Boating Accident Law in Ontario It’s finally here…Summer and that means lots of time outside and for many lots of time on the water. What many people do not know is that when it comes to driving a boat, there are many similarities to driving a car. A boat is considered to be a motor […]
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Trampoline Accidents and Personal Injuries Trampolines. Are they fun? Yes. Are they a novelty? Yes. Are they safe? In my opinion, no. There are many reasons why I would recommend keeping your children off recreational trampolines. Typically most trampoline accidents and injuries occur when there is more than one user. Often times there is more […]
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The simple answer is yes, it can. In a personal injury lawsuit in Ontario, the plaintiff and the Defendant serve the affidavit of documents to each other ahead of time (there are strict timelines that need to be adhered to in terms of timelines) and then both sides review all the documents and prepare for […]
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As a personal injury lawyer, I meet daily with people and give them advice on how best to proceed with their lawsuits and accident benefits insurance claims. Sometimes, I meet with people who have been working with their insurance company and are suddenly offered a settlement amount and don’t know what to do. Typically people […]
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Ottawa has seen its fair share of changes in the weather lately. Last week, we received dozens of phone calls related to slip and fall accidents on either private property or public property. Many streets in Ottawa were like skating rinks last week. Not only the roads were slippery, but the sidewalks were also a […]
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Can you be fined for failing to stop in a private parking lot? Can you be fined for speeding in a private parking lot? What happens when there is a car accident on private property? Should the police be contacted? Should a police report be made? If this parking lot was in Ontario, the rules […]
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We are so lucky to be able to be in a profession where we are able to help make people’s lives better. Most of our clients have had traumatic accidents in their lives and we are able to help them rebuild their lives following their accident. Oftentimes, it is not just our clients that we are […]
What injuries are deemed a catastrophic injury? What is the definition of a catastrophic injury? Well, it has changed and changed for the better…In an interesting case Pastore v. Aviva Canada, the Court of Appeal of Ontario ruled that an injured victim does not need to be markedly impaired in more than one area of life […]
If you have been in an accident in Ontario and are injured, you will most likely need to access your Ontario accident benefits. Ontario accident benefits are provided through your insurance company or the insurance company of another vehicle involved in the accident. You begin by first informing your own insurance company that you have […]
Are there time limits or expiry dates when it comes to starting a personal injury lawsuit? As personal injury lawyers, we are often asked about how long one has to decide whether or not they want to start a personal injury lawsuit following their accident in Ontario. Often times the severity and extent of your injuries […]
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