Ontario Insurance Premiums Ontario insurance premiums have risen by unprecedented levels over the past three years leaving Ontario drivers with some of the highest provincial premiums. A recent report published by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) and York University professor, Fred Lazar revealed that not only are we paying more for insurance, we are […]
Category: Accident Benefits Insurance Claims
Suffering from a back injury ?
Back pain, sprains, herniated discs, and spinal cord injuries. A back injury can affect anyone. Whether they work at a desk, travel for business, or work on construction sites, the risk of this type of pain is high. Injuries are common in car accidents or slip and fall injuries and can range from strains and sprains […]
Catastrophic Injury Impairment
Changes to Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule and Catastrophic Injury Automobile insurance is constantly changing . It seems that the government continues to strip away at some of the most vital services required for injured people, especially those who are severely injured and need it most, those with a catastrophic injury. The new definition will apply […]
What is implied consent? Our Ottawa injury lawyers explain…
Does no consent mean implied consent? What happens if someone uses your vehicle without your consent and causes an accident or injury? Is this implied consent ? In the recent case of Michaud-Shields v. Gough, the defendant driver had a suspended license and did not have the consent of the vehicle owner (Nancy) to drive […]
Car thefts and insurance claims
Who is liable in insurance claims if the vehicle is stolen? Lock your car doors. You may be liable to lose more than you think and it could affect your insurance claims. What’s the worst that could happen when a car door is left unlocked in a driveway or parking lot? Most would assume that […]
What is the Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act ?
Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act The Ministry of Transportation has been given new safety powers to protect Canadians from vehicle defects. Early this month, the Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act was enacted to provide the Federal Transport Minister the power to order car companies to recall a vehicle to correct a […]
Want the best auto insurance? Let’s look at Ontario’s Fair Auto Insurance Plan.
Ontario’s Fair Auto Insurance Plan aims to provide the best auto insurance plan. We all want the best auto insurance. Ontario is taking action to make auto insurance more affordable for the province’s almost 10 million drivers. Since 2013, in an attempt to provide the best auto insurance, the government has introduced a number of reforms that […]
Accident in the US ? Do you need more auto insurance?
Accident in the US The last thing you need is an accident in the US. March break is just around the corner and for those who are lucky enough to have a spring time getaway planned, this means you may be embarking on a family road trip or possibly flying to your southern destination. Whether driving in […]
Changes to ODSP will impact personal injury cases.
ODSP -What you need to know.. Recent changes to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will have a huge impact for those who receive these benefits and are involved in personal injury cases. As of August 1, 2017, awards for pain and suffering are fully exempt from personal injury settlements and are no […]
What you need to know about a hit and run accident .
Hit and run accident What happens in a hit and run accident when one of the drivers involved leaves the scene? How do the police determine who is at fault and where do the injured turn for compensation? Under normal circumstances when a hit and run accident happens, it does not matter who is at […]
