EXPERTISE 101: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES FOR WRITING AN IME IN QUEBEC Scientific director: Dr. François Sestier In collaboration with Dr. Georges L’Esperance and Dr. Michel Lacerte 2020, Thomson Reuters. ISBN 978-2-89730-662-5. This collaborative textbook covers the medico-legal knowledge that any Quebec medical expert should master at the minimum. This textbook summarizes the training, offered bi-annually since [...]
Dr. Sestier is an expert for CNSST (Quebec WCB) for causation issues and assessment of Permanent Impairment. He testified several times in front of TAT (Tribunal administrative du travail, Previously name CLP ) for injuries arising occurring at work.
Both simple and complex personal injury claims, including assessment of damages, instructed by both claimant and respondent. His predominant area of expertise includes Orthopaedic and Traumatic conditions arising from injuries suffered at Work, with Recreational activities, and in Motor Vehicle Accidents This can include hip knee, back and upper limb injuries Sports law. He is [...]
Medical Negligence claims are complex. The plaintiff or the defendant can be ensured of an informed, well researched, independent and sustainable opinion. Dr. Sestier has been involved in areas as diverse as the following: Ethical questions concerning consent to treatment, failure to warn, wrongful death and loss of chance. Hemodynamic procedures complications Missed diagnoses in [...]
Dr Sestier has represented both the families of deceased and those other interested stakeholders, including: Medical Practitioners, Area Health Authorities, Private Health Care Providers, Insurers, Government Departments, CSST, WCBs, employers, Coroners, SAAQ, Veterans and Army personnel, Prisonners.