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Cervical Myelopathy and Workers’ Compensation
Abuse: Appeal regarding diminution of earning capacity.
Kawicki v Trustees of the Marist Brothers t/as Marist Brothers Sydney Province [2026] NSWCA 220 (Link to Caselaw).
HEADNOTE
The appellant, Mr Tadeusz Kawicki, alleged that he was the victim of both sexual abuse and physical abuse while he
Split SCC: Anesthesiologist must pay $12M for brain damage after C-section
The high court clarified the test for establishing responsibility for injuries caused by negligence
Five Sickened with E. coli – Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm Petting Zoo Closed
Petting zoos and E. coli. Here we go again.
The Will County Health Department (Joliet, Illinois) is investigating five laboratory-confirmed cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that may be connected to visits to Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen.
Why VCF Claims Are Denied and Why the Reason Matters
A denial from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) can be upsetting, particularly when you are already dealing with cancer or another serious illness. But a denial does not always mean the VCF has decided that you were not
How Medical Negligence Claims Work: A Step-by-Step Guide
When a healthcare provider’s actions fall short of accepted medical standards and cause harm to a patient, the result can be devastating physically, emotionally, and financially. Understanding how medical negligence claims progress from initial suspicion to potential resolution empowers patients
“I Need A Doctor Who Takes Workers Compensation Cases”
How to find a doctor who will provide care for injured workers in their workers compensation claim. Best Illinois doctors for work injuries, hear what top work comp lawyers in Chicago think.
Child-Resistant Packaging Preemption
Readers of this space know we pay close attention to how courts handle preemption in product cases. This week, we stumbled across a new-to-us variation, by virtue of the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act (“PPPA”), 15 U.S.C. § 1471, et
Hit by a Company Vehicle While the Driver Was on the Clock
A work truck ran a light while the driver was on the job. Can I claim against the company? Usually, yes. Under Texas law, an employer is responsible for an employee’s careless driving when the employee was acting within the
Ontario Superior Court upholds motor vehicle accident settlements despite family’s objections
Court finds abuse of process and restricts former lawyer’s role pending settlement approval