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December 20th, 2009

Mandatory Helmets for Recreational Ice Skaters: Brain Injury Prevention

I noticed an interesting story in the latest newsletter from the Brain Injury Association of Canada
Hockey Helmets Mandatory for All Skaters

Dalhousie’s Memorial Arena is introducing a new rule that comes into effect January 1, 2010 that will require all skaters to wear CSA-approved hockey helmets during all skating sessions held at Dalhousie.

Skating More Dangerous than Bicycling or Skateboarding

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December 18th, 2009

Court of Appeal Confirms Minor Injury Cap – NDP to Repeal Cap Law

by John McKiggan

Whirlwind Week for Auto Accident Victims

It’s been quite a week for anyone interested in Nova Scotia’s automobile insurance minor injury cap.

Court of Appeal Decision

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December 16th, 2009

Head Injuries the Result of “Culture” Within the Sports

by John McKiggan

Head Injury Seminar

Hockey Canada is conducting its 2009 concussion seminar in Regina this week. The seminar, being staged jointly by Hockey Canada and the Dr. Tom Pashby Sports Safety Fund invites hockey player, parents, team managers, therapists, coaches and trainers, physicians and other medical professionals to receive up to date information on the diagnosis, treatment and return to play protocol for players who suffer from a concussion.

Concussions a Problem in Hockey

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December 14th, 2009

What is a “Discovery”? Halifax Personal Injury Lawyer Explains

by John McKiggan

The Discovery Process

One of the most important steps in any personally injury claim is the oral discovery. If you file a lawsuit for compensation for personal injuries you will be required to testify about your knowledge of the event that lead to the lawsuit and your knowledge of the injuries that you have suffered.

In other words; what happened? How badly were you injured? How have the injuries effected your life?

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December 11th, 2009

Research May Show How to Heal Brain Injuries

by John McKiggan

A new study out of Boston Children’s Hospital published in the December issue of the journal Neuron shows that injured nerve fibers (axons) can regenerate when certain genes are deleted.

Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Usually Permanent

Victims of brain injury and spinal cord injury often suffer permanent and catastrophic injuries because their damaged nerve axons cannot regenerate. However, a team from the neurobiology centre at the Children’s Hospital of Boston indicates that axon regeneration is inhibited by certain genes.

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November 18th, 2009

Parents Cannot Waive Children’s Right to Sue for Negligence

by John McKiggan

Parental Waivers Not Worth the Paper They Are Printed On?

In what appears to be the first ruling of its kind in Canada, the British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that parents cannot waive their children’s rights to sue for negligence when the child is injured as a result of participating in recreational or sports activities.

In Wong v. Lock’s Martial Arts Centre Inc, Justice Willcock held that British Columbia’s Infants Act:

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November 18th, 2009

John McKiggan Elected as Vice President of Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association

by John McKiggan

On Saturday November 14, 2009, I was honoured to be elected as the Vice President of the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association (APTLA).

APTLA is an organization dedicated to obtaining legal redress for those who have suffered injury or injustice.

APTLA was founded 10 years ago to help protect the rights of innocent citizens. In these challenging times of tort reform, the rights of innocent victims are being ripped away to increase the profits of insurance companies, and the need for a strong clear voice to speak up for the vulnerable is greater than ever.

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November 12th, 2009