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Seeking justice for birth trauma cases? Yanko Popovic Sidhu, an experienced birth trauma lawyer in Calgary, will support your family every step of the way. Legal fees are only payable if compensation is recovered.
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Why Yanko Popovic Sidhu law firm
As Calgary's Birth Trauma Lawyer
For over 40 years, Yanko Popovic Sidhu has represented clients in birth trauma matters in Calgary. We’ve handled a wide range of cases—maternal injuries, psychological trauma, preventable birth complications, and fetal distress mismanagement—helping clients pursue compensation based on the facts of each case. Led by David G. Yanko K.C., our birth trauma lawyers apply Alberta’s medical malpractice laws to assess liability and guide clients through the claims process.
Our work has been recognized through the Consumer Choice Awards in Calgary each year since 2014. From maternal physical injuries to psychological birth trauma, our birth trauma case lawyers draw on extensive experience to assist clients with their claims. No upfront fees—we are paid only if compensation is recovered. Disbursements and taxes may apply.
Meet Your Birth Trauma Lawyers In Calgary
Experienced Calgary lawyers ready to handle your birth trauma case with sensitivity and timely attention:
David G. Yanko
K.C.
Brad Popovic
LL.B.
Herman S. Sidhu
LL.B.
Evelyn Jacobs
L.L.B.
Adam Alladin
J.D.
Deepak Sandhu
J.D.
Sumeet Sandhu
J.D.
Roger Dueck
J.D.
Balkar Gill
LL.B., LL.M.
Sanam Sekhon
L.L.B.
Rohan Makhani
L.L.B.
Scott Murphy
J.D., Student-at-Law
We assist with every birth trauma case in Calgary
If your family has been affected by birth trauma, our dedicated lawyers are here to assist you. We serve:
Mothers Who Suffered Physical Trauma During Delivery
Did you experience physical injuries during childbirth? Our birth trauma lawyers can help you pursue recovery, compensation, and future care needs.
Parents Coping With Psychological Birth Trauma
Were you traumatized by a difficult birth experience? Our lawyer for birth trauma can help assess whether psychological injuries may be compensable.
Families Seeking Answers About Birth Complications
Need clarity about what went wrong? Our birth trauma claim lawyers help families seek information and accountability through appropriate legal processes.
Anyone Facing Resistance From Healthcare Institutions
Our birth trauma case lawyers assist clients in navigating complex healthcare and legal systems to pursue fair outcomes and answers.
Client-Focused Success Stories
Birth Trauma Representation You Can rely On
At Yanko Popovic Sidhu, our birth trauma lawyers in Calgary have assisted families across Southern Alberta by helping them pursue compensation and answers following birth trauma.
Here are anonymized examples of matters we have handled, based on Alberta’s legal framework:
Maternal Physical Trauma Case
A mother suffered severe physical injuries during delivery, including fourth-degree tears and pelvic floor damage, when forceps were used inappropriately. The hospital claimed proper procedures were followed. Our birth trauma lawyers established liability through expert evidence and medical records demonstrating departures from Alberta Health Services delivery protocols. We assisted the client in pursuing a negligence claim under Alberta’s Health Professions Act (RSA 2000, c H-7), seeking compensation for reconstructive surgeries, ongoing physiotherapy, pain and suffering, and loss of income during extended recovery.
Psychological Birth Trauma Settlement
Our client developed severe post-traumatic stress disorder after being denied requested pain management, experiencing degrading treatment, and being subjected to procedures without proper consent during labor. The healthcare provider initially dismissed the psychological impact as “normal birth stress.” Our birth trauma lawyers in Calgary worked with psychiatric experts to document the severe impact on our client’s mental health, parent-child bonding, and family relationships. By applying standards from the Health Professions Act regarding informed consent and respectful care, the matter was resolved in a way that addressed the client’s need for ongoing therapy, treatment, and recognition of emotional harm.
Preventable Emergency C-Section Case
A family sought our help after a mother experienced serious complications following an emergency C-section when warning signs of fetal distress were allegedly not addressed promptly. The delayed C-section was followed by maternal hemorrhage and a prolonged recovery period. Our birth trauma lawyers reviewed hospital records that raised concerns regarding monitoring practices and staffing levels, with reference to Alberta Health Services standards. Through expert medical review and consideration of obligations under the Hospitals Act (RSA 2000, c H-12) and the Health Professions Act, the family pursued a resolution that provided compensation for additional medical treatment, income loss, home care needs, and the impact of the experience on the family.
How Our Birth Trauma Lawyers Can Help
Physical Injury Claims
Our birth trauma lawyers thoroughly investigate delivery procedures and build well-supported cases for maternal physical injuries.
Psychological Trauma Recognition
A birth trauma lawyer can help ensure psychological injuries are properly documented, validated, and compensated.
Healthcare Provider Accountability
Our birth trauma lawyers assist in pursuing explanations, apologies, and practice improvements to prevent future trauma.
How We Handle Your Birth Trauma Case
Our medical malpractice lawyers follow a structured legal process to handle claims:
Your birth trauma lawyer assesses your case with care and attention to medical records—no cost, and no obligation.
We consult with qualified obstetric specialists to identify whether care met accepted medical standards.
Our birth trauma lawyer team gathers medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions to build a well-supported claim.
Why Trust Us
Why Trust Us As Your Birth Trauma Lawyers In Calgary
40+ Years of Experience
Decades of experience assisting clients with birth trauma cases in Calgary, including complex maternal injury matters.
No Fees unless compensation is recovered
Our birth trauma lawyers' services require no upfront fees, with fees payable only if compensation is obtained (disbursements and taxes may apply).
Award-Recognized Service
Consumer Choice Awards since 2014 recognizing our work in personal injury law, including birth injury matters.
Personalized Care
Access qualified medical professionals who may provide expert opinions when appropriate to support your case.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Birth Trauma Cases In Alberta
What qualifies as birth trauma for a legal claim in Calgary?
In Alberta, birth trauma for legal purposes may encompass both physical and psychological injuries to mothers or infants that occur during labor and delivery. Physical maternal trauma can include severe perineal tears, pelvic floor damage, uterine rupture, or injuries from instrumental deliveries (forceps/vacuum). Psychological birth trauma can involve post-traumatic stress disorder, postpartum depression that may be associated with traumatic delivery, or lasting emotional distress from lack of informed consent or dignity during birth. For a legal claim under Alberta’s medical malpractice framework, the trauma must result from care that is alleged to have fallen below accepted medical standards, as assessed by the court, with reference to the Health Professions Act and relevant professional college guidelines. Our Calgary birth trauma lawyers can assist by working with independent medical experts to assess whether the circumstances may support a legal claim.
How is birth trauma different from a birth injury in legal terms?
While related, these terms have distinct legal implications. Birth trauma typically refers to physical or psychological injuries sustained by the mother during labor and delivery, including perineal tears, PTSD from traumatic birth experiences, or injuries from instrumental deliveries. Birth injury generally refers to harm sustained by the infant during birth, such as cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injuries, or fractures. In Alberta’s legal system, the distinction matters because maternal trauma claims often involve different medical standards, limitation periods, and damage calculations than infant injury claims. Some cases involve both types of claims. Lawyers who handle birth trauma matters in Calgary can assist in reviewing medical records and explaining whether claims may arise for maternal trauma, infant injury, or both, depending on the circumstances.
How long do I have to file a birth trauma lawsuit in Alberta?
In Alberta, the Limitations Act establishes a general two-year limitation period for most personal injury claims, including birth trauma cases. This period typically begins from the date you discovered (or reasonably should have discovered) that: 1) an injury occurred, 2) it was caused by healthcare provider conduct, and 3) the conduct warranted a legal proceeding. For birth trauma, the discovery date might not be the delivery date, as some physical complications or psychological trauma may manifest or be connected to the birth event later. Additionally, Alberta law provides extensions for persons under disability, which may apply in some circumstances. Given these complexities, consulting our birth trauma lawyers in Calgary promptly after recognizing a potential claim is essential to preserving your legal rights.
What compensation can be recovered in a birth trauma case in Calgary?
In Alberta, birth trauma victims may be entitled to pursue several types of damages. For physical trauma, compensation typically can include past and future medical expenses (reconstructive surgeries, physiotherapy, specialized care), lost income during recovery, loss of earning capacity if permanently affected, and general damages for pain and suffering. For psychological birth trauma, damages may include therapy costs, medication, counseling, and compensation for emotional suffering and impact on family relationships. In severe cases involving long-term disability, courts may consider structured settlements to address ongoing care needs. Under Alberta’s Fatal Accidents Act, different statutory compensation provisions may apply in fatal cases. The specific amount varies based on injury severity, evidence quality, and the impact on quality of life. Our birth trauma lawyers in Calgary assist clients in identifying and pursuing applicable damages based on the circumstances of each case.
How do you prove negligence in a birth trauma case in Alberta?
Proving negligence in Alberta birth trauma cases requires establishing four key elements: 1) The healthcare provider owed a duty of care (established through the provider-patient relationship), 2) The provider breached this duty by failing to meet the standard of care (determined by expert testimony on appropriate obstetric practices), 3) The breach directly caused the trauma (medical causation), and 4) Damages resulted from this breach. Birth trauma lawyers in Calgary may assist by reviewing medical records, consulting independent medical experts to assess whether standards of care were met, documenting the sequence of care decisions, and gathering relevant witness information where available. Legal analysis may involve reference to the Health Professions Act and relevant guidance from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, where appropriate, as part of assessing whether the standard of care was met.
Can I claim for psychological birth trauma without physical injury in Calgary?
Yes, Alberta law recognizes stand-alone psychological injury claims, though they face additional scrutiny. Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Saadati v. Moorhead, which Alberta courts apply, you can recover damages for psychological birth trauma without accompanying physical injury if you can prove: 1) The psychological injury is serious and prolonged, beyond ordinary emotional upset, 2) It was reasonably foreseeable, and 3) It was caused by healthcare provider negligence. Such claims generally require clinical diagnosis of conditions like PTSD, severe anxiety disorders, or major depression directly linked to traumatic birth experiences. Independent expert psychiatric evidence is typically required to establish these elements. Birth trauma lawyers in Calgary may assist by reviewing medical records, assessing informed consent issues, considering dignity-of-care obligations, and evaluating the long-term psychological impact of traumatic deliveries, recognizing that outcomes depend on the specific facts and evidence of each case, including situations where physical injury is minimal or absent.
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