Make impairment tests available before legalizing marijuana

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With recent reports showing an increase in drug-impaired driving in Toronto, critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown tells Metro News that he is concerned the federal government will legalize marijuana before technology is available to test for impairment at the roadside. “We’ve had a horrific problem with deaths and injuries on the road because of alcohol and the last […]

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McLeish Orlando releases Accident Benefits Guide

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Litigators and paralegals who need information on Ontario’s complex accident benefits system can now reference a practical guide co-authored by three leading critical injury lawyers at McLeish Orlando LLP, says firm partner, John McLeish. Accident Benefits Guide, written by McLeish, Dale Orlando, and Patrick Brown, all partners of the Toronto firm, was published by LexisNexis in January.

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Distracted walking doesn’t present the same problem as distracted driving

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While accident statistics reflect the impact of distracted driving caused by using a mobile device, at walking speed, a built-in sense of self-preservation has the chance to operate even if a pedestrian is preoccupied, Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown tells Global News. As the article notes, a driver being ‘inattentive’ can mean any number of things, including

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Lawyers should keep ethics in mind when giving second opinion

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When approached to provide second opinions in legal matters, counsel should always act ethically and avoid over-promising results simply to scoop the first lawyer’s client, Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando tells Lawyers Weekly. Also unethical, he tells the legal publication, is specifically advertising the ability to provide second opinions in an effort to attract more clients. When

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McLeish to receive OBA Award of Excellence in Insurance Law

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As he prepares to receive the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) 2016 Award of Excellence in Insurance Law in May, Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish says his “outstanding” clients continue to inspire him. “Our clients have to work through some very difficult circumstances and to be able help them in their journey is very gratifying,” says McLeish, a founding partner

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Criminal charge in daycare death reflects ‘gravity’ of tragedy

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A manslaughter charge in the death of a toddler at an overcrowded Vaughan daycare provides the child’s family at least some solace in acknowledging the “criminal” nature of her death, lawyer Patrick Brown tells the Toronto Star. “The family is pleased that this is something more. It’s substantial. It’s criminal,” says Brown, a partner with McLeish Orlando LLP who represents Eva

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Walking and texting can come with consequences

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Walking down busy city streets with your eyes glued to your phone can have serious — if not deadly — consequences, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Dale Orlando. “Distracted walking has become a real issue,” says Orlando, partner with McLeish Orlando LLP. “While drivers have a duty to keep an eye out for pedestrians, pedestrians also have

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‘Tacky and tasteless’ PI advertising under the microscope

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The Law Society of Upper Canada needs to take action to rein in out-of-control advertising by personal injury lawyers, says Toronto critical injury lawyer John McLeish. “The vast majority of the bar is fed up with tacky and tasteless marketing that breaches the Rules of Professional Conduct,” says McLeish, a partner at McLeish Orlando LLP. The issue

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Toronto photo radar plan a ‘first step’ for keeping cyclists, pedestrians safe

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Toronto Mayor John Tory’s recent request to allow photo radar would be a win for both pedestrians and cyclists, but the city should also consider further measures aimed at reducing speed, Toronto critical injury lawyer Patrick Brown tells Metro News. As the article notes, Tory has formally asked Premier Kathleen Wynne to amend provincial laws to permit photo

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Study examines link between concussion and suicide

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Increased evidence points to a growing understanding of the link between behaviour and cognitive changes after a concussion and the link to suicide, says Toronto critical injury lawyer Salvatore Shaw. A recent study of 235,000 concussion patients found that adults who experience a concussion appear to have a long-term suicide risk three times higher than that

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