Regulated health professionals in Ontario include occupational therapists, nurses, physiotherapists, massage therapists, physicians, psychologists and many others. All of these professionals must practice their crafts by following established standards and […]
In 2013, the OPP dealt with 78 deaths from distracted driving crashes compared to 57 deaths in impaired driving crashes and 44 deaths in speed-related crashes. People in Ontario know […]
In the past, doctors and other health professionals have been known to avoid apologizing when mistakes or bad outcomes happen, for fear that saying “sorry” could be interpreted as an admission of guilt or fault.
The term “thin skulled plaintiff ” is an odd sounding rule of law.
When a dangerous condition is present and leads to a fall and injury, can the municipality be held responsible?
A person who has been injured as a result of the negligence of another person is entitled to compensation. The general rule is that the injured person has the responsibility […]
If you have had a surgery chances are you have signed a consent form acknowledging that the surgery comes with certain risks. Doctors have a legal duty to provide patients […]
The importance of maintaining an independent bench and bar – illustrated by someone who has seen the alternative.
Though injury-related pain may be very real to your client, juries and others may be biased against accepting it. Read Roger’s strategies for making pain “real” in the courtroom.