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Injured Worker Wins $5 Million Insurance Claim
A few weeks ago, a Canadian judge, Justice Acton of the Queens Bench of Saskatchewan, awarded Luciano Branco $5,000,000. The $4.5 million awarded for punitive and aggravated damages was the largest ever handed out in a Canadian court. CBC Radio’s … Continue reading
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Testing Ontario’s New Accident Benefit Regime
Two cases at the opposite ends of the spectrum Once again, Allen Wynperle is co-chairing the Annual Joint Insurance Seminar for the Hamilton Law Association and Insurance Adjusters’ Association on April 30th. It’s the 27th year for the event, which … Continue reading
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Upcoming Events of Interest – Spring 2013
27th Annual Joint Insurance Seminar April 30, 2013 Hamilton Law Association – Ontario Insurance Adjusters’ Association (Hamilton Chapter) Allen Wynperle is part of the planning and organizing committee. He’s also presenting the Top 10 ABI Cases. Learn more
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New Resources for Concussion Assessment
The 2012 Zurich Concussion in Sport Conference also resulted in updated resources for the diagnosis and assessment of concussions. Concussion Recognition Tool (CRT) Sports Concussion Assessment Tool V3 (SCAT3) SCAT3 for children 5-12, in recognition that diagnosis and care for … Continue reading
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New Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport
Last November, world experts in sports-related concussions gathered at the 2012 Zurich Concussion in Sport Conference. The organizers included the International Ice Hockey Federation, FIFA, and the International Olympic Committee, with participants from highly recognized sports organizations, e.g. NHL and … Continue reading
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Concussions guidelines for school boards
Until recently, many concussions caused by a blow to the head were categorized as “mild” traumatic brain injuries. Not long ago, such injuries weren’t considered serious as long as there wasn’t other signs of trauma (i.e. loss of consciousness or … Continue reading
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Before You Take That Dream Vacation Protect Yourself
We’ve all read these stories in the paper and shuddered at the facts. Someone plans a sunny vacation getaway in a tropical paradise and the unthinkable happens—he or she is seriously injured. If the accident had happened at a holiday … Continue reading
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Community Outreach – No Limits
CPA Hamilton – Peer Support Program Wynperle Law, through our sponsorship of CPA Hamilton Peer Support, is very proud to be able to be part of ensuring that this vital program is available to all those who need it. Immediately … Continue reading
Take Note, Healthcare Professionals
Additional Requirements for Health Claims for Auto Insurance and Changes to Certain Accident Benefit Claim Forms The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is highlighting changes regarding the use of accident benefit claim forms in the Health Claims for Auto … Continue reading
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Upcoming Events of Interest – Fall 2012
Take Our Kids to Work Day November 7, 2012 Grade 9 students across Ontario Learn more from the Learning Partnership
Welcome Aaron Weinroth
Welcome to our new articling student, Aaron Weinroth. Aaron is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Law and has joined Wynperle Law for the 2012/2013 articling period. Aaron, we wish you the best successes over the … Continue reading
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Congratulations Laura on your call to the Bar of Ontario!
All of your friends at Wynperle Law wish you the best of luck and continued success as you embark on your legal career!
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What caused an injury and when do benefits incur?
For years, judges, lawyers and healthcare experts have struggled with the question of whether or not a motor vehicle accident has caused a person to be disabled. This becomes particularly complicated when a person has been injured in more than … Continue reading
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Tagged Accident Benefit Cases, Accident Benefit Law, Allen Wynperle, Car Accident, Complete Inability, Hamilton Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, Motor Vehicle Collision, Ontario Court of Appeal, Personal Injury Hamilton, Personal Injury Law Brantford, SAB, Wynperle Law
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CONGRATULATIONS TO LAURA!!!
All of us at Wynperle Law would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Student at Law – Laura McCracken who recently passed the Ontario Bar Examinations. Well done Laura! Laura is from the seaside town of Largs in … Continue reading
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Community Outreach “Y?” Of Course!
At Wynperle Law we’re committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. I’ve been a member of the Hamilton YMCA (“Y”) for well over a decade. It’s not just a gym; it’s a community. I have … Continue reading
Posted in Community Outreach, Newsletter May 2012
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Upcoming Events of Interest – Spring/Summer 2012
HLA 12th Annual Advocacy Conference (Co-Chaired by our own Allen Wynperle) May 3, 2012 Hamilton Convention Centre – Chedoke Room A Learn More Sound of Music Festival June 14 – 17 Various Venues Burlington, ON More Info OTLA 2012 Spring … Continue reading
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Pre-Approved Retainer Agreements for the Disabled and Minors
Representing a minor plaintiff and/or a person with a disability is different than representing a competent adult, specifically in the matter of initial retainers, and obtaining approval of the settlement. Everything must be done to ensure that the best interests … Continue reading
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Chronic Pain, Real or Imagined? It’s a Matter of Rights and Freedoms.
When someone is injured in a motor vehicle collision, you are entitled to benefits through Ontario’s standard auto insurance policy benefits regardless of who is at fault. These benefits are defined by the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) under Ontario’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Accident Benefit Cases, Accident Benefit Law, Allen Wynperle, Canadian Charter of Rights, Car Accident, Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Disability, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Complete Inability, Hamilton Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, Motor Vehicle Collision, Personal Injury Hamilton, Personal Injury Law Brantford, SAB, Wynperle Law
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Interpreting “Catastrophic Impairment”
Rehabilitation and clinical physiologist, Dr. Brian Levitt, Psy.D., C.Psych., recently provided a convincing analysis of the method health professionals should be using to determine whether a victim of a car accident has suffered a “marked impairment” in accordance with s.2(1.1)(g) … Continue reading
Posted in Newsletter February 2012, Spotlight
Tagged Dr. Brian Levitt, Personal Injury Hamilton, SAB, Wynperle Law
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Upcoming Events of Interest – Winter/Spring 2012
2012 Winter Convention American Association for Justice February 11 – 15, 2012 Arizona Bilmore Hotel, Phoenix Learn More
Posted in Newsletter February 2012, Upcoming Events
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27th annual Christmas Miracle
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” (Winston Churchill) We would like to say thank you to all the wonderful individuals who joined The Wynperle Law family and our partners in … Continue reading
The Holiday Season – A Time For Giving
Wynperle Law partners with 102.9 K-Lite FM, 1150 CKOC and 820 CHAM to host the Christmas Miracle. It’s that time of year again, chestnuts roasting, Jack Frost nipping. The Holiday season is upon us with many social gatherings to go … Continue reading
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