Beware of what you post: Navigating social media disclosure in personal injury cases
In Ontario, the law recognizes the relevance of social media content in personal injury cases. This means a plaintiff may be required to provide to the defendant any posts, photos, or other information on their social media accounts that may be relevant to the case, such as details about their physical or mental condition, activities,...
Continue reading the post titled Beware of what you post: Navigating social media disclosure in personal injury casesNotice periods for personal injury claims in Ontario
When you are injured, your immediate focus should be on your health and recovery. However, when you have sustained an injury due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing in Ontario, there is often a requirement to provide notice of your injury to the negligent party within a certain period of time. How much time you...
Continue reading the post titled Notice periods for personal injury claims in OntarioLegal costs in Ontario: How they’re awarded and what it means for litigants
When our clients become involved in litigation, one of the first questions they often ask us is, “Can I claim my legal expenses?” While every claim is different, typically costs follow the event in Ontario. This means that, at the conclusion of trial, the successful party can expect the judge to order the unsuccessful party...
Continue reading the post titled Legal costs in Ontario: How they’re awarded and what it means for litigantsSPECT scan admissible at trial as evidence of concussion
In recent years, SPECT (Single-photon emission computerized tomography) scans have become prominent, although somewhat controversial, in the medical field for assisting in the diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). SPECT scans are a type of imaging that depict how blood flows to organs and tissues. Prior to the scan, a radioactive “tracer” is injected...
Continue reading the post titled SPECT scan admissible at trial as evidence of concussionThe Kate Middleton photo scandal: Applying a legal analysis
On March 10, 2024, Kate Middleton posted a photograph of herself and her three children to celebrate Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom. This was the first photograph released of Kate following a reported abdominal surgery which gave rise to a number of conspiracy theories about her whereabouts and wellbeing. After the photo was posted,...
Continue reading the post titled The Kate Middleton photo scandal: Applying a legal analysisBlades, boards & (non)automobiles
As teenagers return to school and students return to campuses, there is inevitably increased traffic on the roadways. This traffic can include more than just motor vehicles. Other modes of transportation, such as rollerblades and skateboards, also have an increased presence. This may leave drivers and the people utilizing these types of equipment confused about...
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