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Feb 18, 2016

Should the hockey body-checking age be raised to protect young heads and spines?

A recent CBC article discussed the findings of a recent survey of hockey fans and parents who were said to support raising the age when body...

Feb 12, 2016

Auditor General's report details delays for CPP disability payments

A recent CBC article discusses the Auditor General's recent finding that processing times for Canada Pension Plan payments has been taking on...

Jan 12, 2016

Attention drivers and cyclists in Ontario: be careful at that pedestrian crossover!

Did you know that you must allow pedestrians to fully cross the street at crossovers before driving through the crossing? The law, which came into ...

Dec 2, 2015

From tragedy to triumph

The inspiring story of one accident victim’s road to the national sledge hockey team Accident victims and their loved ones know tha...

Nov 17, 2015

Parents beware! The risk of concussion in sports

Enrolling a child in a sport program at school or in the community can be a very rewarding experience for any parent. However with the risk of conc...

Oct 29, 2015

Juan Carranza presents on advocating for the vulnerable in times of austerity at the recent William Osler diversity conference

Carranza LLP was proud to attend, sponsor and participate in William Osler Health System's Diversity Conference last month, entitled Equity, E...

Oct 27, 2015

Halloween safety tips

This Saturday night will see many children on the streets at dusk and after it gets dark. What can we do to make sure they are safe? If you hav...

Oct 14, 2015

Autumn is upon us – tips for outdoor activities and driving

Autumn means several beautiful things, like colourful foliage, delicious turkey, pumpkin pie, hot drinks and nice and comfy sweaters...

Aug 21, 2015

Tips for keeping calm in heavy traffic

One of the most challenging experiences as a driver is having to navigate through heavy traffic. The continuous slowdown can be frustrating and s...

Jul 9, 2015

Pedestrian & Cyclist safety in Toronto

Most people are aware that there seems to have been a spate of pedestrian and cyclist injuries and even deaths recently, such as this recent i...

Jun 9, 2015

Stay safe and have a fun summer

With the school year wrapping up and summer just on the horizon, it's a great time of year to remind ourselves and our children about how to stay s...

Jun 4, 2015

The new distracted driving bill - what you need to know

by: Maria Capulong As you may have heard, Ontario just passed Bill 31 which introduces several updates to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and is sc...

Jun 4, 2015

When Dieting Really is a Pain

Anyone who has been involved in a serious accident will tell you: it changes everything. The trauma you experience following an accident even affec...

May 27, 2015

What should you do if you're involved in a collision?

If you or your loved one is in a car accident, remember to follow these steps: Get, and keep, contact information from parties involved. Write...

May 11, 2015

Distracted Driving - get the facts

Distracted driving is now the leading cause of death on the roads in Ontario (followed by impaired driving and speeding) (via OPP). What ...

Jan 8, 2015

Why the new prejudgment interest rate should matter to you

On the first of this year, a little known portion of a recently passed provincial bill took effect, and it is not good news for accident victims in...

Nov 25, 2014

Victim who was hit by a parking garage arm is entitled to accident benefits

by Anu Bakshi A recent case found that the definition of an "accident" for the purposes of receiving accident benefits has been expanded to include...

Sep 26, 2014

Diversity & Health Conference - Avoiding Cultural Malpractice and Promoting Quality Care

What is cultural malpractice? And how do we achieve its opposite, cultural competence, and promote the highest quality care? Those were the primary...

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Sep 24, 2014

Carranza team competes in SCI Wheelchair Relay Challenge

"The experts here are the ones using wheelchairs."  That is how Bill Adair, the CEO of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario described the 2014 Wheelchai...

Sep 3, 2014

Back to school tips (even if you're not a student or a parent!)

This week marks the return to school for most children and older students - and with it the excitement, anticipation, and hectic mornings of readju...

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