After an unseasonably warm fall, temperatures are finally starting to drop. We can’t deny it any longer, winter is...
Category: Personal Injury
When is a radiographic error simply an error and when is it malpractice?
Approximately 4% of radiographic interpretations rendered by radiologists in their daily practice contain errors.[1] Most of these errors however...
Mandatory auto insurance for Nova Scotia drivers
In Nova Scotia, it is mandatory to have auto insurance for all vehicles. The different types of mandatory insurance...
Medical Malpractice and Failing to Disclose
When you go to a physician for treatment of an illness or injury in Nova Scotia, you are placing...
Smartphone recordings of doctors by patients: is this the new norm?
Since the advent of the smartphone, more and more patients are attempting to record visits with their treating physicians....
What causes rollover accidents?
According to America’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, occupants of minivans, SUVs and trucks are at greatest risk of...
Dental Liability in Nova Scotia
Like doctors, dentists may sometimes provide negligent care to the extent that their patients are caused serious harm as...
Social Media is Disclosable Says Nova Scotia Court Decision
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you should be aware that websites such as Facebook, Twitter,...
What is keyhole surgery?
Keyhole surgery, also known as laparoscopic surgery or band aid surgery, is a modern surgical technique in which operations...
Vehicle Recalls in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia vehicle owners will have likely received a recall notice at one time or another. Auto manufacturers send...