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Union Says Canada Post Must Deal With 'Injury Crisis' to End Walkouts
Government, Advocate, Effective, Personal Injury
Accessible Canada Act is Too Weak to be Effective, Advocates Say
The #NHL announced late last year of a tentative settlement of $18.9 million, to be given to over 300 retired players who sued the league for not warning or protecting them against #head injuries. This settlement is significantly lower than the billion dollar settlement between the #NFL and football players. Will these settlements force professional sports leagues to take head injuries more serious. Nhl, Ice Hockey, Football Players, Sports, American Football, Professional Sports, National Hockey League
Head Injuries From Pro Hockey A 'Hotly Litigated Matter'
The #NHL announced late last year of a tentative settlement of $18.9 million, to be given to over 300 retired players who sued the league for not warning or protecting them against #head injuries. This settlement is significantly lower than the billion dollar settlement between the #NFL and football players. Will these settlements force professional sports leagues to take head injuries more serious.
A #Ontario insurer is calling for a more laws that would protect citizens from different forms of car insurance fraud. While fraud is already a federal criminal offence, the company is asking for non-criminal provincial offences.“As an industry we need a new set of provincial offences that will allow for the efficient and effective prosecution of fraud,” said a representative from the insurance company. Federal, Urban, Insurance Company, Insurance, Car Insurance, Company
Insurer Pushing For New Auto Fraud Laws
A #Ontario insurer is calling for a more laws that would protect citizens from different forms of car insurance fraud. While fraud is already a federal criminal offence, the company is asking for non-criminal provincial offences.“As an industry we need a new set of provincial offences that will allow for the efficient and effective prosecution of fraud,” said a representative from the insurance company.
A scene from a futuristic Sci-Fi movie could soon become reality within the next four years. According to a report from early 2018, about 12 companies are working hard designing a model of a flying car. #Uber is one of those companies, and has plans to issue out Air taxis in LA, Dallas-Fort Worth and one international city by 2023. Sci Fi Films, Dallas, Science Fiction, Flying Car, Fort Worth, City, Dallas Fort Worth
Flying Cars May Appear in Urban Skies by 2023
A scene from a futuristic Sci-Fi movie could soon become reality within the next four years. According to a report from early 2018, about 12 companies are working hard designing a model of a flying car. #Uber is one of those companies, and has plans to issue out Air taxis in LA, Dallas-Fort Worth and one international city by 2023.
After pulling the program back in March 2018, after a self-driving vehicle hit and killed an Arizona pedestrian, #Uber has reached a few self-driving vehicles in Toronto. Uber has modified the program, and has stated that the driver will be in control of the car at all times. Will this be the next step for automated vehicles, or is this a danger to Toronto? Autonomous Vehicle, Control, Modified, Vehicle, Self Driving, Car, Uber, Driving
Uber Autonomous Vehicle Testing Resumes In Toronto
After pulling the program back in March 2018, after a self-driving vehicle hit and killed an Arizona pedestrian, #Uber has reached a few self-driving vehicles in Toronto. Uber has modified the program, and has stated that the driver will be in control of the car at all times. Will this be the next step for automated vehicles, or is this a danger to Toronto?
Forensics, Report, Engineering, Multiple
Why This Simple Collision Claim Needed Multiple Forensic Reports
Canadian, Community
Which Canadian Community Has The Lowest Vehicle Collision Rate
Throughout the years the number of people drinking while impaired in Canada has fluctuated, but is progress being made when it comes to decreasing the amount of drunk drivers? People, Drinking, Drivers, Drunk Driver, Drunk, Things To Come
Is the Number of Drunk Drivers in Canada Decreasing
Throughout the years the number of people drinking while impaired in Canada has fluctuated, but is progress being made when it comes to decreasing the amount of drunk drivers?
Many Ontario drivers believe there is a need for more eduction about the effects of driving while under the influence of #cannabis. After the legalization of the drug in October 2018, #CAA of Southern Cental Ontario has launched a cannabis education campaign, that’s goal is to educate young drivers on the effects of marijuana. Education, Cannabis, Product Launch, Campaign
CAA Launches Cannabis Education Campaign For Young Drivers
Many Ontario drivers believe there is a need for more eduction about the effects of driving while under the influence of #cannabis. After the legalization of the drug in October 2018, #CAA of Southern Cental Ontario has launched a cannabis education campaign, that’s goal is to educate young drivers on the effects of marijuana.
Ontario has the second highest auto insurance rates in the country, but are they fair prices?  A 2018 report by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, suggests drivers in Ontario over pay for #auto insurance. Country, Insurance Premium, Cheap Car Insurance, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Policy
Ontario Motorists Overpaid $5B Over Five Years For Auto Insurance
Ontario has the second highest auto insurance rates in the country, but are they fair prices? A 2018 report by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, suggests drivers in Ontario over pay for #auto insurance.
Drinks, Disagreement, Accident, Boat, Constitutional Rights
Drinking And Boating Accident Sparks Disagreement Among Judges
Auto Insurance Companies, Bills, Postal
MPP' Bills Aim To End Auto Insurance Postal Code 'Discrimination'
Insurance Industry, Local News, Surveys, Ontario
Fraud Inflating Auto Insurance Rates, Ontario Drivers Say
Police, Vancouver, Ticket, Distracted Driving
Singing Could Get You A Careless Driving Charge
Road Safety, Safety, Road
Road Safety Forums Target Impaired and Distracted Driving
Distractions
Ontario Ramps Up Penalties For Distracted Driving
Coaching, Concussions, Young Athletes, Athletes, Sports Coach, Acting, Child Protection
'Team Up Speak Up' Concussion-spotting Message a Vital One
Prevention, Slip And Fall, Island, Slip
5 Tips To Prevent A Slip and Fall on the Ice
Body Art, Brain Injury, Injury, It Hurts, Body
May Mutter Uses Body Art to Talk About Concussions and Brain Injuries
Council, How To Plan
New Council Needs to Shift Gears on 'Piecemeal' Vision Zero Plan, Road Safety Advocates Say
Surgery, Sound Waves, Ultrasound, Focus
Focused Ultrasounds Allow Scalpel-free Brain Surgery
Police Force, Force
More Ontario Police Forces To Name And Shame Impaired Driving
Paralympics, Disability, Cbc
Canadian Para-cyclist Hopes to Inspire Other People With Disabilities to Get Active
Congratulations to our newest partner, Zev Bergman!   Zev has established himself as a diligent lawyer, skilled negotiator and dedicated mentor (to our growing team). He has appeared as a legal expert on various news outlets and has a passion for personal injury law. Congratulations Zev! We look forward to your continued success. Learn more about Zev Bergman here! Lawyer, Partners, Personal Injury Law, Expert, Saskatchewan, Forward
Congratulations to Our Newest Partner, Zev Bergman
Congratulations to our newest partner, Zev Bergman! Zev has established himself as a diligent lawyer, skilled negotiator and dedicated mentor (to our growing team). He has appeared as a legal expert on various news outlets and has a passion for personal injury law. Congratulations Zev! We look forward to your continued success. Learn more about Zev Bergman here!
Diamond & Diamond lawyer Basil Bansal recently stopped by CTV Morning Live Edmonton to talk about winter safety issues, including how best to prevent #SlipAndFalls, what you should know about liability, and how to be a safe winter driver with the right tires and clean windows for better visibility.  He also discussed when you should contact a #PersonalInjuryLawyer and Injury caps (Alberta's minor injury regulation). Watch the full video here! Winter, Windows, Edmonton, Visibility
Diamond & Diamond lawyer Basil Bansal recently stopped by CTV
Diamond & Diamond lawyer Basil Bansal recently stopped by CTV Morning Live Edmonton to talk about winter safety issues, including how best to prevent #SlipAndFalls, what you should know about liability, and how to be a safe winter driver with the right tires and clean windows for better visibility. He also discussed when you should contact a #PersonalInjuryLawyer and Injury caps (Alberta's minor injury regulation). Watch the full video here!
Diamond & Diamond is happy to welcome our new partner Basil Bansal to our Alberta team!  Basil is a versatile lawyer who has experience in personal injury, contract disputes, construction disputes, debt collections, landlord and tenant disputes, product liability, real estate, and insurance. He strongly believes in local values and looks forward to representing the public in Alberta as a partner at Diamond and Diamond!  Find out more about Basil here. Public, Product Liability, Contract, Diamond, Teams
Diamond & Diamond is happy to welcome our new partner Basil Bansal to our Alberta team!
Diamond & Diamond is happy to welcome our new partner Basil Bansal to our Alberta team! Basil is a versatile lawyer who has experience in personal injury, contract disputes, construction disputes, debt collections, landlord and tenant disputes, product liability, real estate, and insurance. He strongly believes in local values and looks forward to representing the public in Alberta as a partner at Diamond and Diamond! Find out more about Basil here.
Diamond & Diamond is proud to be representing the plaintiff in this case of #MedicalNegligence against Charleswood Long Term Care Home in Winnipeg.  Marlene Greenwood spent the last three years of her life at the care home before passing away in 2017. Concerns her daughter raised about the care her mother was receiving throughout her stay weren't answered by staff, and Greenwood suffered from treatable health issues up until her death that weren't addressed. Click to read more. Long Term Care Homes, Long Term Care, Neglect, Senior Living Facilities, Home Care, Health Issues, Medical
Families sue care homes, alleging neglect contributed to death of loved ones
Diamond & Diamond is proud to be representing the plaintiff in this case of #MedicalNegligence against Charleswood Long Term Care Home in Winnipeg. Marlene Greenwood spent the last three years of her life at the care home before passing away in 2017. Concerns her daughter raised about the care her mother was receiving throughout her stay weren't answered by staff, and Greenwood suffered from treatable health issues up until her death that weren't addressed. Click to read more.
Impaired, Fear, Visions, Driving Days
Eyes on the Road: On the Fear of Driving When Vision Becomes Impaired
New Cars, Offer, Safe, Best, Good Things
The Best Offers on the Safest New Cars