Sean David Hayward

Sean joined Hooper Law in 2025 to expand the firm’s medical negligence practice. Previously, Sean was a partner at a boutique firm in Cambridge, Ontario focusing exclusively on medical negligence claims on behalf of injured patients across the province.

Sean’s practice includes complex medical negligence claims involving obstetrical care, surgical complications, delayed diagnoses, failures to assess risk of self-harm when providing mental healthcare and systematic breakdowns in hospital policies and procedures. He also advances claims on behalf of clients against pharmacies.

Sean is a frequent presenter at legal conferences. He is a past chair of the Ontario Trial Lawyer’s Association Medical Malpractice Section and co-chair of the 2022 OTLA Medical Malpractice Conference. He is a board member of OTLA.

Kim, a short note of my appreciation for handling my personal injury claim. Your approach of keeping me informed and up to date made the process go smoothly. You have my confidence that I would not hesitate to recommend you and your partners.

I first met Kim while she was representing another client at a private mediation. I was very impressed how well prepared she was, how she handled herself with all the parties involved and her professionalism. She has represented my company on several occasions since our first meeting with some great success. She is always well prepared while providing honest, up front legal opinion. I would highly recommend her for all of your legal needs.

Very professional and personable. Kim impressed me with her knowledge of the law; she was straightforward and very clear. She worked very hard for me and was able to have my case settle. If you want the best then you definitely want to hire Kim. I cannot thank her enough for all she has done for me.