Rendering an expert opinion, being regarded as an expert, or even just having enough experience and expertise in your career to qualify for expert status is really a badge of honour. Yet, that does not mean we jump up and down when called to trial. Whether this is your first court appearance, or you are now an expert at being an expert, the process can still be nerve-wrecking for some and no, they don’t teach this stuff in OT school!
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Ontario patients deserve better protection: Editorial
There’s a conspicuous and troubling gap in the Liberal government’s plan to protect Ontario patients from sexual abuse by doctors. Missing is the core recommendation of a task force on this issue calling for creation of a special Ontario Safety and Patient Protection Authority.
WSIB policy pushes hurt workers into ‘humiliating’ jobs and unemployment, critics say
According to Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, a swift return to work is the best way for injured workers to recover — and is part of the board’s “evidence-based approach” to helping accident victims.
Toronto doctor launches concussion hotline
A 24-hour telephone service that aims to educate people about concussions may start to fill a gap in what Canadians know about the prevalent and potentially serious condition, the hotline’s founder said Friday.
Stigmatized Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers seek recognition
As many as 400,000 Canadians suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. But according to a federal review, their condition is all in their minds.
We Are Here To Reach & Help That Lonely Person
#SickNotWeak aims to create a community that reduces the loneliness and hopelessness of both those who have mental health illnesses and the people who care for them.
Let’s break the cycle of endless studies and consultations
Premier Kathleen Wynne’s government has started yet another cycle of consultation on poverty reduction. Since 2008, social justice advocates have participated in a series of policy consultations regarding social assistance reform, only to be disappointed every time by government inaction. Almost a decade of empty discussions about “poverty reduction” has shown that consultation is a diversionary tactic to avoid tackling poverty.
Protect the ones you love: buy additional auto insurance
Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals have gutted accident benefits available to injured Ontario drivers and their families. The most dramatic cuts affect those who suffer serious injuries. The protection Ontario drivers and their families once enjoyed, through a basic auto insurance policy, has been stripped away.
Failure to Mitigate Cuts Pain and Suffering Award in Half
In today’s case (Mullens v. Toor) the Plaintiff was injured in a 2012 collision caused by the Defendant. The Plaintiff suffered physical and psychological injuries and the Court concluded the Plaintiff’s recovery could have been improved had she more diligently followed medical advice. As a result the Plaintiff’s non-pecuniary assessment of $140,000 was reduced by 50%.