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  • Friday, 27 May 2016
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries with Isaac Zisckind
#AskIsaacZisckind In the majority of cases, spinal cord injuries results physical trauma such as car accidents, slip and falls and sports injuries. When a spinal cord injury occurs usually a doctor who treats the injury will classify it by the nerve location and how much damage there is. By way of background the spinal cord…
  • Thursday, 12 May 2016
School Safety With Daniel Diamond
Every day, millions of children in Ontario are dropped off at their schools and left in the hands of their teachers, principals and school administrators. They spend a quarter of their young lives in the hands of non-parental supervising figures. While education is certainly the primary aim of any school, safety should not be second…
  • Tuesday, 03 May 2016
Changes to the Catastrophic Impairment Definition
As of June 1, 2016, the definition of catastrophic impairment will undergo significant changes. Below are some of these changes: Reduction in Benefit Entitlements: Medical Rehabilitation and Attendant Care Limits will be combined in the total amount of $1,000,000.00 instead of $1,000,000.00 each. Brain Injury If older than 18: (a) must show positive findings of…
  • Thursday, 28 April 2016
Justice for Canadian Veterans With Michael Blois
When a young person joins the Canadian Armed Forces they have signed an obligation that may require putting themselves into harmโ€™s way. They do this knowingly, willingly, because they believe in the ideals of our nation and are prepared to defend them with their life. Regrettably, some will be severely injured in the line of…
  • Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Balancing Public Service & Private Office
#AskStevenWilder The honour of being a lawyer and a politician is indeed a great one. However, it is not without its share of unique challenges and constant need to strike the right balance between the two roles. Many politicians were lawyers prior to entering politics. Once they decide to go into politics, they must put…
  • Thursday, 14 April 2016
Taking Notice of Notice Periods!
#AskHeikkiCoxKikkajoon When you sustain injuries, you may be obligated to notify the responsible party of your intention to sue them for compensation.ย  Giving notice to another party alerts them to the fact that youโ€™ve been injured, and intend to hold them responsible.ย ย  Notice periods are often very short.ย  You may be unaware that in the…
  • Wednesday, 06 April 2016
Claiming for Income Replacement Benefits – What You Need to Know
#AskTaniaFleming The Income Replacement Benefit (IRB) is for people who have been employed prior to being injured in an accident. The IRB is designed to provide payments every two weeks to partially replace a loss of income. Tania Fleming provides more information on qualifications, requirements and benefits compensation: Disability Test Up to 104 weeks, the…
  • Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Dog Bites with Zev Bergman
#askzevbergman Interestingly, there is specific legislation in Ontario which governs dog ownership.ย ย  The Dog Ownerโ€™s Liability Act sets out that the owner of a dog is liable for damages resulting from a dog bite or attack on another person or domestic animal. It is important to know that pursuant to the law of Ontario, the…
  • Wednesday, 23 March 2016
Property Maintenance with Robert Gabor
#askrobertgabor Living in a large urban centre, I encounter no shortage of hazards on a regular basis as I engage in my travels around town. Having spent over 20 years representing victims of accidents caused by poorly maintained properties, I find myself acutely aware of the many common defects we all come across as we…
  • Thursday, 17 March 2016
Strange Laws with Sandra Zisckind
#asksandrazisckind According toย All That is Interesting, here is a sample of crazy and interesting laws out there still on the books. In Saudi Arabia, it is illegal for women to drive.In Samoa, it is illegal to forget your wifeโ€™s birthday.In France it is illegal to name a pig after Napolean Bonaparte.In Milan, it is illegal…

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