The applicant was injured in a car accident on January 19, 2016. He was 25 years old at the time, and was driving on the highway when a car struck the passenger side of his vehicle causing him to hit the centre divider. When Unifund denied claims for benefits pursuant to the SABs the applicant applied to the LAT.
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Flying under the radar of the big opioid crisis is another opioid crisis
“Alex” came into the ER at 9:45 p.m. He had trouble breathing. His lips were blue. By 12:05 a.m. Alex was dead. He died from an opioid overdose. This is one example of the opioid crisis.
Accessible Parking Permits
After surviving a collision, you may need to apply for an accessible parking permit. Here are some things you need to know when you are applying for your parking permit:
http://pickinguppieces.net/app
Transitions in Care: Get Involved
Patients and caregivers tell us that the journey home after hospital admission is tough. Poor transitions increase the risk of complications.
Together with Dr. Tara Kiran at St. Michael’s Hospital, we want to hear from patients and caregivers about their experience transitioning from hospital to home.
New chief justice says system for dealing with complaints against judges needs work
The new chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada says the system for dealing with complaints of serious misconduct by judges needs an overhaul.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politic
Injured Ontario workers are falling into desperate poverty: watchdog
Citing “systematic disregard” for professional medical assessments of injured workers, advocates have asked Ontario’s government watchdog to launch an investigation into the province’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
Toronto lawyer serves claim with Instagram
When Toronto lawyer Tara Vasdani could not track down a defendant she was looking to serve, she turned to Instagram.
Medical Experts play a key Role in a Personal Injury Trial but can there be too many Experts?
A recent trial raised the issue of whether there are limitations on the number of medical expert witnesses that can be called in a trial. The civil action, Davies v. The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, involved a man who was injured while he was a passenger of a VIA Rail train that derailed in November 1999. The action addressed only the amount of appropriate damages that should be awarded, as liability was not an issue for this case.
https://www.ilolaw.ca/blogpost
Key questions to ask before retaining a PI lawyer
Accident victims shouldn’t be afraid to question prospective lawyers before choosing which counsel to retain, Barrie-area personal injury lawyer Steve Rastin tells AdvocateDaily.com
http://www.advocatedaily.com/s
Private insurance gives better options
We get what we pay for. It’s simple and not dramatic. If we want good insurance coverage that we can rely upon when things go wrong, we have to pay commensurate premiums.
http://www.timescolonist.com/o