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Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
No matter how careful you are, accidents happen. You may be involved in a car accident or slip and fall on a sidewalk or in a store. Other common forms of injuries include those on public transit, in ...Read Full Story -
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
If you have suffered harm due to another party's negligence or intentional actions, you should contact a personal injury lawyer. Personal injury law is a branch of civil law that deals with the lega...Read Full Story -
Resources for Parents Navigating a Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis
Each year, between 1,800 to 2,200 children in Canada are newly diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP). While a formal diagnosis can provide some comfort to a child's loved ones - "at least we know what we...Read Full Story -
2 Gluckstein Lawyers Nominated in Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada - Vote Today
We are thrilled to share that Richard Halpern and Simona Jellinek are nominees in the Changemakers Category for the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers!This prestigious nomination cele...Read Full Story -
What Constitutes a Personal Injury
A personal injury is when a person’s body, mind or emotions are damaged due to the negligence or intentional actions of another party. It is not limited to physical injuries but encompasses a wide ran...Read Full Story -
Understanding Cerebral Palsy: Causes and Treatments
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle tone, and posture. It is the most common motor disability in childhood, arising from damage to the brain before, during, or...Read Full Story -
When the Immune System’s First Fight Isn’t Fair: Newborn Infections
“Congratulations! You have a healthy baby!” These are the words expectant parents hope to hear from a medical professional after the birth of their baby. Unfortunately, not all new parents will receiv...Read Full Story -
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
December 3rd marks the annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day promotes the rights and well-being of disabled people and raises awareness about the challenges...Read Full Story -
After the Settlement: A Guide for Personal Injury Clients
“Mind the gap.” You’ve probably seen this type of warning before. It alerts you that there is a potential hazard - a void - on your path. Stepping over the gap or finding a way around it can be tricky...Read Full Story -
Raising Awareness of Early Arrivals: World Prematurity Day
When soon-to-be parents learn they are expecting, they usually eagerly anticipate the arrival of the newest addition to their families. But while many of us simply ‘can’t wait’ to meet our newborns, a...Read Full Story -
11 Gluckstein Lawyers Shine in The 2024 Editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and The Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in Canada™.
Gluckstein Lawyers is thrilled to announce that 11 of our esteemed lawyers have been recognized in the prestigious 2024 Editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and The Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in C...Read Full Story -
These Things Don’t Always Just Happen: Empowering Parents of Children with Birth Injuries
“I’m so sorry. We did everything we could, but sometimes these things just happen.” These are words no one ever wants to hear from a doctor. But they can be particularly painful for new parents or peo...Read Full Story -
Managing expectations: What will a birth injury settlement mean for your family?
Life, of course, does not always go according to plan, and I know this to be true. Sometimes when we’re thrown off course, we can adapt quite easily and forge ahead. Other times, a major event will ir...Read Full Story -
Can you file a medical malpractice lawsuit without a lawyer?
The short answer is you shouldn’t With the huge amount of information accessible on the internet, some who believe they have been injured through medical malpractice wish to explore pursuing a claim w...Read Full Story -
What to Expect When You’re (Imminently) Expecting: The Stages of Labour
After months of anticipation during a pregnancy, the first signs of labour can bring both relief and worry. There is relief in knowing the long wait will soon be over. But there may be worry about whe...Read Full Story -
Unexpectedly Early: Supporting Premature Babies & Their Families
Timing is everything when it comes to a pregnancy. From choosing an opportune time in your life to plan a pregnancy, to using an ovulation calendar to determine a window when fertility is highest, to ...Read Full Story -
Financial impact of raising a child with Cerebral Palsy
The moment you become a parent, you begin to appreciate that life as you have known it will never be the same. Nevertheless, it often takes time to realize just how much change is about to come. This ...Read Full Story -
Are you hesitant to call a lawyer about your child’s injury?
Reaching out to a lawyer can be a difficult thing to do. Surprised to hear a medical malpractice lawyer say this? Before attending law school, I did not know any lawyers and had a stereotypical image ...Read Full Story -
Placental abruption: When a fetal-maternal link is at risk
“Oh no… something is wrong.” When these words suddenly enter your mind or spill out of your mouth, there is usually good reason to worry – especially when you’re pregnant. Severe complications during ...Read Full Story -
We are Honoured to be included in The Best Lawyers® in Canada 2023
Congratulations to our nine Gluckstein Lawyers who have been selected for The Best Lawyers® in Canada 2023! We are excited to announce the addition of Jan Marin, Simona Jellinek, Erin Ellis ...Read Full Story -
Causes and outcomes of Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
At Gluckstein Personal Injury lawyers, we are privileged to be consulted by parents of children with neurological disabilities. Many of these children have been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, also cal...Read Full Story -
Our New Website Positions Gluckstein Lawyers as a ‘Thought Leader and an Information Provider’
Websites have proven their worth as a means to establish an online presence. They are the virtual storefronts of a business enterprise with the chief aim of converting visitors to consumers. A website...Read Full Story -
A Duty of Care to a Non-Existent Person?
Proving that a doctor owes a duty of care to their patient is a fundamental part of a medical malpractice case. Where there is no duty of care, there can be no liability for damages.Establishing that...Read Full Story -
Baby Formula Linked to Devastating Bacterial Disease in Premature Babies
As the mother of a premature baby, I learned during our time in the NICU about some of the complications that can occur with infants born before 36 weeks. Those complications are amplified for babies ...Read Full Story