2011-08-02T00:00:00-04:00 Zend_Feed_Writer http://www.contelawyers.ca/news 2011-08-02T00:00:00-04:00 2011-08-02T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.contelawyers.ca/news/20110802/lakeridge-health-whitby (LHW) reopened as a specialty hospital in March almost four years after an electrical fire closed its doors. LHW, on Gordon Street, is back in business providing: Dialysis, Complex Continuing Care, Palliative Care, Respiratory Rehabilitation and Ambulatory Rehabilitation for patients that experienced a stroke, brain injury, paralysis, or joint replacements. The Positive Care Clinic, Diabetes Program and the Durham Region Diabetes Network are also key areas of care in this facility for those living throughout Durham. These services that the Foundation raises money for are unique! They directly impact the overall health care delivered throughout Durham and are housed in a local facility embraced by the Whitby community. "Our hospital is special; there is no doubt about it. The model of care that is delivered is based on the belief that a Doctor cannot do it alone. While here, a patient’s care is part of their journey … not their destination," says Dr. Park, Medical Director of Post Acute Specialty Services (PASS). The Foundation partners with Dr. Park and the Capital Planning team to understand the intricate details of each patient`s care and then fundraises within the Durham region to meet those needs and provide program sustainability. Please click the link below to learn more about the Foundation and how you can support this regional resource and the patients. www.lhwf.ca 2011-06-03T00:00:00-04:00 2011-06-03T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.contelawyers.ca/news/20110603/conte-and-associates-supports-the-relay-for-life The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back in the hope of finding a cure for this terrible disease.   Join us in our Support in our fight against Cancer by clicking the link below. http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFL_ON_odd_?team_id=245975&pg=team&fr_id=8745 2010-10-26T00:00:00-04:00 2010-10-26T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.contelawyers.ca/news/20101026/pixelcarve-wins-more-w3-awards-for-conte-and-associates Pixelcarve Inc. was selected as a Silver Winner in 2 categories this year for 2 websites:  Conte & Associates for Law & Legal Services, and Pixelcarve.com !!! Great Job Guys!! http://pixelcarve.com/blog/awards/2010/10/25/pixelcarve-wins-2-more-w3-awards-for-conte-associates-pixelcarve-com/   2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00 2009-09-01T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.contelawyers.ca/news/20090901/new-insurance-changes-september-1-2010 The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) highlights transition rules for accident benefit claims under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule - Effective September 1, 2010. Everyone should review and understand the changes coming to their motor vehicle insurance policies and their reduced coverage. 2009-07-09T00:00:00-04:00 2009-07-09T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.contelawyers.ca/news/20090709/driver-with-charges-can-they-sue Conte & Associates was successful when a Court held a mere issuance and conviction of a traffic violation does not in and of itself disentitle a Plaintiff from pursuing a civil action due to injuries sustained in a car accident.  A Plaintiff is not precluded from leading or giving evidence about the Defendant's driving to decide if the accident was the sole responsibility of one or both parties. 2006-09-12T00:00:00-04:00 2006-09-12T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.contelawyers.ca/news/20060912/appeal-successful Arbitrator Makepeace agrees with our position on this Appeal that where a claimant resides in a chronic care or long-term facility, s.16 of the SABS-1996 requires the insurer to pay attendant care benefits for services provided by an aide or attendant as well as any co-payment fees charged by the facility. Plaintiffs were found to be entitled to attendant care while in hospital. http://fsco-arctics.fsco.gov.on.ca/disputeresolution/arbdocs.nsf/7b723ec54db05f698525682d00521b28/857d21b2346235748525724b00607895?OpenDocument&Highlight=0%2Cbellavia 2006-09-09T00:00:00-04:00 2006-09-09T00:00:00-04:00 http://www.contelawyers.ca/news/20060909/ontario-court-of-appeal-success The Ontario Court of Appeal agrees with our position that the finding of a CAT DAC is binding on the insured and the insurer and subject to the determination of a dispute in accordance with sections 279 to 283 of the Insurance Act relating to whether the impairment is a catastrophic impairment. DACs were later eliminated from our legislation. http://www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc/2006/2006canlii30212/2006canlii30212.html