There is a recognition in the law that governments need to have some freedom and flexibility to make public policy decisions; however, in some circumstances, those decisions can nevertheless attract civil liability. In the recent decision of Nelson (City) v. Marchi, 2021 SCC 41 (CanLII), the Supreme Court of Canada sought to clarify which governmental … Continued 
What is an independent medical assessment (“IME”)? If you have been injured and are advancing a tort and/or accident benefits claim, it is quite likely that at some point you will be asked to attend one or more IME’s. These assessments are also known as “medical-legal assessments” (when arranged by your own personal injury lawyer), … Continued Deanna Gilbert in Law Times | June 2, 2021
On June 2, 2021 Thomson Rogers personal injury lawyer Deanna Gilbert discussed how understanding relevant case law means fewer disputes and less cost, delay in an article titled “Exploring common discovery refusals: What’s proper, what’s not?” in Law Times. “When you ask a question and the other side says: ‘I’ll comply with the rules,’ that … Continued 
In personal injury litigation, the concept of liability/fault is not “black or white;” meaning, a car accident, slip and fall, or other traumatic event causing injury need not be the fault of one person or the other. Rather, there may be circumstances where the injured person bringing the lawsuit (the “Plaintiff”) can be held at-fault … Continued 
It is not uncommon for people injured in a trauma (i.e. car accident, trip or slip and fall, medical negligence, etc.) to wonder what their case may be worth. Indeed, it is important to consider the potential value of the case from the outset because the reality is that personal injury lawsuits can be time-consuming, … Continued |
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