Our firm investigates and litigates claims of malpractice pertaining to hospitals, doctors, dentists, chiropractors and other medical professionals. Before commencing an action, it is essential that proper investigation be conducted on behalf of the client into the medical care provided to determine whether or not the care provided met the standard of care generally required of the medical professional.

Such investigation involves the obtaining of the patient’s applicable medical records and hospital charts. These records must then be analysed by a peer of comparable medical experience to determine whether or not the care provided met the applicable standards. For example, if a general physician’s care is at issue, another general physician of comparable experience must review the applicable hospital records.

The physician will then prepare an expert opinion report. In many cases, additional medical experts are required for consultation. Based upon the findings of the report, a decision is made as to whether or not to commence an action. Once an action is commenced, the matter proceeds through the normal course of litigation. At trial, the parties will rely upon the expert testimony of medical professionals in addition to the parties’ own testimony.

Pollock & Company has had a great deal of experience in medical malpractice actions. Our firm also accepts contingency fee agreements in certain medical malpractice actions.