Author Archives: Admin4

Yellow Light and Left Hand Turn Accidents – Who’s At Fault?

In the legal industry, we often see cases where both drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident believed they had the right of way. These accidents could likely have been avoided had each driver had a better understanding of the law and the rules of the road.

https://oatleyvigmond.com/yellow-light-and-left-hand-turn-accidents-whos-at-fault/

Challenges launched over disability benefit rate

Legal clinics have launched human rights challenges regarding the disability benefit rate two clients are receiving.

The challenges relate to the monthly amount received by two disabled men who get both their meals and room from their landlord through the Ontario Disability Support Program.

http://www.lawtimesnews.com/author/gabrielle-giroday/challenges-launched-over-disability-benefit-rate-13652/

Workers’ Comp is a Right!

For years now, injured workers and frontline advocates have been sounding the alarm that Ontario’s Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) has been “getting its financial house in order” through austerity and cost-cutting measures. Whether it be from slashing compensation for lost wages, denying healthcare treatment and medication, or refusing to recognize mental health injuries, the cuts have come squarely on the backs of injured workers.

http://socialistproject.ca/bullet/1483.php

Food bank usage in Toronto back to recession-era levels, report says

Food banks visits in Toronto are back to levels seen during the height of the recession almost 10 years ago, according to the newest “Who’s Hungry” report by the Daily Bread Food Bank, with usage by seniors like Davison increasing by 27 per cent.

According to the report, many seniors don’t seem to be receiving all the federal benefits they are entitled to. In particular, many are not receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement — a program that is also excluding newcomer families.

Giving Migraine Treatments the Best Chance

If you’ve never had a migraine, I have two things to say to you:
1) You’re damn lucky.
2) You can’t begin to imagine how awful they are.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/18/well/giving-migraine-treatments-the-best-chance.html?&moduleDetail=section-news-0&action=click&contentCollection=Well&region=Footer&module=MoreInSection&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&pgtype=articlef

Behind the Uniform: When struck by moral injury

When moral injury hits, it hits hard and can have a long lasting emotional and psychological impact.

In my work with Police/first responders and veterans, I felt that more awareness and attention should be brought to the concept of moral injury and the devastating pain and suffering it brings to a human being.

http://www.camhblog.ca/2017/09/14/moral-injury/

David v. Tangri: Using the Deemed Undertaking Rule to Use a Plaintiff’s Tort Discovery Transcript at the LAT

The decision of Master Jolley in David v. Tangri touches on the interplay between civil tort matters and accident benefits disputes at the LAT. It also provides a comprehensive summary of the purpose and consequence of the deemed undertaking rule.

The deemed undertaking rule, Rule 30.1.01 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, prohibits the use of evidence and information for any other purpose other than those of the proceeding in which the evidence was obtained.

http://ztgh.com/resources/blog/david-v-tangri-using-the-deemed-undertaking-rule-to-use-a-plaintiffs-tort-discovery-transcript-at-the-lat

Podcasts

http://ztgh.com/resources/podcasts

Self Represented Applicant Fails to Prove Case for NEBs

Herby Graveline was injured in a car accident on November 11, 2009.  He applied for SABs from Intact Insurance but when the parties were unable to resolve their disputes through mediation  Mr. Graveline applied for arbitration at the FSCO

https://www.deutschmannlaw.com/blog/post/self-represented-applicant-fails-to-prove-case-for-nebs

Cost of treating bicycle injuries likely soaring: CAA

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is advocating for better bicycle paths and public education to prevent death and injury. Statistics from the United States show the cost of treating bicycle injuries is increasing and reached $24.4 billion for the year 2013.

http://www.rcinet.ca/en/2017/06/05/cost-of-treating-bicycle-injuries-likely-soaring-caa/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter