Accident Benefits and Insurance for ATVs and Snowmobiles
ATVs and snowmobiles can be a source of endless entertainment. However, if you do not take the appropriate steps as the owner and/or operator to protect yourself, they can also be a source of liability or lead to a personal injury that leaves you with no means to pay for your recovery. This …
View the post titled Accident Benefits and Insurance for ATVs and SnowmobilesToronto Star Publishes Revealing Story about Diamond & Diamond
On Saturday, December 3, The Toronto Star published an informative article about personal injury referral service and firm, Diamond & Diamond. Click here for full coverage.
View the post titled Toronto Star Publishes Revealing Story about Diamond & DiamondWhat Happens If I’m Hurt On Public Transit?
(NOTE: This blog was originally posted on the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Blog) Accidents involving public transportation vehicles pose unique legal challenges, often leaving injured individuals unsure of their options. It is important to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer …
View the post titled What Happens If I’m Hurt On Public Transit?Injured by an Unidentified Driver? A Case Summary of Shapiro v. Doe
Shapiro v. Doe[1] reiterates what a plaintiff must prove when they are injured by an unidentified motorist. The plaintiff in this case stated that he was struck by an unidentified vehicle while crossing the street. He claimed insurance benefits from his father’s insurer, Economical Mutual In…
View the post titled Injured by an Unidentified Driver? A Case Summary of Shapiro v. DoeWhat To Do If You Are Injured In An Accident In The United States
Each year, many Ontarians are involved in car accidents while travelling outside of the province. These claims often involve complex issues, such as where a civil action should be started and questions as to which jurisdiction’s laws should apply. If you are from Ontario and are involved in …
View the post titled What To Do If You Are Injured In An Accident In The United StatesDiscoverability in Long-Term Disability Lawsuits: A Case Comment on Usanovic v. La Capitale Life Insurance Company
The recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision in Usanovic v. La Capitale Life Insurance Company clarifies the issue of discoverability in long-term disability claims. In this case, the plaintiff was injured in September 2007. The disability insurer paid benefits for a number of years…
View the post titled Discoverability in Long-Term Disability Lawsuits: A Case Comment on Usanovic v. La Capitale Life Insurance CompanyVideo Game Data Could Provide Useful Health Information In A Lawsuit
In personal injury lawsuits, the injured party is usually required to produce documents relating to their health. Medical records from a doctor or medical practitioner are the most obvious of these, but it is becoming more common to include electronic data. Electronic data about your health …
View the post titled Video Game Data Could Provide Useful Health Information In A LawsuitClient Testimonial for Jim Mays and Team: “You were a blessing.”
“Jim Mays, after 19 years of being with a lawyer who took advantage of my situation, you were a blessing. I could not have been recommended to a better lawyer to take over my case. The first lawyer I had for many years left me feeling very mistrustful. When I entered your office I was...
View the post titled Client Testimonial for Jim Mays and Team: “You were a blessing.”Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide
Since publication, this information has changed. View an updated version, published on July 16, 2024, here: Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide for Junior Lawyers. A motion is a formal request to the Court for an Order. Some motions will be contested, some will …
View the post titled Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical GuideSlips, Trips and Falls: Understanding Occupiers’ Liability
What is Occupiers’ Liability? In Ontario, the Occupiers’ Liability Act governs all claims relating to occupiers’ liability. Anyone who is in physical possession of a property, or has responsibility for and control over a property (the “occupier”) owes a duty of care to take reasonable precau…
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