Author: Paul Mitchell, K.C.
Paul’s practice is limited to serious personal injury claims and art law. In his personal injury practice, he acts only on behalf of the injured, with an emphasis on brain…
A vast number of traumatic brain injuries go undiagnosed and untreated, particularly in hospital emergency rooms. According to a University of Washington study, 56 percent of mild traumatic brain injuries went undiagnosed in emergency room visits.
New Underinsured Motorist Protection (UMP) options are now available from ICBC. Learn why you should take advantage of this new option for UMP.
Distracted driving is a huge problem and one that is costing lives. It is now responsible for more motor vehicle deaths than drunk driving.
Incidents of “dooring” are increasing. Both cyclists and drivers need to read this article.
This article explains how ICBC third party liability works, and discusses the factors to consider in choosing how much coverage to buy.
This article deals with the issues surrounding the definition of “Principal Operator” under an ICBC insurance policy, and the risks involved by not naming the correct person.
This form is a concise list of potential symptoms arising from a brain injury or concussion.
A 10-year analysis of approximately 3,000 malpractice complaints and settlements involving surgical “incidents” in Canada has just been released by the Canadian Medical Protective Association.
This event being presented by Brain Trust Canada will be held at The Laurel Packinghouse on May 12, 2016.
After an accident critical evidence from the accident scene can disappear if it is not obtained immediately.
Far too many drivers don’t realize that driving while sleep impaired (drowsy driving) can be just as dangerous as impaired driving. Read the alarming statistics, and then send this article to your family and friends to warn them of the dangers.
Health Canada joins recall with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC), on various bicycle manufacturers and distributors, for bikes sold from 1998 to July 2015.
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