciate lawyer Hilik Elmaleh, Jeremy Syrtash, Fanny Peter and their team's hard work. They are so knowledgeable, responsible and reliable.  Thanks is not enough to express my gratitude.  Mr. Hilik Elmaleh deserves "The Best Lawyer in Canada" award.
  
 
       
   Tony Zhou 
 29 September 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to extend my gratitude towards Mr. Hilik Elmaleh, Jermey Syntash, and Fanny Peter for their dedication, time, effort, and knowledge invested into my case. This is honestly the best team of lawyers in Canada. I would highly recommend them for any of your cases.
  
 
       
   Dianne Keckes 
 18 July 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our daughter's "Dream Team", Hilik Elmaleh, Jeremy Syrtash and Fanny Peter.  The compassion, dedication, knowledge, experience and their recognition in the legal community have ensured us that we were on the right track working with the firm Sommers, Roth and Elmaleh.  Words cannot express enough my gratitude!  I will be forever grateful!
  
 
       
   Ivica J Sokic 
 6 June 2022
 
 
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   Arden Melnechuk 
 1 December 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was in a serious horse accident where the horse was injured and should never have been ridden.   The owner of the horse was aware that the horse had chronic arthritis issues and the veterinarians at Guelph had told him the horse could decompensate at any time and could cause serious injury whether being led or ridden and could never be jumped again.  The horse had been shown at the grand prix level and the owner had payed quite a bit of money for him.

After consulting with several lawyers and having one that did represent me at the discoveries who later quit, Jeremy Syrtash took on the case and followed through with guelph university.  That is how we found out that the vets had recommended the above.  Without Jeremy's efforts and follow through the case would never have continued on.  Because of these efforts the case was successful.  Thank you so much Jeremy.   You are a dedicated, thorough, excellent lawyer and it's been a pleasure to have you as my lawyer!!
  
 
       
   Megha Sharma 
 16 April 2021
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mr. Elmaleh and his team are very professional and experts in their field. Recommend to everyone who has suffered medical negligence.
  
 
       
   Nick & Whitney Maraschiello-Basnett 
 18 July 2020
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We want to start by saying how much we highly recommend Sommers, Roth and Elmaleh for anyone who is dealing with a situation involving medical malpractice.
Hilik and the entire firm have allowed us the opportunity to give our little girl the life she deserves. There is no taking back what happened, but they truly turned such a tragedy into a victory. They fought long and hard, and put forth so much time and effort into making the individuals accountable and responsible for the mistakes that were made. They always showed true compassion for our family, guided us with ease, and supported us through every step.
This was such a life changing experience with the firm, and honestly we will always be forever grateful and thankful.

Lawyers for Hospital Errors in Canada

Common Hospital Errors

Compensation and Claim for Medical Negligence

Respected Leaders in Medical Malpractice, Representing Clients Affected by Hospital Error

Our Notable Hospital Error Cases

Practice Areas

Accreditations

FEATURED POSTS

What Is Cerebral Palsy?

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