Fault in left-turn collisions
Left-turn collisions often occur at intersections. One driver may be going straight through the intersection while another, proceeding in the opposite direction, is attempting to turn left at the light. Examples of behaviour that can result in a left-turn collision include: When a collision …
View the post titled Fault in left-turn collisionsSexual abuse matters in the civil and criminal systems – what’s the difference?
Instances of sexual abuse can be addressed legally in the civil and criminal systems. Some matters may end up in both. The processes, purposes of, and possible outcomes in each differ. Criminal matter A criminal case is pursued by the Crown with the benefit of police investigation. The goal …
View the post titled Sexual abuse matters in the civil and criminal systems – what’s the difference?Is there a limitation period on sexual assault claims in Ontario?
Governed by the Limitations Act, 2002 (“Limitations Act”) in Ontario, a limitation period is the time within which one party must commence an action against another. The standard limitation period is two years from the date of the loss or the date the loss was discovered. Failure to commence…
View the post titled Is there a limitation period on sexual assault claims in Ontario?Podcast highlight: St. Joseph’s Health Care on supporting someone after sexual assault
St. Joseph’s Health Care has released their latest DocTalks Podcast episode featuring Dr. Susan McNair, family physician and medical director of the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. In this episode, Dr. McNair and DocTal…
View the post titled Podcast highlight: St. Joseph’s Health Care on supporting someone after sexual assaultEarning cap raised for ODSP recipients, but rates remain unchanged
The Ontario Government is increasing the amount of money Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients can earn, without any reduction of their ODSP payment. This will impact the ultimate take-home amount for those approximately 25,000 ODSP recipients in the workforce. For context, as…
View the post titled Earning cap raised for ODSP recipients, but rates remain unchangedInsurance companies paying below minimum wage for attendant care support
A Court decision from 2021 interpreted recent legislation to mean that unless personal support workers (“PSWs”) or other licenced care providers are willing to provide services below minimum wage, injured people will be required to pay the difference, or they will simply not be able to recei…
View the post titled Insurance companies paying below minimum wage for attendant care supportCan the insurer “spy” on me?
During a personal injury claim, you may discover that you are being followed, videotaped, and photographed. While undoubtedly uncomfortable and intrusive, “surveillance” is legal and is quite common. The purpose and impact of surveillance During a personal injury claim, the lawyer for the de…
View the post titled Can the insurer “spy” on me?Hit and runs – your legal recourse
Being involved in a collision is a stressful event. It is compounded where the at-fault driver flees the scene and cannot be identified. In this situation, there are specific systems in place in Ontario to assist. There are three main avenues for assistance for victims of hit and runs, which…
View the post titled Hit and runs – your legal recourseChoosing representation when you are injured
Being injured in an accident is stressful. Your focus should be on rest and recovery, but there are appointments to attend, forms to fill out, and calls coming in from your insurance company. You may consider hiring a lawyer to ease some of the burden. Before you do, there are some things to…
View the post titled Choosing representation when you are injuredAttendant care benefits and the trivialization of women’s work
Caregiving is often performed by women and is considered women’s work. It is also undervalued and unpaid. The way automobile insurers determine how care providers are (or are not) paid illustrates and perpetuates this problem. Attendant care benefits may be available to those who have sustai…
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