The field of law constantly evolves, as does the definition of justice. At Howie, Sacks & Henry, our lawyers are rigorous in their application of the law and in ‘fighting the hard fight’ on behalf of our clients. Throughout the process, the expertise of our lawyers becomes that much more significant. Provided below is a select list of articles written by our lawyers, dealing with elements of law we believe might be of interest to other lawyers in the field of personal injury law – and which may ultimately benefit their clients.
Treating Doctors and Rule 53
While the developing case law with respect to Rule 53 had drawn a distinction between treating physicians and experts hired only for the purpose of the litigation, the recent ruling of the Divisional Court rejects that approach.
The Helping Families in Need Act
The Helping Families in Need Act (Bill C-44) recently came into force to provide new benefits to parents of critically ill or injured children.
The Importance of Knowing the Law Governing Offers
Though the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Rider v Dydyk has been around for over 5 years, it seems that Rule 49 Offers are often unclear and the subject of debate.
HSH Claims Major Victory for Plaintiffs Injured by Unidentified Drivers
On December 19, 2007, Merissa Armstrong was driving on a snow-covered country road when she locked her brakes and swerved to the right.
Out With the Old and In With the New CPP Regime
Many of our clients rely on CPP disability benefits after they have been injured in an accident, and have become disabled.
Catastrophic Defined Finally?
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Pastore v. Aviva ruled that an injured car accident victim need only establish one Marked or Extreme Impairment due to a mental or behavioral disorder to be deemed Catastrophically impaired under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).
Optional Insurance Benefits and the Duty to Give Advice
The foremost question in most customers’ minds when buying car insurance is “how much will it cost?” Of course, that is an important question, but it is not the only important question.
Attendant Care and Economic Loss
On June 27, 2012, Justice Ray of the Superior Court of Justice ruled on the issue of “economic loss” as referred to in section 3(7)(e) of the SABS in Henry v. Gore Mutual Insurance Company as it related to Attendant care.
SCC Decision: Van Breda v Club Resorts Ltd. 21012
The Supreme Court of Canada recently handed down a decision in Van Breda v. Club Resorts Ltd. 2012 SCC 17. Ms. Van Breda was rendered a paraplegic when a metal apparatus she exercising on at a Cuban resort collapsed.
Permission to Drive
In the case of Wawanesa v. S.C. Construction Ltd., 2012 ONSC 353, SC Construction gave permission for an employee, whose car had broken down, to drive a company van home and back to work the next morning without checking to ensure that he held a valid Ontario driver’s licence.
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Among the best in Canada
Since 2011 Canadian Lawyer Magazine rated us one of the top personal injury law firms in Canada. Why? With close to 20 years helping accident victims and their families, our firm understands the laws that affect your rights to compensation because we’ve helped shape those laws in favour of accident victims.