Court finds against insurer who held insured to an “absurd” standard
Lamb v Cooperators, 2020 ONSC 4955 You’ve been struck by a car. You have pain in part of your body. You’re not yet entirely sure where. Then, yes, okay it’s your arm. Your arm hurts. But where exactly. It’s more your shoulder. How bad is the pain though? You think you might have hit your...
Continue reading the post titled Court finds against insurer who held insured to an “absurd” standardEssential visitors, essential caregivers, and COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, strict guidelines have been put in place regarding visitors at long-term care homes. On June 10, 2020, the Chief Medical Officer of Health (“CMOH”) provided an update to “Directive #3” to include precautions and procedures for homes to follow in relation to mana…
Continue reading the post titled Essential visitors, essential caregivers, and COVID-19Resuming visits in long-term care homes
On March 13, 2020, visits were restricted in long term care homes and other residential care settings to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Provincial Government, in two documents entitled “Resuming Visits in Long-Term Care Homes” and “Update to Visits at Long-Term Care Homes” has recently a…
Continue reading the post titled Resuming visits in long-term care homesSome insurers offer stay-at-home drivers relief, but is it fair?
Anna Szczurko, personal injury lawyer at Siskinds LLP, comments on the relief measures being offered by some auto insurance companies in response to the pandemic. Read the full article in the London Free Press: Covid-19: Some insurers offer stay-at-home drivers relief, but is it fair?
Continue reading the post titled Some insurers offer stay-at-home drivers relief, but is it fair?Innovating in London: The virtual ER at the Children’s Hospital
With the pandemic landscape shifting on a daily basis, we are all weighing our personal comfort in accessing medical support while weighing risks of what is, or is not, essential. Access to treatment, be it physiotherapy, occupational therapy or ongoing counselling is all weighed with the ri…
Continue reading the post titled Innovating in London: The virtual ER at the Children’s HospitalExamination for discovery to proceed via video-conference
The legal landscape is changing: an examination for discovery has been ordered to proceed by way of video-conferencing in Arconti v. Smith 2020 ONSC 2782. One important procedural step in a legal proceeding, is examinations for discovery. It allows the parties to obtain important facts and e…
Continue reading the post titled Examination for discovery to proceed via video-conferenceNo child should be left behind
In years gone by, the wisdom even among medical professionals was that children recover well from brain injuries. That was disproven long ago, but still seems to lurk in some corners. Some children may recover well, but many seem to bounce back quickly, and then as time goes on, they may not…
Continue reading the post titled No child should be left behindLawsuits and claims for accident benefits
As an Ontario driver, if you are injured in a car crash, your auto insurance company should provide medical, rehabilitation, and lost wage benefits. If the car crash was not your fault, you could also sue the at-fault driver for compensation. In Ontario, a lawsuit and a claim for benefits ar…
Continue reading the post titled Lawsuits and claims for accident benefitsStatutory deductibles and thresholds: A legislated barrier to full reimbursement
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 $39,556.53? This amount is known as the statutory deductible and, worse yet, it is tied to inflation and increases each year. If you are inju…
Continue reading the post titled Statutory deductibles and thresholds: A legislated barrier to full reimbursementWhat is my personal injury case worth?
If you have been injured by the negligence of another, you may be wondering about the value of your case. This is particularly so if your injuries are preventing you from working or involve extraordinary medical expenses. Indeed, near the beginning of a relationship with a new client, I am o…
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