A physician was seemingly trying to thwart malpractice lawsuits from 60 patients when she attempted to sue their two lawyers for defamation, Ontario’s top court says.
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2015 BACK TO SCHOOL CONFERENCE – great presentation on the new legislation
Government changes to the automobile legislation in Ontario will dramatically reduce available funding for the treatment of seriously injured survivors of motor vehicle accidents.
Darcy Merkur, partner at Thomson Rogers and Ryan Murray, partner at Oatley Vigmond provide some insight on the upcoming Accident Benefits and Tort changes. Presented at the 2015 Back to School Conference with PIA Law and Toronto ABI Network on September 10th.
The Coming Changes to Ontario Auto Legislation: https://t.co/UmZD
Toronto’s most expensive car insurance found in areas of North York
The cost of having a car in the city can add up – from parking, to gas, and of course, insurance. But, where you live in the city can make a big difference in premiums, and in some cases almost a 50 per cent difference.
Province issues insurance award changes after cat injury scandal
The Nova Scotia government has announced that it is implementing new policies intended to reform the way it handles insurance settlements for recipients who require extensive care.
Revised Certificate of Automobile Insurance Form and Data Elements
Consumer Disclosure Addition in 2016
FSCO is forming a Reform Information Working Group (Group), comprised of FSCO staff and representatives of the insurance industry to develop a point-of-sale disclosure document intended to inform consumers of their new coverage choices as of June 1, 2016. Insurers will be required to include the document with new business and policy renewals effective on or after June 1, 2016.
The Neuro Show
Coming up in September! Coming up in September! The Neuro Show, hosted by Sarah Palmer, is a program all about brain injury and breaking the barriers and is brought to you by NeuroConnect and The Disability Network. Join us as we meet inspiring survivors and experts in rehabilitation and learn about the latest technology, research, advocacy and political news.
How paralyzed patients are able to stand again
(CNN)In what’s being hailed as a breakthrough in spinal cord injury research, four men paralyzed from the chest down have risen from their wheelchairs on their own volition and effort.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/24/
Doctors and their legal bills
It’s tragic when mistakes are made and settlements should be paid out promptly. However subjecting doctors, who are only human, to public humiliation and shaming is counterproductive and does not lead to the kind of changes that prevent future errors.
http://www.thestar.com/
Is it time for no-fault medical insurance?
HALIFAX—If Canadians knew millions of their tax dollars were being spent to defend physicians against claims of medical error that have left patients injured or dead, they would call it “perverse,” says Elaine Gibson.
http://www.thestar.com/news/
Food bank use grows in Toronto’s suburbs, drops in city core
Food bank usage is growing in Toronto’s suburbs and falling in the city’s downtown core, according to a report released today by the Daily Bread food bank.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/