The Hidden Syndrome: Proving the Existence of Chronic Pain
“One in five Canadians struggles with chronic pain,” that’s according to a report on CBC News (April 30, 2014). The study quotes Dr. Pat Morley-Forster, the Medical Director of the pain management program at St. Joseph’s Health Care in London, Ontario as saying:”Overall, about one [...]
Truck Accidents: Determining the Cause of the Accident and Seeking Compensation Requires Expert Intervention
Traffic has come to a standstill and the shrill sound of sirens fills the air. You turn on the radio and hear that there has been a tractor trailer rolls over on the 401 (or any other highway in Ontario). As you finally inch by [...]
Winter Sports Injuries: From Wearing Helmets to Waivers—What to Know About Protecting Yourself
Whether you decide to go bungy jumping or join a hockey league, signing a waiver is often part of the deal if you want to participate in a sport. To put it frankly, you sign or you don’t participate. The reason companies and teams are [...]
Slip and Fall Claims are No Laughing Matter
Slip and falls happen when a homeowner, tenant or property owner is negligent causing you to slip and fall, resulting in an injury. This can include slipping on a wet or icy sidewalk or even a floor, tripping on a pothole or uneven pavement, or [...]
Hit and Run Accidents are More Common Than You May Think
We see hit and run accidents all the time on TV shows and movies, but it isn’t something we often think that happens in real life. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Hit and run accidents are fairly common occurrences. Hit and run accidents can involve [...]
Have you been Involved in a Snowmobile Accident? What you Need to Know
Snowmobiling is a popular winter sport in cottage country and rural areas offering an abundance of trails and off-trail experiences. There is nothing like the thrill of climbing on a powerful machine and driving off for a day of winter fun. Yet snowmobile accidents can [...]
Bar Owners Have a Responsibility to Keep You Safe by not Over-Serving Alcohol
The season of celebration seems to start in mid-November and last through until January—oh yes, and then there is Valentine’s Day to celebrate in February. With all the celebrating and partying, it is important to know that although you are responsible to not drink and [...]
Ontario’s Drinking and Driving Laws Have Changed: What You Need to Know
If your license or license plate is up for renewal, you may have received a notice in the mail regarding the recent changes to driving laws and driver licensing in Ontario, issued by Service Ontario. Here are a few of the key updates that drivers [...]
Acquired Brain Injury: The Numbers are Staggering
“Traumatic Brain Injury occurs to 500 out of 100,000 individuals yearly in Canada with 18,000 in Ontario alone, and every day there are 35 persons admitted to hospital as a result of traumatic brain injuries,” that’s according to the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington as [...]
Distracted Drivers on Cell Phones are Four Times More Likely to be in a Crash
“A driver using a cell phone is four times more likely to be in a crash than a driver focused on the road,” according to the Centre Line flyer issued by Service Ontario and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO). “When drivers take their [...]
