Pacific Medical Law

Pacific Medical Law is one of the very few law firms in Canada that practices exclusively in the field of plaintiff medical malpractice and birth injury.Representing patients who have been injured as a result of medical negligence is all that we do. The lawyers of Pacific Medical Law have the experience and knowledge necessary to identify the medical and legal issues in any medical case, and access to experienced medical advisors who can provide the unbiased expert opinions necessary to build a winning case.Access to well-respected medical experts who are prepared to provide strong, objective opinions to the court is the key to a successful medical malpractice action. Throughout our many years of experience in the area of medical malpractice and birth trauma cases, the lawyers of Pacific Medical Law have established a strong working relationship with a wide range of experts who are prepared to provide an unbiased opinion.We are recognized as leaders in the field of medical malpractice and birth injury. Paul McGivern and Susanne Raab have been selected for inclusion by The Best Lawyers in Canada for many years. Paul McGivern has also been identified as a leader in medical malpractice cases by Lexpert and was named the 2016 Lawyer of the Year for medical negligence. Both Paul McGivern and Susanne Raab have significant past experience as defense counsel in medical malpractice matters, which provides them with unique insight into the potential risks and legal hurdles involved in medical malpractice actions. It also helps them to be proactive in overcoming or minimizing those risks.Members of Pacific Medical Law are frequently invited to chair, organize and\or speak at medical legal conferences in British Columbia and across Canada. They also publish articles and textbook chapters on medical legal issues.