Offices in Toronto, Huntsville and Bowmanville
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Partner Paul Cahill leads the medical malpractice group at Davidson Cahill Morrison LLP.
Mr. Cahill has proven himself a fearless advocate by a number of successful trial outcomes over the years, including a $11.5 million judgment for medical malpractice causing cerebral palsy against a negligent doctor as well as a recent judgment against a negligent emergency room physician who caused the death of a 34 year-old mother of 4 young children.Â
Mr. Cahill and his team are committed to providing patients with legal representation for serious medical malpractice outcomes arising from:
Medical malpractice litigation is highly complex and vigorously defended. Our team of experienced lawyers, led by Paul Cahill, will provide you with individualized representation tailored to your specific case.Â
Our medical malpractice team is available to offer guidance and insights into the complaint process with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and other regulated healthcare professionals.
We will work tirelessly to ensure that you achieve a successful legal outcome for your medical malpractice claim.
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We believe that everyone should have access to quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.
We offer competitive sliding scale contingency fee representation for medical malpractice claims, which means:
Given the cost and complexity of medical malpractice litigation, only select matters will be offered contingency fee agreements.
In September, 2023, our lawyers were successful in obtaining judgment after trial in the amount $2.3 million dollars against a negligent emergency room physician who caused the death of a 34 year-old mother of 4 young children.
 In October, 2023, our lawyers settled a medical malpractice claim arising from a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer that led to the unfortunate death of a mother of two young children. Liability was highly contested.
In July, 2023, our lawyers recovered $400,000 for the family of an older patient who died of sepsis after abdominal surgery.
In May, 2023, our lawyers recovered $4.5 million for a patient who suffered a serious disability after a phlebotomy procedure.
In July, 2020, our lawyers upheld a $11.5 million trial judgment in the Court of Appeal against a negligent obstetrician that caused cerebral palsy in a twin girl.
We have lawyers who are certified specialists in civil litigation by the Law Society of Ontario.
Since 2018, we have had lawyers recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in the areas of Insurance Law, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Litigation
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When it comes to healthcare, maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethical conduct is of paramount importance. If you or a loved one has experienced substandard care or misconduct by a physician, it is vital to address these concerns to ensure quality medical practice. This guide will provide a comprehensive overview of how to file a complaint against a physician with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
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