North America is in the midst of a crisis caused by opioids, highly addictive painkillers that are being blamed for thousands of deaths. The Ontario government has pledged millions of dollars to handle the situation, but it is failing to recognize the root of the problem: chronic pain.
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The legal challenges of chronic pain
North America is in the midst of a crisis caused by opioids, highly addictive painkillers that are being blamed for thousands of deaths. The Ontario government has pledged millions of dollars to handle the situation, but it is failing to recognize the root of the problem: chronic pain.
ONT. WSIB – GETTING THE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS POLICY BEFORE THE COURTS, NOW!
The 4 Most Common Mistakes When Working With Experts – and How to Avoid Them
When your case demands an expert witness, your results will likely depend in large part on what your witness says and how your witness behaves during deposition and trial. Choosing the right expert is key, and so is preparing your expert witness to present his or her experience and opinions in the best professional light.
https://www.theexpertinstitute
How to help your own personal injury case
Seeing a doctor as soon as possible is the first step any potential claimant in a personal injury case should take, says Toronto personal injury lawyer Paul Cahill.
http://www.advocatedaily.com/p
OCA clarifies Insurance Act amendments
The Ontario Court of Appeal has clarified that 2015 amendments to the Insurance Act could apply to actions that were brought forward before changes came into force.
In complimenting decisions of two cases heard together on appeal — El-Khodr v. Lackie and Cobb v. Long Estate — the court found that a new prejudgment interest rate applied to actions brought over motor vehicle accidents that predated the legislation.
http://www.lawtimesnews.com/au
Growing number of companies hiring MKD to probe LTD claims
An increasing number of companies and government organizations are hiring MKD to investigate the validity of employee claims of long-term disability, says Jim Downs, founding partner and managing director of MKD International Inc.
“We conduct surveillance on individuals to verify whether they are in fact unable to work,” he tells AdvocateDaily.com.
16-002861 v Aviva Insurance Company, 2017 CanLII 62160 (ON LAT)
Insured has reached full recovery
ENTITLED TO TREATMENT: insured argues recovery not complete; insurer makes case that insured’s treatment plans are out of date and contradictory; IE shows recovery is attained and normal daily routine has been resumed
https://www.deutschmannlaw.com