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'Personal Injury Law' Category Displaying 304 articles Accurate and Timely Diagnosis of Concussion in Young Athletes Key to Optimal Recovery Posted Wed, Apr 21, 2021 Concussion is a common and serious sport related injury for children and youth. VVE presents a new diagnostic tool for clinicians. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Spring’s Here – If You’re Riding Your Bicycle Then You Need to Obey Traffic Rules Posted Thu, Apr 15, 2021 Cyclists are required to follow the rules of the road or face getting the same fines as car drivers. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Medical Malpractice Can Contribute to Birth Trauma Injury Posted Thu, Apr 15, 2021 Childbirth should be a happy time, sadly that isn't always true. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Concussion and TBI Linked to Significant Future Income Loss Posted Mon, Mar 15, 2021 Recent studies examine the link between concussion TBI and future income loss. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Head-On Car Accidents – The Facts Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Head-On Car Accidents – The Facts Comments (0) |  Post a Comment What to Do If You Slip and Fall on the Ice or Snow Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 What to Do If You Slip and Fall on the Ice or Snow Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Head on Car Accidents Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Head on Car Accidents Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Social Media Posts Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Social Media Posts Can Impact Your Personal Injury Claim Comments (0) |  Post a Comment “Know your rights. Know your tow.” – Great Advice In a Car Accident Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 “Know your rights. Know your tow.” – Great Advice In a Car Accident Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Birth Trauma Injuries - Securing the future of your child and family Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Birth Trauma Injuries - Securing the future of your child and family Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Research Aimed at Better Understanding the Effects of Caregiving for Persons With TBI Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Research Aimed at Better Understanding the Effects of Caregiving for Persons With TBI Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Global News Reports Ontario Government Won't Pursue Criminal Charges for Impaired Drivers Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Global News Reports Ontario Government Won't Pursue Criminal Charges for Impaired Drivers Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Dooring can injure or kill cyclists - Fines quadrupled in B.C. for 'dooring' cyclists Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Dooring can injure or kill cyclists - Fines quadrupled in B.C. for 'dooring' cyclists Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes Are Not Ready To Protect Residents in Covid Wave 2 Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes Are Not Ready To Protect Residents in Covid Wave 2 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Spinal Cord Injury Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Spinal Cord Injury Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Falls and injuries are a persistent public health problem in long term care Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Falls and injuries are a persistent public health problem in long term care Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Pedestrians And Motorcyclists Are Most Likely To Die Or Be Catastrophically Injured In An Accident Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Post-Concussion Syndrome Can Result from Mild or Severe TBI Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Post-Concussion Syndrome Can Result from Mild or Severe TBI Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Insurance Companies Lobby Hard – Road to justice may soon be closed for seniors’ deaths by Premier Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Insurance Companies Lobby Hard – Road to justice may soon be closed for seniors’ deaths by Premier Comments (0) |  Post a Comment A Simple Blood Test for Concussion Is Being Developed Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 A Simple Blood Test for Concussion Is Being Developed Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Moving Snow Causes Hundreds of Injuries Every Year Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Moving Snow Causes Hundreds of Injuries Every Year Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Concussion recovery may be helped by blue light therapy Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Concussion recovery may be helped by blue light therapy Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Delaying treatment for concussion can result in having more severe symptoms and longer recovery Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Delaying treatment for concussion can result in having more severe symptoms and much longer recovery Comments (0) |  Post a Comment You've been injured in a 'Slip and Fall' - Now What? Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 You've been injured in a 'Slip and Fall' - Now What? Comments (0) |  Post a Comment E-Scooters aren't legal on public property in Ontario - but that's changing soon Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 E-Scooters aren't legal on public property in Ontario - but that's changing soon Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Rowan's Law - Protecting and Educating Amateur Athletes about Concussion and Brain Injury Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Rowan's Law - Protecting and Educating Amateur Athletes about Concussion and Brain Injury Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Brain Injury and Dementia Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Brain Injury and Dementia Comments (0) |  Post a Comment There's a promising new concussion test coming Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 There's a promising new concussion test coming Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Half of All Motorcycle / Car Collisions Are The Fault of the Car Driver Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Half of All Motorcycle / Car Collisions Are The Fault of the Car Driver Comments (0) |  Post a Comment People with pre-existing mental health problems are more likely to develop PTSD post mild TBI Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 People with pre-existing mental health problems are more likely to develop PTSD post mild TBI Comments (0) |  Post a Comment We still don't understand how TBI and Alzheimer's may be linked Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 We still don't understand how TBI and Alzheimer's may be linked Comments (0) |  Post a Comment There is no one answer for concussion treatment Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 There is no one answer for concussion treatment Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Driving the Wrong Way - OPP Issues Warnings Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Driving the Wrong Way - OPP Issues Warnings Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Clear the Snow and Ice Off Your Vehicle Posted Thu, Feb 25, 2021 Clear the Snow and Ice Off Your Vehicle Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Life After Brain Injury for Certain Populations is Very Hard Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 Life After Brain Injury for Certain Populations is Very Hard Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Dyslexia May be Linked to Concussion Susceptibility Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 Dyslexia May be Linked to Concussion Susceptibility Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Factors identified linking deaths after brain injury Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 Factors identified linking deaths after brain injury Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Real consequences of distracted driving Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 Real consequences of distracted driving Comments (0) |  Post a Comment New Electrical Implant Therapy Gives Hope to Patients With Paralysis Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 New Electrical Implant Therapy Gives Hope to Patients With Paralysis Comments (0) |  Post a Comment The Brain is a Magnificent Thing - 5 Ways it Heals Itself Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 The Brain is a Magnificent Thing - 5 Ways it Heals Itself Comments (0) |  Post a Comment The Road to Recovery from Brain Injury Is Long Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 The Road to Recovery from Brain Injury Is Long Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Distracted Driving Remains a Serious Problem in Our Region Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 Distracted Driving Remains a Serious Problem in Our Region Comments (0) |  Post a Comment TBI Biomarker may predict patient outcome Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 TBI Biomarker may predict patient outcome Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Acquired Brain Injury Research Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 Acquired Brain Injury Research Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Spinal Cord Injury May be Hidden or Obvious Posted Wed, Feb 24, 2021 Spinal Cord Injury May be Hidden or Obvious Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Autonomous Vehicles Will Force Us to Change How Driving is Regulated – Electric Ones How We Pay for Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment High Tech Prosthetics Showcased At Invictus Games Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment CentreLine Flyer Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Brain Injury Risk is High for Youth in Sports Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Highway Closures Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Automated Safety Systems are Preventing Crashes Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Car Accident Benefit Limits Changed And 25% of Us Don't Know It Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Car Accident Benefit Limits Changed And 25% of Us Don't Know It Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Car Accident Benefit Limits Changed And 25% of Us Don't Know It Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Car Accident Benefit Limits Changed And 25% of Us Don't Know It Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Car Accident Benefit Limits Changed And 25% of Us Don't Know It Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Car Accident Benefit Limits Changed And 25% of Us Don't Know It Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Recent Court Ruling Represents a Win for Accident Victims Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment First Responders Fake Car Accidents to Get Drivers to Slow Down Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Woman who caused fatal crash by stopping for ducks loses her court appeal Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Ontario Begins Spending on Cycling Infrastructure Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Wildlife strikes can be deadly Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Who has the right of way in designated cyclist lanes? Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Outdoor Adventures Aren't Without Dangers Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Lawyer Fees Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Feds Pushing Provinces to Stiffen Distracted Driving Laws Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Should We Name and Shame Impaired Drivers? Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Drug Impaired Driving Posted Tue, Jan 30, 2018 Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Your Car's Onboard Computers are Helping Accident Reconstruction Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 The advent of autonomous cars has opened the door to the use of new data sources by insurance companies and regulators. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment You Can Help Stop Distracted Driving Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Different Media Campaigns Aim to Focus Our Eyes on The Road. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Women and Concussion Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Research shows that there may be some difference in the way men and women sustain concussion. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment We've become careless pedestrians and it's a problem. Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 As pedestrians we've lost our fear of cars. The results aren't good. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Wearing Seatbelts Saves Lives Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 It's the law, it's cheap and effective, and it will save your life in an accident. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Traumatic Brain Injury - The Top 5 Things Victims Wish You Knew Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 TBI and concussion are often referred to as hidden injuries since there often is no outward sign of them. Here are 5 things they wish you knew. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Texting while Colliding with Police Car Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Texting while you hit a police car and immediately afterward is bound to end poorly. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Texting and Driving - Huge Problem Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Texting and Driving - we know it's dangerous and illegal and yet it seems that you don't have to look hard at any stop sign or intersection to see people doing it. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Studying TBI in Teen Athletes Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Researchers partner with schools to study the effect of TBI on injured high school athletes Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Streetcar Tracks and bike crashes Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Bicycle tires getting caught in streetcar tracks is a leading cause of bike crashes in Toronto. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Stem Cells May Help Brain Injury and Stroke Victims Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Brain injuries and strokes can leave people with devastating impairments. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Stem Cell Study Sees Paralyzed Patients Regain Some Movement Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Stem cell injections into patients with cervical spinal cord injury is showing promise. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Spinal Cord Injury Victims Find Hope in Mind Reading System Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 A new computer system that 'reads' your nerve impulses is providing hope and movement to paralyzed limbs. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Social Host Responsibility Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 As a host at a party you are responsible if your guests leave impaired. You may be charged or sued in the event of an accident at your home, or while your guests are on their drive home. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Sleeping it off in the car is a bad idea Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 An Orangeville man faces a range of charges after sleeping in his car Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Signs of a Drunk Driver Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 If you observe erratic driving please dial 911 to report it. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Should We Name and Shame Impaired Drivers? Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Shaming criminals is a practice that dates back thousands of years. Should we be doing it now? Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Selfie Restrictions to Save Lives Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Taking pictures can be dangerous business. Throughout time photographers have died while absorbed in what's in the lens, not what's around them. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Seeming Epidemic of Drunk Driving Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Recent news reports of many drunk driving deaths this week have left me sad. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment School Buses Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 It's Back To School Time - School Buses Are Back On The Roads Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Saskatchewan Battling Drinking and Driving Problem Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Police, government and insurers are all battling impaired driving in Saskatchewan Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Safe Winter Driving Tips Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 The key to winter driving is changing your driving behavior. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Riding ATVs is dangerous for children Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 A recent case in which a 12 year Caledon girl died highlights the dangers of ATV riding. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment RCMP Begins 'Scoping Out' Distracted Drivers Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 In BC The RCMP is trying another new way to catch distracted drivers. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Proud to Take Part in Helmet Donation Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Being an active community volunteer and supporter has always been important to me. I am especially pleased to take part in the OTLA / BIAWW Helmet Donation Program. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Proposal to better light pedestrian crossings has merit Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Pedestrians face extra dangers when crossing roads after dark Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Posting Intimate Videos? Beware. Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Ontario Man Posts Intimate Video of Ex-Girlfriend ordered to pay damages. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pokémon Go Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Police warn of the dangers of playing Pokémon Go Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pedestrain Safety 101 Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 People need a refresher course on walking. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Paralympics Continue to Raise Profile of Disabled Atheletes Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 The Rio 2016 Games were the second most successful Paralympics to date. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Ontario Road Safety Numbers Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 The Ontario Government has released the compiled 2013 road safety statistics. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Most Winter Boots Aren't Good on Ice Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Slip and fall injuries increase dramatically in the winter. Walking in the icy and snowy conditions of Ontario winters can be treacherous. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Mobile Phone Privacy Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 If you are arrested the police in Canada can compel you to give your password to your device. The case is not clear at the Canadian border. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Memorials as Public Service Announcements Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 We see many PSAs, some more successful than others. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Man Survives Crash then is Killed on Road by Traffic Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Car accident scenes on major highways are extremely dangerous. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Make certain you read your insurance policy renewal Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Legislation changed in the summer and car insurance coverages have been reduced. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Level railway crossings are dangerous Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 A recent report published by CBC warns of many dangerous rail crossings in the Region. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Left Foot Braking - Good or Bad Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Left foot braking - the debate has gone on for decades Comments (0) |  Post a Comment LED Floors for TBI Treatment Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 New treatments for TBI are turning therapy into gaming. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment It's spring and motorcycles are back on the road Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Motorcycles are back on the roads and already we've had an accident in the Region. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Is 'Accident' the right word to use in a car crash? Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 My SEO people will tell you that 'accident' is the right word to use but I am starting to think there is no such thing as a car accident. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Insurance for Uber Drivers Is Now Automatic in Ontario Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Following Alberta's lead, Ontario has now made insurance automatic for Uber drivers from opening of the app to passenger drop off. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment How do you know if you need a Personal Injury Lawyer? Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 What do personal injury lawyers do, and how do you know if you need one? Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Hover Boards Were a Hot Christmas Gift Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Hover boards have been making the news this Christmas for all the wrong reasons. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Hospital Parking Fees Finally Frozen Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Ontario Hospitals are finally ordered to freeze their rates and to offer multi day/long term discounts. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer for Personal Injury Cases Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Hiring the right lawyer for the right job is key to success. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Even One Concussion Can Change Your Life Forever Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 A teen or child with even one concussion may have lasting impacts throughout their life. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Driving wrong way on highway - drunk or confused? Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 In what has become disturbingly uncommon, we had a case of someone driving on the 401 the wrong way. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Driving high now carries same consequences as driving drunk Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Driving high and driving stoned are now almost equally common. Both are illegal. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Driver suspected of impaired but playing Pokémon Go instead Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 After another case of police finding someone playing Pokémon Go while driving some are calling for the definition of impaired driving to be expanded. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Drinking and Driving - Are We Winning the Fight? Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 We've been engaged in a high profile war on drinking and driving for almost 30 years. How are we doing? Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Do you have TBI? You are more likely to end up in prison. Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Having suffered a traumatic brain injury puts you at much higher risk of incarceration in Canada. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Distracted and Inattentive Driving Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Distracted driving causes many accidents and deaths in Ontario Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Disabled People Still Face Employment Discrimination Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Study shows that employers are still discriminating against disabled individuals. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Curlers are thinking about head safety Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Has the time come for curlers to wear helmets on the ice? Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Concussion Symptoms Linger in Children and Young Adults Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 As we learn more and continue to study young athletes we are understanding the serious long term effects of concussion. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Chronic Pain Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Chronic pain can come from a variety of sources. It can be related to a disability or an illness. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Changes to Ontario Legislation are designed to protect first responders, pedestrians, cyclists Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Recent changes effect you. Be prepared. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Car/Animal Collisions are a Major Source of Ontario Insurance Claims Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Wildlife vehicle collisions are estimated to cost $200 million annually in Canada. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Car Insurance Companies Record Profits, Reduced Payouts Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017 Car insurance rates have fallen by 7% and insurance companies have slashed benefit amounts to victims. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Car Accident Benefits Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 If you've been hurt in a car crash you are entitled to make claims for benefits. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Calls for Changes to ATV legislation in Ontario Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 Parents of a deceased 9 year old call for changes to ATV laws. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Brain Injury and Psychiatric Illness Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 The linkage between concussion and long term impairment is extremely strong in pediatric patients. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Biomarker Identifies Link Between Depression and Traumatic Brain Injury Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 Potential TBI - Depression link identified by brain imaging. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Bike Helmets - Save lives and Reduce Risk of TBI Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 Yet another study shows the benefits of wearing a bike helmet. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Bad weather is a bad excuse for getting into a car accident Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 Winter driving and car accidents often go hand in hand. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Auto insurance deductibles unfair to seniors, homemakers, children and the disabled. Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 The deductibles for general damages awarded in a motor vehicle accident are $30,000.00. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Auto Insurance Changed June 1, 2016 - Are you prepared? Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 Auto insurance coverage changed significantly on June 1, 2016 and the changes roll out with your new policy. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment 7 Most Common New Driver Mistakes Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 New drivers are at a much higher risk of accident. It's why insurance rates are higher, and why we have a graduated licence system. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment 5 Tips to safer E-cigarette use Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular since their introduction to the market in 2007 but they aren't without their dangers Comments (0) |  Post a Comment 4 Things You Should Do If You Are In A Hit and Run Car Accident Posted Sat, Jan 21, 2017 Car accidents are a fact of life. Here are four things to do to protect yourself and your rights if the person who hits you leaves the scene. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment 10,000 Drivers Hit Animals Every Year in Ontario Posted Fri, Jan 20, 2017 Animal strikes are a common hazard particularly in rural area. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment 10 Questions to Ask if You are Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Posted Fri, Jan 20, 2017 Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Will driverless cars mean fewer car owners? Posted Mon, Jan 18, 2016 The advent of driverless cars may mean fewer of us own even fewer cars. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Impaired Driving Charges are on the Rise Posted Mon, Aug 17, 2015 The OPP are dismayed by the increase in impaired driving charges in Ontario Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Lawnmower driver Charged with Impaired Driving Posted Thu, Aug 13, 2015 I didn’t think I’d have to give out the advice of “Don’t drink and drive your lawn mower”, but there it is. I just did. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Stiff fines for Distracted Driving Will Be Enforced Posted Mon, Aug 03, 2015 Ontario passed new legislation this year and is enforcing it starting September 1st. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Bad Road Design or Signage Contribute to Accidents Posted Mon, Jul 27, 2015 The design of roads and placement or existence of signage can all contribute to car accidents. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Autonomous cars and news coverage Posted Mon, Jul 20, 2015 Autonomous cars are racking up millions of miles on the road and are yet to be at fault in an accident. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Deadly consequences of Texting and Driving Posted Mon, Jul 13, 2015 It's NOT okay to text while driving, EVER. Not at the stop sign, not at the red light, not while you are alone on the road. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Don't Veer for Deer say OPP - Always stay in control of vehicle Posted Mon, Jul 06, 2015 OPP and MNR say that there are between 14000-15000 deer strikes in Ontario EVERY YEAR. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Accident Memory Loss is Common Posted Mon, Jun 22, 2015 Anyone who has been injured seriously in a car accident can attest to the fact that it can be very difficult to remember what happened. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Sharing the Roads with Horse-Drawn Vehicles Posted Mon, Jun 22, 2015 This weekend's tragic accident between a car and horse-drawn vehicle highlights the dangers posed to both people and horses. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Myths About TBI Posted Mon, Jun 15, 2015 Many myths exist about Traumatic Brain Injury Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Smartwatch use while driving not so smart. Posted Mon, Jun 08, 2015 Man fined and given demerit points for using smartphone while driving. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Proms and Teens Posted Mon, Jun 01, 2015 Proms, teens, drinking and driving are a dangerous combination. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Signs of Traumatic Brain Injury Posted Mon, May 25, 2015 Brain injury can be mild or moderate to severe. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment The latest round of auto insurance rate changes are of no real value to drivers Posted Fri, May 22, 2015 The new budget proposes mandatory premium reductions and mandatory premium reductions for snow tire use. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Speeding cost this Finnish driver $58,000 Posted Thu, May 14, 2015 Many people complain that speeding tickets cost too much. In Finland fines are based on the ability to pay. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Driving on Country Roads Posted Mon, Apr 27, 2015 Country roads usually have high speed limits, but are frequented by large slow moving vehicles. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Handicap Parking and Abuse Posted Mon, Apr 20, 2015 Handicap parking (officially known as accessible parking) permits have rigorous requirements. The majority of those using them have a medical reason to do so. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Police Renew Call to Public to Buckle Up Posted Mon, Apr 13, 2015 The Waterloo Regional Police launched their 'Spring Seatbelt Blitz' Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Police Report Man dials 911 and reports himself for Impaired Driving. Posted Mon, Mar 30, 2015 In what the Windsor OPP describe as a unique incident a man reports himself for drunk driving. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment New Carbon Monoxide Law comes into effect April 15, 2015 Posted Mon, Mar 30, 2015 Carbon monoxide is a deadly odourless tasteless gas that can kill or leave you severely disabled. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment How to Choose A Personal Injury Lawyer Posted Mon, Mar 16, 2015 Choosing a lawyer should be done with care to ensure you get the best outcome possible. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Stopping at the roadside is always dangerous Posted Tue, Mar 10, 2015 Stopping at the road side, particularly on a highway is a life threatening thing to do. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Everyone Injured in Car Accidents is Eligible for Benefits Posted Tue, Mar 03, 2015 Regardless of who is to blame, whether you were driving, a passenger, a cyclist, or a pedestrian you are eligible to claim benefits if you are injured in a car accident. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Autonomous Cars Could Lead to Less Traffic, Fewer Accidents Posted Mon, Feb 23, 2015 The introduction of Self Driving cars to the roads promises less traffic, fewer cars, fewer car accidents, and lower personal injury rates. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Tragedy strikes as disabled man found frozen next to wheelchair Posted Tue, Feb 17, 2015 It would seem common sense but I am going to restate it anyway. Whenever you take anyone home you should always make sure they get in their front door to safety. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Organ Donation Saves Lives Posted Mon, Feb 09, 2015 A good thing which can arise from the death of a loved one is that you can help others to live. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Fading and Peeling Licence Plates are an Issue for Many Drivers Posted Mon, Feb 02, 2015 Many drivers are not happy with their licence plate purchases. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Self Driving cars could save $65 Billion a year in Canada Posted Mon, Jan 26, 2015 A recent Conference Board of Canada report analyzed the potential cost savings of autonomous cars. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Canadians and Driving in the USA Posted Mon, Jan 19, 2015 Many Canadians drive south this time of year. Be aware of your insurance coverage and limits. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Mixed News from Holiday RIDE stops Posted Mon, Jan 12, 2015 Police in the Region were pleased with the holiday RIDE campaign, the OPP weren't. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Clearing snow from your car windows not an option - It's the law Posted Mon, Jan 05, 2015 Many drivers are either in a hurry or too lazy to clear the snow off of their cars. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Police Are Using Drones to Assess Traffic Accidents Posted Mon, Dec 29, 2014 Drones are becoming a common tool in the police arsenal. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Signaling Crucial to reducing accidents in Roundabouts. Posted Mon, Dec 15, 2014 Accident rates between cars, and cars and pedestrians remains high in roundabouts in the Region. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment OPP Disappointed with 2014 Holiday RIDE Posted Wed, Dec 10, 2014 The OPP are disappointed with the RIDE results in southern Ontario. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment 'Tis RIDE Season Posted Mon, Dec 08, 2014 RIDE stops are common in December day and night. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pedestrian Safety Should Be at Forefront of Drivers' Concerns Posted Mon, Dec 01, 2014 Recent accidents involving cars hitting pedestrians and cyclists in the Region are cause for concern. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Adults over 55 with Traumatic Brain Injury Have an Increased Risk of Dementia Posted Mon, Nov 24, 2014 Several studies are now showing that individuals over the age of 55 who suffer a TBI have an increased risk of dementia as they age. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment The Reliablity of Tranexamic Acid Being Tested in TBI Treatment Posted Fri, Nov 14, 2014 Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School are evaluating the benefits of administering TXA immediately following TBI. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Driving High is Just a Bad Decision Posted Mon, Nov 10, 2014 Driving while high is a bad decision, and it is just as dangerous as driving drunk. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Public Awareness of Concussion is Driving Increase in TBI Research Posted Mon, Nov 03, 2014 As high profile athletes and military veterans come forward with their Traumatic Brain Injury TBI stories public interest is driving a surge of research Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Timing is Key for New Brain Injury Treatments Posted Mon, Oct 27, 2014 Several new treatments are being developed for TBI, but their success is depends on exact timing. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Concussion Recovery is Hard to Predict Posted Mon, Oct 20, 2014 Concussions or mild Traumatic Brain Injury recovery depends on too many factors to predict accurately Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pulling Over for Emergency Vehicles is the Law in Ontario Posted Mon, Oct 06, 2014 In Ontario you are required by law to stop when you are being approached by an emergency vehicle with lights flashing. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Gas Powered Modifications to Bicycles = Motorcycle Posted Mon, Oct 06, 2014 Police are warning people not to convert their bikes with gas powered engine kits. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Reporting Your Own Family To Police For Drunken Driving Posted Mon, Sep 29, 2014 It's never easy, but its always the right thing to do. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Drunk Suits are a New Police Tool Posted Mon, Sep 22, 2014 Halifax police are simulating what drunk driving is like by allowing the public to wear drunk suits. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment RCMP across Canada push national campaign to stop impaired drivers. Posted Mon, Sep 15, 2014 A new Canada wide programme by the RCMP aims to educate officers and catch offenders. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Fatigue behind the wheel kills Posted Mon, Sep 08, 2014 Even a 15 minute nap can make driving safe when you are suffering from fatigue. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Locking Bikes in Public Places Posted Tue, Sep 02, 2014 As we continue to encourage the use of bikes for transit we need to begin to accommodate cyclists. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association Advocates New Helmets Posted Mon, Aug 18, 2014 The Saskatchewan BIA's new helmet awareness campaign has a great sense of humour. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment What to Consider When Looking for a Personal Injury Lawyer Posted Mon, Aug 18, 2014 It's important to hire a personal injury lawyer who has your best interests in mind. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Repeat Drunk Drivers are a Problem Posted Mon, Aug 11, 2014 Most people who are convicted of impaired driving never do it again. For persistent offenders no penalty seems to be enough to stop them. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Wheelchair Bound Canadians Continue to Face Barriers to Access Posted Tue, Aug 05, 2014 Accessibility continues to be a great barrier to participation for many Canadians Comments (0) |  Post a Comment 10 Signs of a Drunk Driver Posted Mon, Jul 21, 2014 If you observe erratic driving please dial 911 to report it. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Switching Seats to Avoid Drunk Driving Charge Backfires Posted Mon, Jul 21, 2014 A drunk driver recently attempted to avoid being charged by switching seats with a passenger after being pulled over. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Gen X Drivers Are Biggest Distracted Driving Culprits Posted Mon, Jul 14, 2014 Recent reports about rates of distracted teen drivers pale in comparison to Gen X drivers. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Roundabouts Posted Mon, Jul 07, 2014 There are increasing numbers of Roundabouts in the Region but drivers are slow to follow the rules. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Dash Cam Popularity Grows Posted Mon, Jun 30, 2014 Once popular only in Eastern Europe webcams are gaining traction here in North America. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Registered Disability Savings Plan Posted Mon, Jun 30, 2014 The RDSP is a savings plan intended to help the parents or other caregivers of a disabled person to save for their long term financial security. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment The Federal Disablililty Tax Credit Posted Mon, Jun 16, 2014 The Federal Disability Tax Credit can be of significant benefit to you or a disabled dependent. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment June is Brain Injury Awareness Month Posted Mon, Jun 09, 2014 Brian Injury can happen to anyone at anytime. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Holding Your Phone Between Head and Shoulder isn't 'Hands Free' Posted Mon, Jun 02, 2014 Hands free cell phone use means the phone can be used without being held by the operator and without physically entering data like phone numbers. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Motorcycle and Off Road Vehicle Accident spike is of Concern Posted Mon, May 26, 2014 Several motorcycle and OFV fatalities on Ontario this spring have raised concerns. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Child and Infant Car Seats Need to be in Good Shape to Work Posted Tue, May 20, 2014 Check your infant and child car seats to make sure they aren't worn or cracked. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment New Technologies Help to Make Bicycling Safer Posted Mon, May 05, 2014 Bicycling can be a quick convenient and healthy way to get around but the risk of being hit by a car is ever present. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Prom Night Posted Mon, Apr 28, 2014 Prom Season is upon us again and with it comes the dangers of drinking and driving. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment The Cost of Driving Drunk is Very High Posted Mon, Apr 21, 2014 Car insurance companies may deny some of your coverage if you are convicted of impaired driving. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Sue Austin - An Inspirational Artist Posted Mon, Apr 14, 2014 Sue Austin has incorporated her wheelchair in performance art unlike any you've seen before. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Chronic Pain Is Common For Acident Victims Posted Mon, Apr 07, 2014 Treating chronic pain post car accident can be a real challenge for patients and their doctors. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Beefed Up Distracted Driving Penalties are Coming in Ontario Posted Mon, Mar 31, 2014 The penalties for illegally using cellphones and other hand held devices are being greatly increased as Transportation Minister Glen Murray introduced new legislation. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Bicycle Season Has Arrived Posted Mon, Mar 17, 2014 As spring finally comes to the Region the bikes come out of the garages. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Spinal Cord Injury Can Cause Life Long Disability Posted Mon, Mar 17, 2014 Accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. Victims can have temporary or permanent paralysis. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Clearing Snow and Ice Off Your Car Posted Mon, Mar 10, 2014 I cringe when I see people driving around with a strip cleared off their windshields. It's unsafe and illegal. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Look Out for Emergency Vehicles at the Side of the Road Posted Mon, Mar 03, 2014 Police have been remarking on the high number of officers being injured on the sides of the roads this winter. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment 3-D Printing Helps Paraplegic Walk Again Posted Wed, Feb 26, 2014 3-D printers which have been in the news for creating houses, guns and bobble head dolls are now being used to build Ekso Suits. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Slip and Fall Accidents Posted Tue, Feb 11, 2014 Winter brings ice and snow. Falls are more likely to happen both indoors and out. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Electric Bikes Continue to Struggle Finding Their Place Posted Mon, Feb 10, 2014 Electric bikes aren't wanted on sidewalks and in bike lanes but most electric bike riders prefer not to be on the road with cars. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Rules for Driver's Licence Renewal Changing for Seniors Posted Mon, Feb 03, 2014 The government of Ontario is changing the rules around Driver's Licence renewals for those over 80. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Concussion Recovery is Delayed by Mental Activity Posted Mon, Jan 27, 2014 Post Concussion treatment protocols continue to evolve. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Concussions Can't be Cured with Dietary Supplements Posted Mon, Jan 20, 2014 There has been a disturbing trend of companies making claims that their supplements can treat and cure concussion and other TBI (traumatic brain injuries). Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Teens and Depression Post-Concussion Posted Mon, Jan 13, 2014 Research continues to confirm that teens are more likely to suffer depression post-concussion than those who have no history of concussion. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Being Prepared for Winter in Canada Posted Mon, Jan 06, 2014 We've had some bad weather and extended power outages in Ontario already this winter. Here are some guidelines for being prepared to stay safe. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Affluenza Posted Thu, Dec 19, 2013 A sixteen year old young man who killed four in a car accident pleads Affluenza as his excuse. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Tobogganing and Sledding Safety Posted Mon, Dec 16, 2013 Tobogganing and Sledding are fun outdoor activities. Doing them safely can help to avoid injury. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Drunk Driving Convictions Posted Mon, Dec 09, 2013 A drunk driving conviction will impact your life in many ways that you might not have considered. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Winter Driving Safety Posted Mon, Dec 02, 2013 Driving in winter conditions is completely different from summer ones. These tips can help keep you safe. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment PEI May Adopt Special Licence Plates For Drunk Drivers Posted Mon, Nov 25, 2013 Authorities are looking for innovative ways to spot drivers who are at high risk of being drunk behind the wheel. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Bicycle Helmet Laws are Tough Sell Posted Mon, Nov 04, 2013 Despite the plain truth that helmets protect your head from injury in an accident mandatory helmet laws are a tough sell. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Bad News for Cyclists, Pedestrians, and Buggies in 2012 Posted Mon, Oct 28, 2013 Collisions on the Region of Waterloo's roads were down in 2012 but all the news wasn't good. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Sleeping 'Clears' the Brain Posted Mon, Oct 21, 2013 It appears that what your mother told you years ago is true. You'll feel better after a good night's sleep. A new study shows that your brain cleans itself during sleep, keeping it healthy and functioning. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Head Injuries Are a Serious Risk for Seniors Who Fall Posted Tue, Oct 15, 2013 Seniors have an increased risk of falling and head injuries are common when they do fall. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Stem Cells May Help Repair TBI Posted Mon, Oct 07, 2013 Transplanted stem cells may be able to help repair the brain after traumatic brain injury. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Make Sure You Have Health Insurance Before You Travel Posted Mon, Sep 30, 2013 Having adequate car and health insurance before traveling abroad can ensure you get health care without having to sell your home. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment The E-Bike Battle Posted Mon, Sep 23, 2013 The battle over the ever increasingly popular electric bicycle and law enforcement may heat up as their popularity increases. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Rear End Collisions Posted Mon, Sep 16, 2013 Being hit from behind (rear end collisions) are the most common of all car accidents. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Do you know what to do following a car accident? Posted Fri, Sep 13, 2013 Only 1/3 of respondents in a recent TD Insurance poll knew the correct actions to take following an accident. Taking the right steps protects you and your passengers. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment New Treatment for Concussion in Youth - ImPACT Posted Fri, Sep 13, 2013 The treatment modalities for concussion in youth may well be changing as a result of some successful advancements in America. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Daytime Impaired Driving is a Problem Posted Wed, Aug 21, 2013 Police throughout Canada find that impaired driving is more common in the warm afternoons of summer than other times of year. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Traumatic Brain Injury in Young Atheletes Posted Wed, Aug 21, 2013 The rate of sports and recreation related TBI has increased by 60% in the last 10 years. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Police Reported Crime Decreased in 2012 Posted Thu, Aug 08, 2013 The rate of crime continued a long-term decline in 2012 falling 3% from 2011. The severity of the crimes also decreased by 3%. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Post Concussion Syndrome Posted Mon, Jul 29, 2013 Concussions in children 13-16 often result the most sever symptoms, and they take the longest to recover. Post concussion syndrome is real, serious, and often misunderstood by doctors. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Spinal Cord Injury Posted Mon, Jul 22, 2013 When it comes to an accident, a spinal cord injury can be one of the most devastating and life altering injuries. For many, a spinal cord injury can severely change their way of life. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Most Alcohol Related Crashes Happen in Summer Posted Mon, Jul 15, 2013 In Ontario more alcohol related car accidents occur in the summer months than during the traditional Christmas Party Season. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Individuals diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) show symptoms 5 years on. Posted Mon, Jul 08, 2013 In a 15 year long term study conducted by the American Defense Department a high proportion of troops diagnosed with TBI continued to experience significant symptoms and problems 5 years after injury. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Graduated Drivers Licences in Ontario Posted Tue, Jul 02, 2013 Graduated licensing in Ontario allows for a safer transition from novice driver to experienced driver reducing the risk of accidents. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Cycling Super Highways Increase Fitness, Reduce Dangers Posted Mon, Jun 24, 2013 Bike Super Highways are innovative and beneficial to the environment and to the population. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Cycling Advocates Call for a New Safety By-Law Posted Mon, Jun 17, 2013 Kitchener's cycling community is calling for the city to enact a new bylaw requiring drivers to maintain a 1 metre separation from the cyclists. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Motorcycles In Ontario Posted Mon, Jun 10, 2013 Summer is here and the motorcycles are out of their garages. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Paraplegic Vying to Become Perfume Model Posted Mon, Jun 03, 2013 A Simon Fraser University fourth year student is vying to become a model. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Bike Rodeos – Great Way to Learn Bike Safety Posted Mon, May 27, 2013 Children and spring bike rodeos go hand in hand teaching bike safety and having fun. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Traumatic Brain Injury in Children Posted Mon, May 27, 2013 Traumatic Brain Injury can be harder to detect in children than in adults. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Grad Season Sees a Spike in Teen Car Accidents Posted Mon, May 06, 2013 June is traditionally the month for grad and prom celebration. The mixture of warm weather, celebration with peers, alcohol and driving is never a good one. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Cycling Deaths in Ontario were 100% Preventable Posted Mon, Apr 29, 2013 The Chief Coroner of Ontario ruled that all of 129 cyclist deaths were preventable. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Doctors See and Measure Pain with Brain Scans Posted Mon, Apr 22, 2013 New England Journal of Medicine reported that brain scans were used for the first time to see and measure pain last month. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Side Guards on Trucks Posted Mon, Apr 15, 2013 Flush mounted truck side guards can prevent the majority of undercarriage deaths in collisions between trucks and pedestrians/cyclists. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Electric Bikes Posted Mon, Apr 08, 2013 E-Bikes are becoming popular in Ontario. Their use is governed by the Highway Traffic Act. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Traumatic Brain Injury - Often Preventable Posted Mon, Mar 25, 2013 TBI is a serious injury which is often preventable. Education and awareness can significantly decrease the rates of TBI. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment How art is helping a TBI survivor recover her life Posted Mon, Mar 25, 2013 An inspirational story of one woman's recovery from her TBI though art and therapy. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Cycling Strategies and Safety Posted Mon, Mar 11, 2013 Municipalities throughout Ontario are moving to comment on and adopt recommendations contained in the new Ontario Cycling Strategy which calls for the creation of a province wide network of trails, funding, and more infrastructure for cyclists. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Hands Free Isn't Brain Free Posted Mon, Mar 04, 2013 Use of hands free mobile phones shifts brain power away from the driving tasks to the cell phone conversation creating the mental distraction which increases risks of collision. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Host's Responsibility at a Party Posted Tue, Feb 12, 2013 Hosting a party carries legal responsibilities for the host. In this case the hosts were held liable for injuries to an impaired guest, even after the guest had been asked to leave. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Concussions - February 2013 Posted Tue, Feb 12, 2013 Concussions are extremely common in Canada. They are caused by car accidents, sports injuries and slip and fall accidents. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment What is Fair Compensation in a Car Accident Posted Tue, Feb 12, 2013 Personal Injury Lawyers Consider Many things in determining what fair compensation is. Lifetime expense is one of them. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment What To Do In The Event of A Car Accident Posted Tue, Feb 12, 2013 Car accidents can be stressful and confusing particularly if people are injured. This is a brief list of what you should do immediately. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Opioid Use Linked to Increased Car Accident Rates Posted Tue, Jan 15, 2013 Using even low doses of opioids can increase the rates of car accident resulting in trauma and hospital visits. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Constant Worriers Have Higher Risk for PTSD Posted Mon, Jan 07, 2013 Constant worriers could be at heightened risk of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),new research has suggested. Published in the journal Psychological Medicine. People who are habitually anxious are more vulnerable. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment We Need to Change the Culture Around Concussion and Head Injury Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday in Detroit that the partnership with the Army is about sharing what is known about head injuries and protocols for clearing soldiers and players to return to action, either on the battlefield or play field. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Walking Safety Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 Collision records show 104 pedestrians hit on regional roads in the first nine months of 2012. It’s the highest number in six years. since 2009, when five died on regional roads. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Videotaping of defence medical assessment of plaintiff permitted Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 Videotaping of defence medical assessment of plaintiff permitted Comments (0) |  Post a Comment The Definition of Catastrophic Impairment is Inclusive Not Restrictive Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 Administrative decision-makers and the court have stated that the intent of the legislature is to give the phrase and concept of catastrophic impairment an inclusive and not a restrictive meaning. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Production of Third Party Documents Not Necessary for Fair Arbitration Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 The arbitration can be considered fair without the production of third party documents. Arbitrator questions probative value of the documents. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Pastore v. Aviva Canada Inc. Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 The Ontario Supreme Court Ruling in Patore v. Aviva was a welcome decision reaffirming victim's eligibility for catastrophic benefits. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment PTSD Symptoms and Causes Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 PTSD can result from a variety of severe traumas. These can range from car accidents, to military battle, to violent assaults. It is important to recognize and treat PTSD in individuals, regardless of the trauma causing the event. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment PTSD in the Workplace Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 PTSD may become more common in the workplace Veterans begin to return to civilian positions. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Newly Released Study Announces TBI Treatment Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 An observational study involving 629 subjects finds rapid, significant, readily-observable improvement in stroke and traumatic brain injury patients following the perispinal administration of Enbrel. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Mild Head Injury Upsets Brain's Resting State Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) disrupts the brain's 'default mode' in a way that shows up on functional MRI and correlates with symptoms, researchers found. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Medical Marijuana is Considered Resonable and Necessary for Pain Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013 TN was catastrophically injured in a motor vehicle accident on October 29, 2000, when she was 21 years old. She applied for and received certain statutory accident benefits. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Man Declared 'Vexatious Litigant' After 24 years and 120 Lawsuits Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2012 120 lawsuits from one car crash is too many: After 24 years, Ontario court restricts man from legal proceedings Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Insurer's Pattern of Dealing With Previous Clients a Factor Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2012 In a recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the court agreed that the plaintiff was entitled to introduce evidence of systemic wrongdoing on the part of the defendant, a long term disability insurer Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and TBI Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2012 PTSD and TBI are being treated with pure oxygen therapy in this study. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Does falling on snowbank after exiting the car count as an accident? Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2012 Disembarkation in the presence of snow and ice in winter in Ontario is ordinary and usual use or operation of a motor vehicle.The fall arose from a source independent of the car; there must be a common sense focus on the nature of the risk covered. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Concussions - Oct 2012 Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2012 A concussion can occur when the head has been physically traumatized in some sort of way. This can occur in a vehicle accident when a person’s head is slammed into a window or other car part. It can also come from a fall. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Cell Phone Use Linked to Brain Tumour Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2012 Excessive cellular use by business executive over prolonged period linked to benign brain tumour Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Canadian Paraplegic Shortlisted As Adventurer of the Year Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2012 Josh Dueck who sustained a spinal cord injury in 2004 has been shorlisted for National Geographic's adventurer of the year. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment The High Cost of a Bump on the Head Posted Tue, Aug 21, 2012 The OBIA has wonderful resources for those suffering brain injuries. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Rapid Decline in MS Symptoms Connected to Car Accident Posted Tue, Aug 21, 2012 Vehicle purchase and modifications; causation issue; pre-existing progressive multiple sclerosis;Occupational therapist recommended that family van be made wheelchair access; rapid decline in insured’s condition connected to car accident. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Fantastic PSA Posted Tue, Aug 21, 2012 AT&T has put together a fantastic 10 minute PSA about the dangers of texting and driving. Please have a look. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Facebook Pages Can Be Used At FSCO Hearing When Relevant Posted Wed, Jul 18, 2012 Requested documents must be relevant. Pictures depicting insured ziplining were considered relevant and producible; insurer granted access to the restricted portion of insured’s Facebook profile. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Are you entitled to Car Accident Benefits? Posted Wed, Jul 18, 2012 If you have been injured in a car accident in Ontario, regardless if you are at fault or not, you are entitled to claim benefits from your insurance company under the Ontario Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Unexpected Things Can Happen Posted Wed, Jul 18, 2012 “When things happen unexpectedly, returning to work doesn’t happen all at once and I had to learn that I can’t do everything. But it also taught me the importance of preparing for when something does go wrong.” Comments (0) |  Post a Comment High Risk Activity Waivers are Valid When Properly Drafted Posted Wed, Jul 18, 2012 Waivers signed by people participating in high-risk recreational activities are valid where properly drafted. In the BC case two women sued a zip-line operator and lost, even where it was shown that operator negligence had caused them to collide. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Inspirational Outcomes Posted Fri, May 11, 2012 Inspirational outcomes in traumatic injury cases are what drive me in my personal injury law practice. At Deutschmann Law it's our goal to make your life better by getting you the settlement you deserve. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Request for Insurer Medical Examination Comes Too Late Posted Fri, May 11, 2012 INSURER MEDICAL EXAMINATION; prior to arbitration; insurer had several medical reports made request for additional assessments prior to arbitration; insurer’s prior medicals were over 2 years old; onus on insurer to show request for IE reasonable Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Minimum Maintenance Standards not defence for all roadway circumstances. Posted Wed, May 09, 2012 The Minimum Maintenance Standards does not provide a municipality with a defence for snow and ice removal in all circumstances. Each case is fact specific and Minimum Maintenance Standards may not apply. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment How to Select a Personal Injury Lawyer Posted Wed, May 09, 2012 There are many personal injury lawyers to choose from in the Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph areas. Choosing the right personal injury lawyer is the key to success in any accident benefit law suit. Take care to pick one you can work with. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment FSCO Mediation Delay Results in Many Claims Going to Small Claims Court Posted Wed, May 09, 2012 On Jan. 16 Justice Sloan found that FSCO was not in compliance with the “prescribed” time for mediation under s. 10 of Ontario Regulation 664. The time limit is 60 days from the date the application for the appointment of a mediator was filed. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Accident Victim with Constant Post Accident Pain Receives Special Award Posted Wed, Apr 18, 2012 Insured suffers chronic pain, severe headaches. has complete inability to work; medical evidence showed insured prevented from engaging in work; insurer fails to revisit compelling medical evidence, and is required to pay special award, post 104 IRB Comments (0) |  Post a Comment Cyclist Hits Improperly Parked Car and Is Awarded Settlement Posted Thu, Apr 05, 2012 Woman is awarded insurance settlement after an improperly parked car causes her to fall and break her hip. Comments (0) |  Post a Comment

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