Cancer-linked drug and product lawsuits: Legal pathways for affected patients
Patients who have been diagnosed with tumours or cancers after using pharmaceutical or health products may be able to pursue legal claims against manufacturers when credible scientific or regulatory evidence links those products to increased cancer risks. In such cases, product liability and…
View the post titled Cancer-linked drug and product lawsuits: Legal pathways for affected patients2026 Increases: Statutory deductibles and thresholds – A continued legislated barrier to full recovery
Did you know that if you have been hurt in a motor vehicle collision seriously enough to receive an award for pain and suffering, it may be reduced by $47,913.01. This amount is known as the statutory deductible and, worse yet, it is tied to inflation and increases each year. If you are inju…
View the post titled 2026 Increases: Statutory deductibles and thresholds – A continued legislated barrier to full recoveryInjured in an accident? Here’s how to build a strong case with good records
If you are injured due to another person’s negligence, you might be able to recover money for your losses through a personal injury lawsuit. The purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is to put you back in the position you would have been in had the wrong not occurred. As the plaintiff, or per…
View the post titled Injured in an accident? Here’s how to build a strong case with good recordsTikTok’s unauthorized data practices may breach privacy rights
Siskinds LLP and Rice Harbut Elliott LLP have commenced a proposed privacy class action in British Columbia against TikTok on behalf of persons in Canada, other than Quebec, who use or used the TikTok app between October 29, 2021 to the date of certification of the TikTok class action. TikTo…
View the post titled TikTok’s unauthorized data practices may breach privacy rightsHow to find the risks linked to your prescriptions
Does Mounjaro lead to stomach paralysis? What risks are associated with Xarelto blood thinner? Does Dupixent cause cancer? In recent years, Canadians have become increasingly concerned about the potential side effects of medications — from everyday prescriptions to vaccines to newer biologic…
View the post titled How to find the risks linked to your prescriptionsRethinking justice for survivors of sexual violence
Last week, the Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime released a significant new report, “Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence: A Systemic Investigation”. The report casts a critical light on how Canada’s criminal justice system responds to survivo…
View the post titled Rethinking justice for survivors of sexual violenceOzempic, a diabetes drug linked to gastrointestinal issues and vision loss, approved to treat kidney issues
Ozempic, a diabetes drug that has been the subject of multiple regulatory investigations due to its potential to expose users to serious health risks (including gastrointestinal issues and vision loss), has been approved to treat a new type of chronic health condition: kidney decline. Ozempi…
View the post titled Ozempic, a diabetes drug linked to gastrointestinal issues and vision loss, approved to treat kidney issuesTake me out by the ball game! An overview of spectator liability
Attending a sporting event is supposed to be fun. But what happens if you’re injured by a foul ball or a hockey puck while sitting in the stands? What if you are injured in some other manner while at a sporting event? Can you make a claim for your injuries? Understanding liability at spor…
View the post titled Take me out by the ball game! An overview of spectator liabilityBrain Cancer Awareness Day
Friday, October 24th, 2025, is Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Canada. Globally, Brain Tumour Awareness Week occurs during October 25th – November 1st, 2025. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates1 that 3,300 Canadians, including 1,400 women, will be diagnosed with brain and spinal cord cancer …
View the post titled Brain Cancer Awareness DayUnveiling the hidden risks: How CVCs can cause serious harm to patients
When Shirley had a central venous catheter (CVC) implanted to provide easier access to her veins for the treatment of a chronic health condition, she never expected that a medical device that was designed to ease her discomfort would cause serious health complications. “I have been diagnosed…
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