Medical professionals face stressful situations every day. Sometimes their standard of care slips due to fatigue, unexpected situations, or reckless behavior. When this happens, medical mistakes can occur, leading to serious injury or death. The…
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Sellers and manufacturers of products brought to consumer markets are required by law to ensure their products are safe for human use. These laws reflect the basic informal standards and expectations consumers have regarding product…
Dentists have a duty to provide high-quality patient services with safe and effective care. This obligation is called a standard of care and it is defined as the minimum degree of professionalism that dentists must…
The disability system in British Columbia offers financial assistance to employees that experience an illness, injury, or chronic medical condition that prevents them from working. Disability plans are provided by employers as part of your…
Whether you are applying for disability for the first time or have been previously denied, you are not alone. However, it can certainly feel that way trying to complete a long-term disability (LTD) application while…
Slip and fall accidents are major causes of injuries in Canada, especially during the winter months. Dangerous conditions like icy weather can make necessary activities like going to the grocery store hazardous. Thankfully, property owners…
Due to the significant power imbalance between employers and their employees, workers are at risk of mistreatment. One scenario where employees are at risk of being taken advantage of is dismissal from a job. Knowing…
Although circumstances involving medical malpractice or medical negligence can appear very similar, each has major implications for those filing a claim. The evidentiary standards between the two are different but can involve similar sets of…
When filing for long-term disability (LTD) benefits in British Columbia, a doctor’s assessment of your condition is required to determine how an injury or illness impacts your ability to work. This medical assessment, along with…
British Columbian laws establish legal rights for employees who are dismissed from their job. Those rights include receiving sufficient legal notice of dismissal instead of monetary compensation. BC’s Employment Standards Act (ESA), common law, and…