Program Chair(s)
Cara L. Boddy
Partner, Evans Philp LLP
Alexander M. Voudouris
Senior Litigator, Pace Law Firm
Do you have the up-to-date knowledge and skills you need to practice Accident Benefits law?
If you work in the Accident Benefits field, you can’t miss this essential annual event. Addressing the key caselaw and administrative/procedural developments that you need for a successful practice, you will receive valuable perspectives from expert practitioners and adjudicators.
Learn from the best! Join the experts in the field of Accident Benefits law in an information-packed day, tackling the latest key developments and pressing issues. If you practice in this unique area, you can’t afford to miss this one-of-a-kind annual update from OPD.
What You’ll Learn
Fully updated in light of developments up to the program date of February 15, covering such topics as:
Review the top cases of the past year and receive a key distillation of what’s important from both Applicant and Defence counsel
Hear about the current state of the law and diagnosis with regard to catastrophic impairments, from both the legal and medical sides
Delve into the ABCs of mediating AB’s
Get the perspective about case conferences, hearings, and reconsiderations from experienced LAT adjudicators
Obtain a thorough summary briefing in:
- Special awards and “Deemed Incurred”
- Reconsiderations- the test, the standard of review, the process
- The Interplay between AB’s and the WSIB
Examine common and vexing ethical and professional issues that arise for AB practitioners
Learn everything you need to know about Attendant Care Benefits
Kamelia Stancheva
Paralegal, Merricks Law Group
“Excellent…gives me not only information about key cases and trends in the industry, but also provides ideas and directions on how to implement strategies in the real world…this seminar has also taught me how to improve the quality of our cases and how to increase the quantum of our settlements”
Who Should Attend
Personal injury lawyers in Ontario
Plaintiff’s/applicant’s lawyers and defendant’s/insurers’ lawyers, including in-house insurance company litigation counsel
Paralegals and litigation law clerks
Insurance adjusters and claims examiners
Accident benefits claims adjudicators
Faculty
Program Chairs
Cara L. Boddy
Partner, Evans Philp LLP
Alexander M. Voudouris
Senior Litigator at Pace Law Firm
Past Instructor List
Dr. Lisa Becker
Omega Medical Associates
Frank Benedetto
Flaherty McCarthy LLP
Charles Gluckstein
Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers
Kevin Griffiths
Evans, Philp LLP
Trevor R. Guy
Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
H. Jason Hickman
Laxton Glass LLP
Dr. Karina Kowal, MD
Former LAT Adjudicator, Mediator – Medicolegal Resolutions
Fabio Longo
Longo Lawyers
Ivan Luxenberg
Malach Fidler Sugar + Luxenberg LLP
Aleksa Pace
Pace Law Firm
Nathalie V. Rosenthall
Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP
Dr. Eleanor White, DC
E.F. White Mediation
Agenda
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Recorded: Feb 15, 2022
$695 + TAX
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Tracy Romanowski
Kahler Law Firm
“Very informative and helpful for utilizing new thoughts and theories in our everyday practice”
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OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
Substantive | 5h 10m |
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Professionalism | 1h 15m |
Total Hours | 6h 25m |
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