Spotlight on Concussions

Every hockey fan is wondering: will Sidney Crosby ever be the same? Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby has been sitting out from the game since January 5, 2011 as a result of suffering a concussion after 2 hits to the head within 4 days. There is still no timetable for his return.

Finally, the sports world is catching up to the position where Gluckstein & Associates LLP, who specializes in brain injuries from car accidents, have been for many years.

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September Auto Insurance Reform

September 1st 2010 has arrived... The build-up, the drama and the wait for the new auto insurance changes is over. The auto reforms and the changes to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule are in place.

Gluckstein & Associates LLP is dedicated to our clients understand these new changes and easing them into this transition.

For further information, please see our newsletter regarding the 7 new regulations, changes to SABs, Tort Claims and more...

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Trail of Evidence

Surf the globe! Find friends. Expand relationships.

With social networking websites, you can:

• express yourself.
• stay connected with others 24/7.
• share personal photos, details, or comments.

BTW: Insurance companies surf too ...
photos you post on Facebook may become evidence used to challenge your personal injury claim.

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Auto Insurance Reform

Highlights of the Government of Ontario’s changes to automobile insurance regulations that will become effective on September 1, 2010. Includes the 7 new regulations, changes to SABs, Tort Claims and more...

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The Pedestrian Enigma

There was something awry in the GTA and the City of Toronto in the month of January. We have all heard the news broadcasts about 14 pedestrian deaths in as little as 15 days. It is a strange phenomenon that comes with a clear-cut warning: PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROAD!

VIEW: The Pedestrian Enigma, February 2010

Compassion Fatigue:
A Syndrome That Affects Us All

Compassion fatigue affects those professionals who, on a regular basis, deal with clients with serious injuries and anyone who is in a “helping” profession. It also affects those who give care in the home to those who cannot care for themselves.

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Auto Insurance Reform 2010

The Ontario Government provides consumers budget choices in Auto Insurance... choices that affect people involved in car accidents.

In the summer of 2010, drivers will be able to purchase a basic auto insurance package with reduced statutory accident benefits.

Unfortunately, drivers who will be most affected will probably opt for basic coverage. Who will be most affected?

Gluckstein & Associates LLP reviews how reductions in accident benefits most negatively affects the non-catastrophically injured.

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Travellers with Disability

Remove barriers! Access travel — getting to your dream destination takes planning, preparation and persistence. This issue :

• Travel Tips from Disability Advocates, Rich & Dianne
• Books on Accessible Travel
• Hotels, Wheelchair-accessible

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Appeal An Unconscionable Wrong

A young woman, Rebecca, was violently struck by a vehicle. The driver was drunk, and subsequently convicted and sent to jail. This, however, did nothing to help Rebecca, her husband and young son, or her parents cope with her catastrophic brain injuries. Gluckstein & Associates LLP set out to ensure that she received her full accident benefit entitlements.

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Is Coma Treatable?

Many of us take for granted the present medical treatment for people in coma. Gluckstein & Associates LLP launched Brain Injury Awareness Month with a conference: "Is COMA Treatable?", featuring keynote speakers who are among the architects setting the standard for new and innovative techniques.

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Accidents on Vacation

While injury on vacation is not a pleasant topic to think about, it does indeed happen. There is much more to consider with regard to one’s legal rights for injuries sustained while outside of Ontario. This article briefly covers some issues relating to personal injuries and interjurisdictional laws involving automobile accidents.

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No more DAC's, PAF's, PPN's ...

Designated Assessment Centres or “DACs” implemented as part of the 1994 changes to the Ontario Insurance Act (Bill 164) were eliminated on March 1, 2006. What does this all mean? Are we better off?

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