OUR APPROACH
Extensive resources and rapid expert access for professional negligence claims.
A dedicated team with extensive resources in professional negligence and malpractice. Our experienced trial lawyers have rapid access to North America’s leading experts, providing comprehensive representation in the most complex professional liability matters.
WHAT WE DO
Areas of Practice
Medical Malpractice
Representing patients harmed by substandard medical care, including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and failure to treat, with access to top medical experts.
Lawyer Negligence
Pursuing claims against lawyers who failed to meet the standard of care, including missed limitation periods, negligent advice, and improper conduct of litigation.
Accountant Negligence
Holding accounting professionals accountable for errors in financial reporting, audit failures, and negligent tax or business advice causing financial loss.
Engineer & Architect Errors
Claims against design professionals for structural failures, design defects, inadequate specifications, and negligent supervision.
Hospital & Health Facility Claims
Pursuing institutional negligence claims against hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities for systemic failures resulting in patient harm.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE COUNSEL
Meet the Team
OUR LEGACY
For over 125 years, Dyer Brown has represented clients throughout Southwestern Ontario.
CLIENT GUIDANCE
Common Questions
What constitutes medical malpractice in Ontario?
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider's treatment falls below the accepted standard of care and causes harm to a patient. Proving malpractice requires expert medical evidence establishing both the breach of standard and causation.
Can I sue a lawyer for professional negligence?
Yes. If your lawyer failed to meet the standard of care expected of a competent Ontario lawyer — for example, by missing a limitation period, settling without instructions, or providing negligent advice — you may have a claim for professional negligence.
What is the limitation period for a malpractice claim?
Generally, you have two years from when you discovered (or ought to have discovered) the negligence to commence a claim. Some professional negligence matters involve complex discoverability issues — contact our team promptly to protect your rights.
OUR COMMITMENT
We are here to help.
Speak with one of our professional negligence lawyers today. Call 519.673.1100 or send us a message.