'Personal Injury Law' Category
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Playground Safety
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Posted Sun, May 29, 2022
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Millions of children play on play equipment yearly. Unfortunately some suffer serious injuries. Here is how you can help keep them safe.
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Texting and Driving - Huge Problem
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Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017
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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.
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Social Host Responsibility
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Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017
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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.
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Proud to Take Part in Helmet Donation
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Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017
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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.
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Mobile Phone Privacy
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Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017
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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.
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Chronic Pain
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Posted Tue, Jan 24, 2017
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Chronic pain can come from a variety of sources. It can be related to a disability or an illness.
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Accident Memory Loss is Common
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Posted Mon, Jun 22, 2015
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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.
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Handicap Parking and Abuse
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Posted Mon, Apr 20, 2015
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Handicap parking (officially known as accessible parking) permits have rigorous requirements. The majority of those using them have a medical reason to do so.
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Roundabouts
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Posted Mon, Jul 07, 2014
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There are increasing numbers of Roundabouts in the Region but drivers are slow to follow the rules.
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Prom Night
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Posted Mon, Apr 28, 2014
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Prom Season is upon us again and with it comes the dangers of drinking and driving.
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Affluenza
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Posted Thu, Dec 19, 2013
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A sixteen year old young man who killed four in a car accident pleads Affluenza as his excuse.
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Winter Driving Safety
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Posted Mon, Dec 02, 2013
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Driving in winter conditions is completely different from summer ones. These tips can help keep you safe.
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Sleeping 'Clears' the Brain
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Posted Mon, Oct 21, 2013
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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.
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The E-Bike Battle
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Posted Mon, Sep 23, 2013
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The battle over the ever increasingly popular electric bicycle and law enforcement may heat up as their popularity increases.
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Post Concussion Syndrome
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Posted Mon, Jul 29, 2013
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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.
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Posted Mon, Jul 22, 2013
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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.
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Side Guards on Trucks
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Posted Mon, Apr 15, 2013
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Flush mounted truck side guards can prevent the majority of undercarriage deaths in collisions between trucks and pedestrians/cyclists.
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Electric Bikes
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Posted Mon, Apr 08, 2013
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E-Bikes are becoming popular in Ontario. Their use is governed by the Highway Traffic Act.
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Cycling Strategies and Safety
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Posted Mon, Mar 11, 2013
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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.
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Hands Free Isn't Brain Free
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Posted Mon, Mar 04, 2013
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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.
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Host's Responsibility at a Party
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Posted Tue, Feb 12, 2013
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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.
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Concussions - February 2013
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Posted Tue, Feb 12, 2013
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Concussions are extremely common in Canada. They are caused by car accidents, sports injuries and slip and fall accidents.
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Constant Worriers Have Higher Risk for PTSD
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Posted Mon, Jan 07, 2013
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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.
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Walking Safety
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Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013
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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.
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Pastore v. Aviva Canada Inc.
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Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013
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The Ontario Supreme Court Ruling in Patore v. Aviva was a welcome decision reaffirming victim's eligibility for catastrophic benefits.
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PTSD Symptoms and Causes
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Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013
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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.
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Newly Released Study Announces TBI Treatment
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Posted Thu, Jan 03, 2013
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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.
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Concussions - Oct 2012
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Posted Mon, Dec 10, 2012
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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.
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Rapid Decline in MS Symptoms Connected to Car Accident
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Posted Tue, Aug 21, 2012
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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.
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Fantastic PSA
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Posted Tue, Aug 21, 2012
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AT&T has put together a fantastic 10 minute PSA about the dangers of texting and driving. Please have a look.
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Are you entitled to Car Accident Benefits?
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Posted Wed, Jul 18, 2012
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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.
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Unexpected Things Can Happen
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Posted Wed, Jul 18, 2012
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“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.”
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High Risk Activity Waivers are Valid When Properly Drafted
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Posted Wed, Jul 18, 2012
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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.
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Inspirational Outcomes
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Posted Fri, May 11, 2012
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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.
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Request for Insurer Medical Examination Comes Too Late
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Posted Fri, May 11, 2012
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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
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How to Select a Personal Injury Lawyer
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Posted Wed, May 09, 2012
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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.
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