ArticleCommon Causes Of Car Accidents In OntarioYour eyes glance up at your rear-view mirror and you spot another vehicle following you a little too close for comfort. "Get off my tail!" you mutter in mild annoyance...CanadaTransportHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleDefective Inguinal Hernia Mesh And Sexual Side EffectsSexual dysfunction. In any list of side effects for pharmaceuticals or medical products, it's one that always seems to stand out and strike a special fear in many people.CanadaConsumer ProtectionHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleOccupational Asbestos ExposureThe statistics on workplace deaths and injuries in Canada are sobering. On an average day, three people who leave home for work won't return home again, while hundreds more will acquire an injury or illness which could result in disability. CanadaEmployment and HRHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleUndiscovered Claims Lead To Liability For Former EmployerThe Court of Appeal has recently ruled that a Plaintiff can still be entitled to LTD benefits even though the Plaintiff was no longer employed at the time the application was submitted.CanadaEmployment and HRHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleAbilify Impulse Control: What Can I Do If I Think Abilify Caused Serious Compulsive Behaviour?Abilify (aripiprazole) is a second-generation, atypical anti-psychotic drug known as a stabilizer. Unlike earlier anti-psychotics that simply block the brain's chemical receptors to dopamine...CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleMedical Malpractice And Sepsis: Delay In Treatment Of InfectionPreventable medical errors kill about 30,000 Canadians every year. To put those eye-popping numbers into perspective, the former president and CEO of Toronto's University Health Network...CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleTest Drive Before You Buy: But, Are You Covered In Case Of A Car Accident?Garage insurance can be a big expense for automobile dealerships, and if dealers are able to reduce their need to make claims, it can keep their costs down.CanadaInsuranceHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleAir Travel: When The Safest Form Of Travel Results In An InjuryIn this blog, I discuss the law relating to air travel, common injuries sustained during these trips, and some ways to make the safest form of travel even safer.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleCar Accident Series: Black Ice And CollisionsWe all know when driving it's important to "keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel."CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleClearcutting, Chemicals And Cancer: The Occupational Hazards Facing Forestry Workers In CanadaIf you're familiar with forestry management, you'll know one of the most heated debates around is how best to regenerate softwood/coniferous forests. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleCommercial Vehicle Operator’s Registrations And Why They Matter In Trucking LitigationTruck accident cases are not only about what happened in the seconds before impact. They are also about what happened before the collision occurred. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleDavid vs. The Glyphosate Giant: Agricultural Workers Occupational Exposure To RoundupWhen you deal with product liability law, you frequently look at your cases and think about the story of David versus Goliath.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleDo You Rely On A St. Jude Defibrillator / Pacemaker? Beware Of Battery FailureWe've all experienced it at one time or another – a sudden scare that sets your adrenaline flowing and heart racing. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleLife After Hospital Discharge: Why Ongoing Support Matters For RecoveryLeaving the hospital after an injury is a big step – but for many people, it's only the beginning of a much longer journey.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleMedical Malpractice & SepsisEarly recognition and treatment of sepsis are critical to prevent serious complications and fatal outcomes. Unfortunately, early-stage sepsis is often misdiagnosed...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleSerious Slip And Fall Accidents At Nursing HomesNursing homes house some of society's most vulnerable persons.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleSlip And Fall Essentials: A Knowledge InvestmentBenjamin Franklin wrote that an investment in knowledge pays the best interest. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleCycling Safety Tips And Hand Signals For CyclistsYou have probably heard this old line many times: It's just like riding a bicycle, once you learn, you never forget.CanadaTransportHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleInjured In A Motor Vehicle Accident In Ontario? Here's What You Need To KnowMotor vehicle accidents can have catastrophic, life-altering consequences. Whether it is a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian, serious injuries often leave individuals...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleNavigating The Workplace For CaregiversOntario caregivers juggling work and family responsibilities have important legal protections under provincial law. Understanding job-protected leaves, accommodation rights, and benefit eligibility can help caregivers maintain their employment while caring for medically fragile family members. CanadaEmployment and HRHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP