Van Dyke Injury Law Blog

July 7, 2017

Was Door-to-Door Salesperson on Lunch Break Still Working for WSIB Purposes?

In a recent WSIB case, an interesting issue arose as to whether a commissioned door-to-door salesperson, who was hit by a car while crossing the street on his lunch break, was acting “in the course of his employment” within the meaning of the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (the WSIA). The car that […]

June 21, 2017

Using Expert Evidence in Medical Malpractice Claims

In a recent medical malpractice case involving an allegedly-botched hernia operation, the court looked closely at the role of Expert witnesses at trial, and the nature of the evidence they are required to give when evaluating whether the performing surgeon fell below the legal standard of care. The court’s comments are important, because they pertain […]

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