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The Aftermath: Frequently Asked Questions And Answers For Passengers of Delta Air Lines Flight 4819

If you or your loved one was a passenger on Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 and you would like to speak to us to learn more about your rights, please contact us to arrange a free, no obligation initial consultation. When you have questions, we can help by providing trusted answers.

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Making Every Dollar Count: Why You Should Apply For The Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) can offset the costs of a physical or mental impairment by reducing the income tax owed for the year. Learn more.

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Substitute Service by Text Message in Ontario

In this post, Daniel Rabinovitch explores Ontario’s courts’ increasing acceptance of using text messages as a method of substituted service in legal cases. He discusses Rule 16 of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure, outlining when alternate service methods may be allowed, and how courts are more open to considering text messages as a valid alternative. […]

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Reasonably participating in treatment, managing invisible disabilities, and establishing plaintiff credibility: Key findings in Moustakis v. Agbuya 2023 ONSC 6012

In this blog post, we discuss how “invisible disabilities” can affect a person’s ability to comply with treatment plans. Read more.

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Does Absence Make The Case Grow Stronger? Considering Adverse Inference When A Personal Injury Plaintiff Has Not Called A Family Doctor As A Witness

Learn how the absence of key witnesses, like a family doctor, can impact personal injury cases. Explore the concept of adverse inference and its significance.

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Rowan’s Law Passes: Sports, Concussions and Youth

Rowan's Law requires that all coaches and team trainers review the government-approved Concussion Awareness Resources every year before serving in a sport organization or at a school.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Long-Term Disability Claims in Ontario

Brad Moscato provides a comprehensive guide for everything related to disability claims in Ontario.

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Knowing Your Legal Rights (and How to Protect Them) after an Injury /Disability

Christian Genova explains important fundamental legal rights when it comes to personal injury.

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Spinal Cord Abscess: Identifying Symptoms and Risks of Delayed Diagnosis

A spinal cord abscess is a rare but serious condition that can have severe consequences if not diagnosed and treated promptly. A delayed diagnosis can lead to permanent damage, emphasizing the need for early detection and treatment. In the last of three part blog series, I will explore what a spinal cord abscess is, the […]

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Understanding Unstable Spinal Cord Fractures

Unstable spinal cord fractures are serious injuries that require prompt and accurate diagnosis to prevent potentially life-altering consequences. In this blog post, the second in our three-part series, I explain an unstable spinal cord fracture, how to properly diagnose, and the serious outcomes that can result if these injuries are overlooked. Understanding the signs and […]

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Not Seeing The Full Picture: Diagnostic Imaging and Spinal Cord Injury Misdiagnosis

Advances in diagnostic imaging technology have greatly improved medical practitioners’ ability to see exactly what’s happening when an injury is not just skin deep. In the first of a three-part blog series, I discuss some types of spinal cord injuries, explain what factors can lead to misdiagnosis, and outline what you should do if you […]

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Cauda Equina Syndrome

CES is a rare and serious condition which may appear suddenly or develop gradually. Medical Malpractice lawyer Samantha Shatz explains what it is and the potential legal implications.

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