Erb’s palsy- Can it be prevented? Sadly Yes…
This post was written by Andrea Girones:
September 28, 2017
September 2017- Nothing prepares a parent for the shock that their new born baby has a severe nerve injury. Many parents are overwhelmed by concern for their child and only later do they think back to “how did this happen and could it have been prevented?” With most birth brachial plexus injuries (BBPI), also known […] READ MORE>
Civil Lawyers Raise the Alarm on Case Delays.
This post was written by Andrea Girones:
January 9, 2017
A recent experience at Girones Lawyers exemplifies the difficulties that civil plaintiffs are experiencing with our legal system. A longstanding trial date for a 6 week medical malpractice trial commencing this February had to be cancelled due to a shortage of available Judges. In this case, a severely disabled child is left waiting for a new […] READ MORE>
3 Things You Need to Prove Medical Malpractice in Ontario
This post was written by Andrea Girones:
March 4, 2016
Medical malpractice cases are notorious for being complex and hard-fought battles by medical professionals. Various factors come into play and you should make sure your lawyer has specific practical experience in these kind of cases. To be successful you, with your lawyer, will have to prove 3 things: 1) The doctor fell below the standard […] READ MORE>
Resolution of a Brachial Plexus/ Erb’s Palsy Law Suit
This post was written by Andrea Girones:
July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015 This case proceeded to trial before a Judge and Jury. After two weeks of trial the case was resolved shortly before the Judge was to charge the jury. Below are the kind words from our client’s father. Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the injured child. Alex and I […] READ MORE>
Brain Damage at Birth Caused by Lack of Oxygen, Not a Clotting Factor.
This post was written by Andrea Girones:
March 23, 2015
March 24th 2015. Recently our firm represented a young man injured at birth. The child sustained a severe brain injury leaving him with the mind of a toddler, inside the body of a 14 year old. CT and MRI images revealed that there was atrophy of the brain cells in various parts of the brain […] READ MORE>