Considerations on a Summary Judgment Motion When an Injury Claim is Brought After the Expiry of the Limitation Period: A Case Comment on Farhat v. Monteanu
In this case[1], the injured plaintiff started his case 32 days after the expiry of the 2-year limitation period. A summary judgment motion was brought to address the limitation defence. The plaintiff was injured in a collision on May 18, 2006. He attended with his family doctor 8 days later…
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“Rasha, I thank you very much for all you have done, and am happy to tell you that in receiving the latest settlement it is helping us to make very positive steps forward for our future.” – J.M.
View the post titled Client Testimonial for Rasha El-Tawil and Team: “Positive steps forward…”Client Testimonial for Anna Szczurko and Team: “I cannot thank you enough…”
“I cannot thank you enough for all you’ve done for me over the past 4 to 5 years. I always think how lucky I am to have found you. One never thinks about legal representation until we are vulnerable and hurting. I know it’s just a coincidence that “Siskinds” has “kind” in the name, but...
View the post titled Client Testimonial for Anna Szczurko and Team: “I cannot thank you enough…”Pain and Suffering Damages and the Threshold in a Personal Injury Action
One of the areas which people often look to be compensated for after an injury is their “pain and suffering.” This is the unquantifiable hardship which one endures as a result of their injuries. Under the legislation which governs motor vehicle accidents in the Province of Ontario, in order …
View the post titled Pain and Suffering Damages and the Threshold in a Personal Injury ActionUnderstanding how damages are assessed in a personal injury case (updated)
Introduction One of the first questions people ask when they are considering their legal rights following a motor vehicle accident, slip and fall, or any other kind of injury, is “What is my case worth?” The fact is, it is difficult to assess damages in the early stages of a case. In most ci…
View the post titled Understanding how damages are assessed in a personal injury case (updated)Scarlett v. Belair Insurance Co. : A 2015 Update on the MIG
In this 2015 appeal[1] by Mr. Scarlett to the Divisional Court, Director Delegate Evans’ decision was partially upheld. First, the Divisional Court clearly found that the injured person has the burden of proving that his or her injuries fall outside of the Minor Injuries Guideline (“MIG”). S…
View the post titled Scarlett v. Belair Insurance Co. : A 2015 Update on the MIGUnderstanding Litigation Guardians
Lawyers present legal options to their clients, advise them of their best options, and receive instructions on how to proceed. The foundational principle is that the client remains in control of their proceeding. However, when a client is incapable of providing instructions, and therefore in…
View the post titled Understanding Litigation GuardiansUber Insurance Issues
The Uber App now operates in London, providing a new form of taxi service. It is easy to use, convenient, cheap, and fast. You request a pick-up on the Uber App, and a driver picks you up in their personal vehicle. You can track your Uber taxi by GPS and know exactly how far it is from you,...
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Emily Foreman frequently receives written notes of thanks from her clients. These notes serve as compelling testimonials for the quality of her work. Following is another note that she recently received: “During one of the most difficult periods of my life, Emily Foreman and the profes…
View the post titled Client Testimonial for Emily Foreman and Team: “I highly recommend their assistance…”Automobiles vs Recreational Off-Road Vehicles: Are You Covered by Insurance?
While riding off-road vehicles such as ATVs, dune buggies, and quads can be lots of fun, they can also lead to serious accidents and injuries. It is important to know your insurance obligations and to know whether or not you are covered by insurance if an accident occurs while riding an off-…
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