A Cambridge doctor says the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has failed to stop the opioid crisis when the solution is “extremely simple.”
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Ont. auto accident benefits shouldn’t entail ‘arguing about what care is appropriate each and every time’
Addressing the problems of both Ontario’s auto insurance and workers compensation systems calls for packages of care that work for most injured people and not for cash settlements, the former chief executive officer of the Workplace Safety Insurance Board suggested to Ontario brokers Wednesday.
Courts cracking down on abuse of process
Canadian courts are becoming more willing to deal with abuse of process in order to protect the integrity of the justice system,” says Toronto litigator François Sauvageau.
As this case outlines, abuse of process is “the bringing of proceedings that are unfair to the point that they are contrary to the interest of justice” or could be considered as “oppressive treatment,” says Sauvageau, president and CEO of CTL Law.
http://www.advocatedaily.com/f
Insurer’s appeal reflects complete misunderstanding of the role of appeal
CAT APPEAL: Guarantee’s submissions reflect a complete misunderstanding of the role of an appeal; Guarantee’s submits that the Arbitrator should review all the exhibits, including the medical reports and videotapes, as well as the untranscribed oral evidence, and make new findings of fact, is therefore mistaken, and its submissions are largely misbegotten on that account; the decision stands
Examinations for Discovery in Personal Injury Cases (Ontario)
Understanding what it means to participate in an Examination for Discovery, and why a discovery is important for your personal injury case, will help you better understand and make you feel more comfortable with your case. An understanding and more comfortable client will perform better when it matters most.
Concussed? Best prescription is patience, Western University pair says
Not so fast.
If your child gets a concussion playing hockey, going back on the ice after they’ve passed the tests at the doctor’s office may be too early, new research suggests.
The take-away for parents from the Western University study released Wednesday of young hockey players, ages 11 to 14, is that young brains can still be healing long after everyone thinks it’s fine for the kids to play again.
Court of Appeal Clarifies 2015 Amendments to Insurance Act, Saving Insurers Big Money
The El-Khodr v. Lackie trial decision was a win on pre-judgment interest for accident victims in Ontario after the 2015 amendments, but that has now been overruled by the Court of Appeal two recent decisions. The Court of Appeal heard the El-Khodr appeal along with the Cobb v. Long Estate appeal because of common issues.
Insurers Not Obliged to Advise Insured of Appeal Deadlines
An important recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal highlights a vital fact for insured persons: An insurer that has denied or discontinued benefits is under no legal obligation to advise the insured of the firm statutory deadline for appealing that decision by way of the courts.
http://www.vandykelaw.ca/2017/
Gait Recovery following Traumatic Brain Injury using a Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation
Volunteers who have sustained a traumatic brain injury are needed for a research study investigating walking to musical rhythms.
This study is conducted by Dr. Kara Patterson and her research team.