ArticleCauda Equina SyndromeThe cauda equina is a collection of nerve roots at the bottom of the spinal cord that allow the brain to feel sensations and communicate with your lower body.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleIt's Not Personal, It's Business: Short-Term Rentals And Personal InjuryTechnology makes it easy to connect with people around the world who may need accommodations when they visit your community.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleMajor Changes To ODSP And Ontario Works That Benefit RecipientsChanges were made to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW) on August 1, 2017.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticlePersonal Injury Claims For ChildrenWe can all agree that our children are the most precious treasures we have in life. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticlePokémon GO: The New "Virtual" Reality of Personal InjuryIf you are familiar with the game, then you know how addicting it can be to fill your Pokédex. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleProcedural Changes To The Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS)June 1, 2016 marked the end of the old Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule ("SABS") and the start of a new system.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleThe Silent Crisis: Elder Neglect And The Legal System's Role In ChangeAs Canada's population ages, the silent crisis unfolding in elder care has become impossible to ignore. With the rapid growth of our senior population, we are facing a tidal wave of complex legal, medical...CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleUnderstanding Institutional Responsibility In Sexual Assault Cases In CanadaIf you were harmed by someone in a position of trust, such as a teacher, coach, religious leader, or caregiver, you may be wondering whether the organization behind that person can also be held responsible.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleStiffer Penalties For Distracted Driving May Finally End Phone Use While DrivingWe have all been behind those cars that weave or slow down unnecessarily. The initial thought is that the driver might be impaired.CanadaTransportHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleManufacturers' Duty To Warn In Medical Product Liability CasesProduct liability claims in Canada most often involve allegations of negligence, including negligent design, negligent manufacturing, and/or a failure to warn.CanadaConsumer ProtectionHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleResources For Children With DisabilitiesThe financial challenges of raising a child with disabilities can be incredibly overwhelming for many families. There are various funded resources available in Ontario to support families...CanadaConsumer ProtectionHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleAm I Eligible For Disability Benefits If I Suffer From Depression And Anxiety?The impact of mental health in Canada is widespread, at home, in the community, and at work. According to statistics, forty percent of Canadians have had their lives disrupted due to mental health, CanadaInsuranceHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleCottage Safety Tips For You & Your GuestsIt's the time of year we've all been waiting for – when those of us with cottages finally get to open their doors for the seasonCanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleUnderstanding Unstable Spinal Cord FracturesUnstable spinal cord fractures are serious injuries that require prompt and accurate diagnosis to prevent potentially life-altering consequences.CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleBicycle Mastery, Mastery Of LifeIts been said that those who succeed in gaining the mastery of the bicycle will gain the mastery of life.CanadaTransportHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleThe Road Not Taken: Off-Road Vehicle SafetyYou are also required to have motor vehicle liability insurance for your ORV.CanadaTransportHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleIce Safety TipsWhen someone falls through the ice, never enter the water to try and help them. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleKnow Your Rights Before Setting Foot On That Recreational TrailUnder section 3 of the Occupier's Liability Act, the default standard of care of an occupier is "to take such care as in all the circumstances is reasonable to see that persons entering the premises is reasonably safe while on the premises". CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleSelf-Driving Vehicles: When Can I Buy Mine? The accident happened at night on an empty road. CanadaTransportHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP
ArticleWhat Can We Learn From Ottawa's Bus Crash?This week's bus crash in Ottawa is a wake-up call for many, especially coming on the heels of the fatal collision involving the Humboldt junior hockey team this past April.CanadaTransportHowie, Sacks & Henry LLP