Recovering From Brain Injury: Taylor’s Story >> 2016 Follow Up
Here is an inspirational story from the Ontario Brain Injury Association. Sheridan student Taylor Shappert shares her story of overcoming a brain injury after a horrible traffic accident. She was initially not expected to survive, but she has made an excellent recovery. August 2016 update……. Taylor has since made a full recovery and graduated with high […]
US Lawmakers Question Safety Of Driverless Car Technology
Driverless cars may eventually become commonplace, sparing people from serious injuries in car accidents, but there are still questions about the safety of the technology. Lawmakers in the US are currently trying to wrap their heads around it, and what it will mean for the public: Lawmakers expressed a mix of wonderment and concern about […]
Catastrophic Impairment Designation Will Greatly Help Our Client
Toronto personal injury lawyer Albert Conforzi: I have been busy working on behalf of my clients and achieving some remarkable results. One such result is the decision of DB and Economical Insurance which was released October 2nd by Arbitrator Judith Killoran of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, following a lengthy arbitration held in May and June […]
The Expression of Interest System Is Flawed
Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk – Pace Immigration: I read with interest this piece from the Toronto Star:
Permanent Residence in Canada | Canadian Investment Work Permit
US and Canadian immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk discusses how you can achieve permanent residence status in Canada through the use of the Canadian Investment Work Permit.
Follow A Doctor’s Orders
Here’s an interesting piece which gives new meaning to the term, “Follow a doctor’s orders.” A new report suggests that people who check themselves out of hospitals against the advice of their doctors are likely to make a return trip in the near future. The report says people who discharged themselves were more than twice […]
Car Manufacturers Developing Pedestrian Accident Avoidance Systems
Each year, car accidents involving pedestrians account for thousands of injuries in the province of Ontario. In 2010 alone, over 400 pedestrians suffered serious injuries as the result of a collision. Car manufacturers may have an answer for these injuries, by stopping them from happening in the first place. This video shows some new technology that is […]
US Immigration Update | E-2 Visas
US and Canadian Immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk gives an an update on US immigration issues, including how the government shutdown is affecting immigration matters. The E-2 visa is also discussed.
Intersection Countdown Timers: More Harm Than Good?
A recent study in Toronto suggests that people see intersection countdown timers as a challenge to race across the road, as opposed to something that tells them to stop for safety’s sake. Numbers indicate an increase in the number of motor vehicle/pedestrian accidents at Toronto intersections since the timers were installed. From Yahoo News: The study, […]
Uninsured And Underinsured Drivers
In this interview with 97.7 FM, Toronto lawyer Michelle Arzaga talks about what your rights are if you’ve been injured in an accident by an uninsured driver.