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How to pick a personal injury lawyer (Ontario)

If you’ve been seriously hurt or injured in an accident; or you’ve been denied long term disability benefits by your insurer, you will likely need to retain a lawyer.

But, not just any lawyer. You will need a personal injury lawyer. Here are some quick tips on what to look for when selecting a personal injury lawyer

https://www.torontoinjurylawyerblog.com/2017/04/pick-personal-injury-lawyer-ontario.html#more-1253

FLA claims an alternative to minimized accident benefits

With the recent reduction in motor vehicle accident benefits, many people are depending heavily on the Family Law Act(FLA) for compensation, Windsor personal injury lawyer Gino Paciocco tells Law Times.

http://www.advocatedaily.com/gino-paciocco-fla-claims-an-alternative-to-minimized-accident-benefits.html

Unnecessary tests draining Canada’s health care system, prolonging wait times: report

Many Canadians undergo potentially unnecessary medical tests and procedures that add delays to hospital wait times and cause unneeded anxiety for patients, according to a new report.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/unnecessary-tests-draining-canada-s-health-care-system-prolonging-wait-times-report-1.3356243?hootPostID=268f5c2639259e04b45ff48665661b49

Ontario ends onerous reviews for disabled people on welfare

Two years after the Star highlighted problems with Ontario’s onerous and intimidating medical review process for disabled people on welfare, Social Services Minister Helena Jaczek has introduced a more simple and streamlined approach.

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/04/05/ontario-ends-onerous-reviews-for-disabled-people-on-welfare.html

Pure maple syrup may help reduce chronic inflammation: study

Pure maple syrup may help protect the body against chronic inflammation which can potentially lead to brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, a new study led by an Indian-origin scientist claims.

The study by Dr Navindra Seeram at University of Rhode Island in the US revealed the presence of inulin, a type of carbohydrate recently discovered, for the first time in 100 per cent pure maple syrup from Canada.

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/604962/pure-maple-syrup-may-help.html

Ontario to stop disclosure of expired medical suspensions on driver’s abstracts

Ministry of Transportation’s new policy will be implemented by Jan. 1, 2018 in response to complaint.

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/04/04/ontario-to-stop-disclosure-of-expired-medical-suspensions-on-drivers-abstracts.html

How Insurers Deduct Thousands from Accident Victims’ Compensation

Imagine for a moment that you are suddenly injured in a car accident for which you are not at fault and are now stuck with its consequences, which most often include pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and impairments which impact your ability to earn a living.

http://otlablog.com/how-insurers-deduct-thousands-from-accident-victims-compensation/

Automobile Insurance Fraud Hotline

Auto insurance fraud affects all drivers in Ontario by raising insurance premiums. We all have a role to play in combatting auto insurance fraud. Law enforcement, insurance companies and government rely on tips and information from the public to crack down on this crime. With your help, we can reduce abuse of our auto insurance system, lower premiums for drivers, and improve road safety for Ontarians.

http://www.fsco.gov.on.ca/en/auto/hotline/pages/default.aspx

Toronto Rehab improves return to driving process for patients

Jennifer Walmsley came to Toronto Rehab after suffering a brain aneurysm. She could still talk and walk but had balance issues and weakness on her left side, and her short-term memory had been impacted.

http://www.uhn.ca/corporate/News/Pages/Toronto_Rehab_improves_return_to_driving_process_for_patients.aspx?utm_campaign=UHN+-+Website&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=1491324115

Supreme Court Decision in R. v. Jordan contributes to Delays in Civil Trials

In July 2016, the Supreme Court of Canada reached a landmark ruling in R. v. Jordan, a criminal case involving a man charged with several drug trafficking and possession offences. The case was on appeal from the B.C. Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court set aside the man’s previous convictions on a finding that there was an unreasonable delay going to trial and the accused’s section 11(b) Charter right had been breached.

https://www.personalinjurylawyerservice.ca/blog/supreme-court-decision-in-r-v-jordan-causing-delays-in-civil-trials