As of June 1, 2016, the Glasgow Outcome Scale – Extended (GOS-E) Interview is the new assessment measure that, according to the SABS, must be used to evaluate whether adult clients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) meet the catastrophic threshold. The GOS-E is a functional outcome measure that considers the Read more…
Ontario trial lawyers are applauding a recent decision that allows a more liberal interpretation of accident benefits for their most gravely injured clients. https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/appeal-court-frees-catastrophically-injured-from-absurd-kafkaesque-rule/323867#.XfI1lwH8mLg.twitter
In litigating a personal injury case, are you able to estimate the life expectancy of your client? The credibility of your case rests on retaining a physician who is experienced in life and disability underwriting for estimating life expectancy. That’s why the Pain and Disability Assessment Centre (PDAC) uses Dr. Robin Read more…
Medicine is complicated, and in any area of the hospital, unexpected outcomes may occur. Sometimes, these unexpected outcomes are the result of a medical mistake. In the litigation of potential medical negligence, the standards for a qualified expert witness are very high. Your case relies on retaining an expert who Read more…
Has your client suffered a personal injury that caused missed work, a leave of absence or even unemployment? You can now obtain an Income Replacement Benefit (IRB) Accounting Report, fully payable by the insurer and with no impact on your client’s medical rehab cap. The new SABS Regulations (Ont. Reg. Read more…
Sadly, in the Emergency Room, I.C.U. and throughout hospitals and other medical facilities, medical negligence happens. PDAC offers expert medical opinions for medical negligence actions. We have facilitated assessments for litigation lawyers in a variety of disciplines including: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Hand & Wrist Surgery Endocrinology Nephrology Endoscopy/Gastrointestinal Read more…
Dizziness is the second most common complaint, after pain syndromes in MVA clients suffering from head trauma or whiplash injury. Vertigo and imbalance can significantly contribute to patients’ disability and quality of life. Historically, dizziness was considered a subjective complaint that was challenging to measure or document, however objective diagnostic Read more…
Among PDAC’s comprehensive service offerings is the Home Safety and Accessibility Assessment. PDAC’s occupational therapist works with Mitchell Moshenberg of MJM Consulting & Project Management, a leading expert in safe and accessible home design, for assessments, consulting and construction services. Our expert testimony can help you obtain fair compensation for Read more…
Since 1999, the Pain & Disability Assessment Centre (PDAC) has been assisting Ontario personal injury lawyers in handling potential catastrophic cases. The key component of our involvement is the preparation of a Whole Person Cumulative Impairment Rating report in accordance with the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Read more…
In addition to PDAC’s array of medical services, we offer a number of important economic-related reports which complement our medical assessments. Future Care Cost (FCC) Analysis Our occupational therapists, who are also certified life planners, have years of experience preparing Future Care Cost analyses for personal injury cases. Our method Read more…