In the recent case of Flowers v Allterrain Contracting Inc., 2017 NSSC 194, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court reviewed the...
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Cerebral Palsy – Are Genetics Involved?
A recent Canadian study has shed new light on Cerebral Palsy and its development in babies and young children....
Renewed calls for widespread use of the Surgical Safety Checklist
Surgical Safety Checklist The Surgical Safety Checklist (SSCL) is a vital tool that was introduced in by the World...
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Highway Accident
On March 8, a serious car-pedestrian accident in Nova Scotia resulted in a portion of a major highway being...
CT Scan Scare Unnerves Patients, Officials
In September, a University of Toronto student received a letter stating that a CT scan that he received may...
Addressing Dental Malpractice Issues in Canada
While many people dread dental procedures due to sensitivities or fears, dental malpractice can be a very real concern...
This is Safe Boating Awareness Week
Recently, the Canadian Minister of Transport and the Parliamentary member representing Bruce — Grey — Owen Sound, kicked off...
Duty to mitigate: Another individual may have caused your injuries, however, as a plaintiff, you have responsibilities as well.
Before we delve into the duty to mitigate, can we put things into context? Before delving into the duty...
Possible Complications from Oxytocin Use
In a study with implications for pregnant women in Nova Scotia, researchers found that administering a drug to induce...
Motor Vehicle Accident – Cap on Damages
You may have heard about a cap on damage awards for motor vehicle accidents. You may be wondering whether...