It’s no secret that residents of long-term care facilities have borne the brunt of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario. The nursing home negligence lawyers at Will Davidson LLP have been on front lines of this devastating event, representing nursing home residents and the families of nursing home residents who have been affected …
Why Bill 218 to Protect Nursing Homes from COVID Liability is a Mistake Read More »
The first wave of COVID-19 in Canada devastated the country’s long-term care and nursing homes. Nationwide, Canadians older than 60 accounted for 96 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths; 80 per cent of all deaths occurred in long-term care facilities. The tragic numbers laid bare that nursing homes in many provinces, including Ontario, are ill-equipped …
Are Canadian Nursing Homes Prepared for a Second Wave of COVID-19? Read More »
Long-term care facilities are ground zero in the fight against COVID-19 in Canada. Unfortunately, some facilities are losing the battle. As of mid-April, nearly half of all Canadian COVID-19 deaths occurred in long-term care residences. That figure has caused concern among healthcare experts, patients’ rights advocates, and nursing home negligence lawyers. In Quebec, where more …
