Kotak Personal Injury Law

05/27/2022

Younger workers are stressed, and they want their workplaces to support their full being, including their mental health. In a recent survey, 82% of Gen Z employees said they want their employer to offer mental health days.

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05/27/2022

If a cyclist is injured through no fault of their own, they can sue the at-fault party for damages — whether it's a municipality, construction company or the driver of the other vehicle, Nainesh Kotak tells CHCH News: http://ow.ly/lcv950JiW1c

As the temperature rises and so do gas prices, cycling is becoming increasingly popular. To discuss cyclist liability and insurance we welcomed Nainesh Kotak from Kotak Law.

05/26/2022

Emergency room visits from cycling-related accidents are up by 35% in some Ontario cities. In an interview with CTV News, Nainesh Kotak explains your legal options if you are injured while riding your bike: http://ow.ly/Gw9n50JiVXG

A personal injury lawyer joins Sarah Freemark to talk about how warmer weather means more people getting hurt while exercising.

05/26/2022

Disability insurers often use a failed return to work as an opportunity to terminate benefits. In a recent Healthing article, Nainesh Kotak explains what workers need to know about their insurance policy's recurrent disability clause: http://ow.ly/xqeQ50JcH4l

What happens when returning to your job after a disability fails?

05/26/2022

COVID-19 affects everyone differently, but according to a new large-scale study, some specific groups are at higher risk of severe illness and death: http://ow.ly/Fk4n50JbGeb

05/25/2022

Can a worker experiencing anxiety about the return to a toxic workplace file a disability claim? Nainesh Kotak answers the question in the Globe and Mail’s 9 to 5 column: http://ow.ly/4Ptq50Jh4Kn

Toxic work environments are often the cause or major contributing factor to the anxiety-related symptoms

05/25/2022

Psilocybin (more commonly known as magic mushrooms) could be a viable alternative to conventional depression treatments, according to new research out of the U.K.

An analysis of brain scans from about 60 people receiving treatment for depression shows that psilocybin makes the brain more flexible, working differently to regular antidepressants, even weeks after use.

Researchers say patterns of brain activity in depression can become rigid and restricted, and psilocybin could help the brain to break out of that rut in a way traditional therapies cannot.

People who responded to psilocybin-assisted therapy showed increased brain connectivity not just during their treatment, but up to three weeks afterwards. This opening up effect was associated with people reporting improvements in their depression.

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05/24/2022

Imagine going to the doctor with long COVID symptoms, only to be told it’s “all in your head.” This is the reality for many Black, South Asian and Indigenous patients — and it’s impacting our understanding of the virus, experts say.

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05/20/2022

We are still a full month away from the official start of summer, but unofficially it has never felt closer! Have a great long weekend, everyone!

05/19/2022

After making it through both breast cancer and depression, Manon Charbonneau is using her experience to advocate for change — in individual attitudes, healthcare, and public policy.

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05/18/2022

Cognitive dysfunction is a common side effect of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), and is often identified through lower performance on cognitive tests or reduction in cognitive abilities, like attention and memory.

The thing is, according to a new study, cognitive dysfunction isn’t only a side effect of ADHD.

Many other diagnosable mental disorders — including obsessive compulsive disorder — as well as common mental health symptoms, like anxiety and worry, can also carry a “cognitive price.”

This is important, particularly when evidence shows that doctors frequently prescribe stimulant medication for these types of symptoms, even without a formal ADHD diagnosis. These types of drugs can have a different effect on someone with, say, OCD — resulting in increased irritability and anxiety and, ultimately, exacerbated cognitive dysfunction.

To learn more about this study and the importance of pinpointing the cause of cognitive dysfunction, read the article in the Washington Post: http://ow.ly/a2iq50J5OY0

05/17/2022

Kotak Law is pleased to announce that Nainesh Kotak has been re-elected Chair of the Long-term Disability section of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA). Mr. Kotak has served as an OTLA board member for the past four years and was recently appointed Treasurer.