Why Mandatory Helmet Laws are Still Good for Provinces

Laws are often a reflection of public opinion. Government should be a leader in saving lives and preventing brain injury with mandatory helmet legislation.

Minister’s Response to CARS News Conference Lacking

Minister Nick McGraw's reponse to the CARS news conference on May 13, 2013 lacked substance and missed the point.

Minister Misses Point of CARS Task Force Demand

The Telegram reported from the CARS news conference May 13th that CARS calls for a steering committee. This is not true. It calls for a task force.

An Update from SOPAC

SOPAC lobbies government to protect the driving public from moose vehicle collisions. Founder and Co-Chair Eugene Nippard gives an update on

Safety Services NL Gives Traffic Safety Tips

Here are traffic safety tips from Safety Services Newfoundland and Labrador, a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of injuries and fatalities.

How Government Needs to Imrove Auto Insurance in NL

Lawyer Ches Crosbie explains why and how the NL Government needs to update mandatory insurance requires.

How Can the Province Reduce Rate of Serious and Non-Serious Collisions?

The provincial government has "failed miserably" at protecting the travelling public. A straight forward solution is to use fences along the roads in NL.

It's Time to Take Action

These are the major points that emerged from the CARS news conference on Monday May 13, 2013.

UN Road Safety Week: When Will NL Government Take Action?

When will the NL government take action on Road safety? The WHO is urging governments to do something and May 6th-12th marks UN Road Safety Week.

Time to Stop Complaining and Do Something: Auto Accidents Out of Control

All of us Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have to take action to reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents on our roads.

Surgical Checklists: a "no-brainer"

Avoiding unnecessary complications by using simple surgical checklists only recently being used in Newfoundland hospitals.

Canadian Lawyer picks 10 Best Personal Injury Boutiques

My good friend Ray Wagner and his firm Wagners in Halifax, Nova Scotic selected by Canadian Lawyer magazine as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Boutiques in Canada.

Ches Crosbie Barristers recognized as local litigation star

Ches Crosbie Barristers recognized as local litigation star

Is big pharma too big to punish?

Is the law inadequate to control wealthy pharmaceutical companies?

Ches Crosbie firm settles case over Bextra

A national class action settlement against a big pharmaceutical company satisfying for St. John's law firm.

Questions and Answers on Moose Vehicle Collisions

Personal injury lawyer Ches Crosbie answers interesting questions about the Moose Class Action and moose vehicle collision mitigation.

Cabinet Decision on Moose Vehicle Mitigation Goes Missing in Action

Can important policy decisions be made by Government and not be documented?

Litigation Loans for Personal Injury Clients: Buyer Beware!

Does an insurance company have to reimburse me for interest on loans to cover my bills?

Ches Crosbie Barristers Named Top 50 Personal Injury Law Firm

Small Newfoundland law firm recognized as one of the the Top 50 personal injury firms in Canada

Cabinet Decisions in Moose Case Go Missing in Action

Class action lawyer Ches Crosbie surprised by by lack of Cabinet records.

Conspiracy of Silence Bars Access to Justice in Medical Cases

CanLNC Experts is a physician-finding service that assists lawyers in locating qualified experts to support their client's injury cases.

Battle of the Experts

Expert evidence is crucial for lawyers in getting a good result in court for their injured clients.

Personal Injury Advertising in Canada: Best Interests of the Public?

Lawyers ads should not be the only decision used to choose the lawyer that is right for your case.

Access to Justice in Hospital and Medical Class Actions (Part 4)

This is the final part of my paper on whether class action proceedings improve access to justice in difficult cases.

Do-it-yourself legal claims have pitfalls

While not every personal injury claim needs a lawyer, it may still be wise to seek legal advice to avoid mistakes in an injury claim.