Driving While Distracted – This Generation’s Version of Drinking and Driving?

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

Author: Brian M. Cameron Years ago, long before MADD and other such organizations gained prominence, drinking and driving, while illegal, carried little to no social stigma.  People from all walks of life would not think twice about drinking “just a … Read More »

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Brain Injuries Strain Marriages

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Author: Drew Sincliar The New York Times recently published an article by Sarah Wheaton chronicling the difficulties faced by spouses living with a partner who has suffered a brain injury. It’s a good article on an important subject; the challenges … Read More »

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It’s Just a Concussion

Posted on January 30, 2012 by admin

Author: Troy H. Lehman Last year, Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a concussion and there was speculation that he might miss the next game as a result.  Some of his teammates weighed in.  Wide receiver Hines Ward was quick … Read More »

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Seatbelts and The Law

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Author: Ryan A. Murray The statistics are clear. Vehicle occupants who fail to wear a seatbelt are much more likely to injure themselves in the event of a crash than those who do.  Ensuring that children are properly restrained in … Read More »

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The Truth About the “Hot Coffee” Case

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

Author: Adam R. Little The McDonald’s Restaurant “hot coffee” case has become widely known as an example of the spread of supposedly spurious or ridiculous litigation across North America.  But what really happened?  You might be surprised to learn the facts … Read More »

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Kusnierz v. Economical Mutual Insurance Company

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

On December 23rd, the Ontario Court of Appeal delivered its Judgment in Kusnierz v Economical. In a unanimous judgment, the Court reversed the trial judge and held that the SABS permit combining physical and psychological impairments in assessing 55% Whole … Read More »

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The Perils of Drunk Driving

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

By Ryan A. Murray Having care and control of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content exceeding 0.08 is a crime. Having care and control of a vehicle while your ability to do so is impaired by alcohol or … Read More »

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Court Approval of Settlements of Minors and Incapable Adults

Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin

Special rules apply to a lawsuit when one or more of the parties are children or adults who are incapable of managing their property. The law refers to these people as parties under a disability. Decisions about a lawsuit for … Read More »

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Causation

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

Author: Adam R. Little When someone makes a mistake, the law refers to this as “negligence”. For example, a driver who makes a left turn in the face of oncoming traffic, resulting in a crash, will likely be found to … Read More »

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Practical Strategies Webinar Follow-Up: Adjusting to the Ontario Automotive Insurance Changes

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

Practical Strategies for Health Care Professionals Webinar: October 18, 2011 9:00-10:30 a.m. This webinar is FREE. We will discuss the challenges presented by the changes made in September 2010 to the Ontario Automotive Insurance Legislation and the Statutory Accident Benefits … Read More »

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