ACCIDENT BENEFITS FALL CLASSIC
Date: November 28, 2022 | Length: Full Day 9:00 am - 3:45 pm EST
Where: The Conference Centre at the OBA | 20 Toronto St
Cost: CDL Members $474.60 | Non-Members $593.25
Claims Managers and Adjusters Special Rate: $339.00 (HST Incl.)
contact maryellen@cdlawyers.org to register
Accreditation: Approx 5 hours CPD (to be confirmed post-event)
Chaired by: Michelle T. Friedman, Aviva Trial Lawyers & Alexander M.Voudouris, PaceLaw
Back In-Person! CDL's Annual Fall Classic delves into the dynamic landscape of Ontario Accident Benefits. Learn from the experts on how to navigate the developments as they happen.
Hot AB Cases of 2022 – how do they affect SABS litigation for both sides of the bar? Thomas Hughes, Senior Counsel at ATL Michelle Arzaga, Pace Law Firm
CAT Causation Expert Panel – But For? What do AMA Guides really say re apportionment? Hear a lively discussion between counsel and expert physicians on the test for causation in CAT cases. Greg Gilhooly,McNally Gervan LLP, Plaintiff’s counsel on Sabadash Dr. William Gnam, Psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Paitich, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Need to Know Tips for Litigating at the LAT – Pro tips from both sides of the bar for LAT litigation including case conferences, adjournments and hearings. Adam Wagman, Senior Partner Howie Sacks and Henry LLP Dr. Karina Kowal, Former LAT Adjudicator now with Strigberger Brown Armstrong LLP
Challenging Expert Reports – A right without a remedy? What happens when an insurer does not provide proper medical reasons? How do you pursue or defend such a challenge? Hear an expert review of the issues, case law and LAT rules with a Q & A to follow. Alexander M.Voudouris, Senior Litigator,Pace Law Firm Michelle T.Friedman, Senior Practice Counsel, Aviva Trial Lawyers, Moderator
Chronic Pain Expert Panel – Should chronic pain be diagnosed pursuant to DSM5 or AMA Guides? Hear the experts discuss. Brittany Tinslay, Partner, Flaherty McCarthy LLP
Dr. Sangita Sharma, Medical Practitioner
Dr, Rakesh Jetly, Psychiatrist
Reconsiderations, Judicial Reviews and Appeals – Everything you need to know but were afraid to ask from the perspective of the LAT In-House Counsel. Trevor Guy, Counsel, Tribunals Ontario
Thank you to our Fall Classic Sponsors for their generous support!