Publications

Few medical diagnoses have engendered as much controversy as fibromyalgia. Among doctors, lawyers and health care professionals, lines have been drawn as to the existence of this condition. As a lawyer who represents fibromyalgia survivors and their families, I can…

This paper reviews the framework for acting for persons under disability and to assist counsel and the insurer in understanding the myriad rules and procedures which inform and govern this aspect of the law. Review this article for more information…

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Excerpt Judicial Treatment of Pain-Associated Disorders Cases involving pain-associated disorders, whether in the context of a tort action, accident benefits claim or long-term disability action, present difficult and unique challenges, not only because of the complexities of this medical condition…

This paper reviews a recent case from British Columbia in which the cap on general damages was unsuccessfully challenged and will then consider some recent case law assessing future pecuniary losses. It then turns to a consideration of the court’s…

Agreements are powerful and extraordinary tools to achieve settlement. In recent years, with complex multi-party litigation becoming increasingly common, these agreements have performed an indispensable role in the pursuit of justice for injured victims by guaranteeing a minimum result, reducing…

Introduction The world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it. Helen Keller The greatest evil is physical pain. St. Augustine The subject of pain remains an elusive and controversial one, largely due to its subjective experience,…

Introduction Principally, the key factors in the assessment of Family Law Act claims in a personal injury action, and for the purpose of this paper, a medical malpractice action, are the extent and duration of the loss, and the valuation…