A scheduled replay of a past program, with the ability to submit questions.
Personal Injury Law and Practice
Program Chairs
Richard M. Bogoroch
Bogoroch & Associates LLP
Bronwyn Martin
Moodie Mair Walker Lawyers
Get up-to-date and well briefed and join this critical dialogue about vital developments in the ever-evolving field of personal injury law.
Whether you represent plaintiffs or defendants/insurers, get crucial insights and solutions to key challenges in personal injury practice.
Don’t miss this comprehensive update in interesting and engaging topics highly relevant to everyone working in personal injury law. You’ll hear from expert practitioners and the bench about the most important current issues, while also gaining perspectives that will help to better inform your practice as an advocate.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Major proposed reforms to Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure and the potential impact on your practice
The most important recent personal injury cases at trial level and at the Court of Appeal: Analysis and discussion
Critical updates on expert evidence and the delivery of expert reports: best practices and timing
Audit trails and privacy protection in medical malpractice cases
Anatomy of Negligence: an overview of a complex jury trial
How to prove your case: panel discussion on what evidence to bring and how to introduce it, as well as common errors and differences between judge alone vs. jury trials
Court of Appeal advocacy for personal injury cases: key elements to understand and differences from Superior Court
Representing minor clients and clients under disability: the rules and essential practice tips
LAWPRO update: trends and tips for personal injury lawyers
PLUS! Convenient live and online with 120-day after-program access to archived program
Who Should Attend
Personal injury litigators (Plaintiff and Defence/Insurer)
In-house litigation counsel
Litigation paralegals
Litigation law clerks
Insurance lawyers
Insurance professionals (claims examiners/managers) who want to deepen their knowledge of the applicable law
Faculty
Program Chairs
Richard M. Bogoroch
Bogoroch & Associates LLP
Bronwyn Martin
Moodie Mair Walker Lawyers
Instructors
Grant Bodnaryk
Senior Counsel, Travelers Canada
Heidi R. Brown
Bogoroch & Associates LLP
Barbara Legate
Legate Injury Lawyers
Ian Mair
Moodie Mair Walker LLP
Ryan Marinacci
Bogoroch & Associates LLP
Michael Smitiuch
Smitiuch Injury Law
D. Robert Findlay
Findlay Lawyers
“Richard did an amazing job of covering relevant, practical and current issues in a single program.”
Agenda
9:00 a.m. Course Introduction
A brief welcome and overview of the day’s programming and objectives.
9:05 a.m. Major proposed reforms to Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure and the potential impact on PI practice and business
Exploring proposed upcoming changes to Ontario’s civil litigation framework and how they may affect PI lawyers and firms.
Overview of proposed rule amendments
Implications for case management, discovery, and trial prep
Strategic adaptations for plaintiff and defence counsel
Business implications on legal practice
Grant Bodnaryk, Senior Counsel, Travelers Canada
Barbara Legate, Legate Injury Lawyers
9:50 a.m. The most important recent personal injury cases at trial level and at the Court of Appeal
Analyze and discuss the most significant recent decisions shaping personal injury law.
Notable findings from Ontario trial courts and the Court of Appeal
Emerging legal principles and how they affect your practice
Strategic takeaways for future litigation
10:25 a.m. Break
10:40 a.m. Critical updates on expert evidence and the delivery of expert reports
How to avoid pitfalls and maximize the effectiveness of expert reports in PI cases.
Timing requirements and recent rule changes
Selecting and instructing the right expert
Complying with disclosure obligations
Strategies for admissibility and impact
11:15 a.m. Audit trails and privacy protection in medical malpractice cases Ryan Marinacci, Bogoroch & Associates LLP
Gain insight into digital audit trails and maintaining privacy standards in med-mal litigation.
Understanding electronic health record systems
What audit trails can reveal—and conceal
Navigating privacy legislation and consent issues
Practical examples from recent cases
Ryan Marinacci, Bogoroch & Associates LLP
11:45 a.m. Anatomy of a complex jury trial
Break down the structure, challenges, and strategic considerations in conducting a high-stakes jury trial.
Pre-trial motions and jury selection tactics
Presentation of evidence and expert testimony
Managing jury instructions and verdicts
Real-world lessons from complex cases
Michael Smitiuch, Smitiuch Injury Law
12:20 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Proving your case: Evidence, Errors, and Trial Strategy
A practical roundtable discussion by seasoned litigators and judges on building and presenting your case.
What evidence makes or breaks a PI case
Common evidentiary missteps and how to avoid them
Strategic differences: judge-alone vs. jury trials
Ian Mair, Moodie Mair Walker LLP
1:35 p.m. Court of Appeal advocacy for personal injury cases
Master the unique demands of appellate advocacy in personal injury law.
Distinctive features of appellate practice
Crafting persuasive written and oral submissions
Preserving issues for appeal during trial
Recent trends in PI appeals
2:05 p.m. Break
2:20 p.m. Representing minor clients and clients under disability
Understand your duties and risks when representing vulnerable clients.
Rule 7 and relevant case law
Settlement approval process and guardianship issues
Communication and consent challenges
Ethical obligations and best practices
Heidi R. Brown, Bogoroch & Associates LLP
3:00 p.m. LAWPRO update
Get the latest on malpractice claim trends and how to protect yourself and your firm.
Newly licensed regulated professionals within the past 2 years receive 50% off the regular program fee.
Time
Nov 27, 2025 9:00 a.m – 3:30 p.m (ET)
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