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When I first fell on a patch of ice 19 months ago, I had no idea the journey that laid ahead — the ups and downs — and the feeling of moving backwards instead of forward. Also, I feel isolated — that no one understands, or even believes, what I’m going through.
https://goodmenproject.com/hea
Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, assessing damages for chronic soft tissue injuries.
In today’s case (Dhillon v. Singer) the Plaintiff was involved in three collisions which the Defendants admitted fault for or were found liable. The collisions resulted in chronic myofascial pain with a poor prognosis for further improvement.
Numerous employees from the country’s five biggest banks allege that they were pressured by their employers to upsell, lie, or even outright trick their customers into buying financial products in order to meet unreasonable sales targets and keep their jobs.
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As summary judgment motions become the more common way for parties to resolve their disputes, Ontario Courts have had to deal with the consequences of a failed motion. A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Skunk v. Ketash, 2016 ONCA 841, answers the question of whether a judge who dismisses a motion for summary judgment has in fact made conclusive rulings of law that will later bind the trial judge.
It’s a common misconception that one’s case begins the moment that the claimant retains a personal injury lawyer. This is completely wrong. One’s case begins long before that. And, it’s important for a potential claimant to know that their actions will be scrutinized long before a Statement of Claim or Demand Letter has been prepared by your personal injury lawyer.
A new trauma program is helping health-care providers better identify, prevent and manage brain injuries, says the director of emergency programs for Health PEI.
According to provincial statistics, 2,030 Islanders went to an emergency department citing a head injury over the past two years.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/
In today’s case (Barta v. DaSilva) the Plaintiff was injured in a 2007 collision and sued for damages. The Plaintiff alleged traumatic brain injury and argued that he had millions in losses as a result. At trial a jury rejected the alleged brain injury and awarded damages of $77,000 for the Plaintiff’s proven injuries. Prior to trial ICBC offered to settle the case for $150,000.