Medical Negligence and Dental Malpractice Law – Making a Claim in BC

By Farouk Jiwa | March 23, 2016 | Comments Off on Medical Negligence and Dental Malpractice Law – Making a Claim in BC

Even though Canada is at the frontline of quality medical and dental care, sometimes mistakes do occur. Medical and dental professionals (including nurses and other health care professionals) must provide an acceptable level of health care that protects their patients from harm. If this duty of care is not met, then the health care practitioner…

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Judge Reduces ICBC Claim by 40% for Failing to Follow Medical Advice

By Farouk Jiwa | March 4, 2016 | Comments Off on Judge Reduces ICBC Claim by 40% for Failing to Follow Medical Advice

If you’ve sustained injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision, your doctor, at some point, will likely recommend that you attend treatment of some sort. Whether it be physiotherapy, chiropractic or massage therapy, active rehabilitation, medications or even psychological counselling, your doctor is recommending these treatments with a view to alleviating your injury…

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