From Impact to Insight: A Brain Injury Case Review 2025

Hear from legal and healthcare experts on injury law, benefits, and real-life care insights.

About this Event

Join us for a dynamic and informative day focused on understanding the complexities of brain injury from a legal, medical, and caregiving perspective.

This unique event brings together legal experts, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to explore critical topics such as:

• Personal injury law
• Accident benefits
• Long-term disability claims
• Multidisciplinary care approaches
• Real-life case reviews and professional insights

Whether you’re a professional in the field or someone personally impacted by brain injury, this event offers valuable knowledge, connections, and community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share, and gain insight—from impact to recovery.

Agenda


🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:40 AM
Registration

🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Personal Injury Lawsuit
Host: Erika Tower - Partner, Lerners LLP

Info: Gain a clearer understanding of what’s involved in a personal injury lawsuit—from initiating a claim to settlement or trial. Erika Tower will walk participants through key steps in the legal process, explain what types of compensation may be available, and offer insights into building a strong case following an injury.

🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM
Accident Benefit Claims
Host: Steven Polak -Partner, Lerners LLP

Info: This session explores Ontario’s accident benefits system and the supports available after a motor vehicle accident. Steven Polak will cover how to access medical and rehabilitative care, income replacement benefits, and strategies to overcome common challenges when filing or managing a claim.

🕑: 11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch & Networking

Info: Enjoy a complimentary lunch while connecting with fellow attendees. During the lunch hour, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit agency tables, learn about local resources, and network with professionals from a variety of community organizations. —Choice of two salads, assorted buns/butter, marinated and grilled chicken served with your choice of sauce, choice of starch, choice of vegetables, choice of rice pilaf or traditional pasta, assorted desserts, assorted pops, coffee & tea, chilled juices.

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Long Term Disability Claims
Host: Sandev Purewal - Partner, Lerners LLP

Info: Sandev Purewal will provide a practical overview of long-term disability (LTD) claims—when to apply, what to do if you’re denied, and when to involve a lawyer. The session will also highlight how LTD works alongside other programs like CPP Disability and WSIB benefits.

🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:35 PM
Care Team Panel: A Multidisciplinary Lens
Host: Jennifer Squibb, Social Worker – Toronto Rehab

Info: Jennifer Squibb is an inpatient Social Worker on the Acquired Brain Injury Unit at Toronto Rehab. She

will share her experience and insights from supporting patients and families during this stage of their Recovery.

🕑: 01:35 PM - 01:50 PM
Care Team Panel: A Multidisciplinary Lens
Host: Hoong Phang, Rehab Therapist – Propel Physio

Info: Hoong Phang is a Registered Physiotherapist and the Managing Director at Propel Physiotherapy. His passion for rehabilitation began as a research student, where he was inspired by the strength and resilience of individuals recovering from injury.


Today, Hoong leads multidisciplinary teams across Propel’s clinics in Etobicoke, Pickering, and Peterborough. He combines hands-on clinical experience with strategic leadership to deliver high-quality, client-focused care.


While overseeing operations and growth, Hoong remains connected to frontline care and is committed to evidence-based, compassionate therapy. His dual role as clinician and leader helps Propel remain at the forefront of rehabilitation services in Ontario.

🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:05 PM
Care Team Panel: A Multidisciplinary Lens
Host: Dr. Michelle O’Brien Psychologist – Lakeridge Health

Info: Dr. Michelle O’Brien is a Clinical Neuropsychologist with approved practice in adult and geriatric neuropsychology. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at York University in 2006 and is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (#4637).


She works at Lakeridge Health, providing neuropsychological assessments across multiple sites. Her experience spans brain injury, stroke, dementia, addiction, and dual diagnoses. Dr. O’Brien is a member of several professional associations and serves on the steering committee of HeadsUp Durham.


Her clinical and research interests include the intersection of brain injury, mental health, substance use, and interpersonal violence.

🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:20 PM
Care Team Panel: A Multidisciplinary Lens
Host: Heather Campbell Campbell Occupational Therapy

Info: Heather Campbell is an occupational therapist and the founder of Campbell Occupational Therapy, a community-based practice supporting clients recovering from brain injuries,

concussions, and other serious injuries and illnesses. With over a decade of experience in hospital and community settings, she helps clients regain independence after brain

injuries, addresses the physical, cognitive, and psycho-emotional impacts of injury on daily function, and helps clients navigate the rehabilitation process. Heather offers a real world perspective on recovery and reintegration, grounded in her commitment to client centred care and functional outcomes.

🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:35 PM
Care Team Panel: A Multidisciplinary Lens
Host: Linda Lowery Caregiver – Heads Up! Durham

Info: Linda Lowery joins us to share her journey as caregiver for her son, Garrett, following his

Catastrophic Brain Injury in 2008.

In 2015, Linda, along with Garrett and her husband, Ted Dionne, founded Heads Up!

Durham, a community mobilization focused on awareness and promotion of Traumatic Brain Injury.

🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Final Questions & Closing Remarks

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