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concussion
Will Rowan’s Law protect Ontario’s young athletes?
June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada, a time when medical experts, safety advocates, and brain injury lawyers promote programs and support causes dedicated to brain injury research and education. Few people in Ontario have done as much as Kathleen and Gordon...
Ontario Passes Precedent-Setting Legislation to Protect Young Athletes
On March 6, the Province of Ontario announced the passage of Rowan’s Law, a piece of “ground-breaking” legislation that aims to protect the province’s young athletes from head injuries and educate coaches, parents, and teachers on the dangers of concussions. The law,...
Diagnostic test for brain injuries given approval
Brain injuries are a global health issue and a major concern to personal injury lawyers in Ontario. Approximately 10 million people suffer brain injuries each year, including at least 2 million in the United States and as many as 100,000 in Canada. Brain injuries come...