Hit by a car as a pedestrian in Ontario? What to do next
If you were hit by a car as a pedestrian in Ontario, you may be dealing with pain, medical appointments, missed work, insurance forms, and questions about what to do next. The most important steps are to get medical attention, report the collision, obtain the driver’s insurance information, …
View the post titled Hit by a car as a pedestrian in Ontario? What to do nextAn overview of spectator liability
Attending a sporting event is supposed to be fun and enjoyable experience for spectators. But what happens if you’re injured by a foul ball or a hockey puck while sitting in the stands? What if you are injured in some other manner while at a sporting event? You may be wondering whether you h…
View the post titled An overview of spectator liabilityWorld Day Against Trafficking in Persons
July 30 marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness and promote the protection of victims of human trafficking. A time meant for reflecting on what is a misunderstood topic as it relates to Canadians. A human tra…
View the post titled World Day Against Trafficking in PersonsCompensation for families under the Family Law Act
If someone in your family is hurt in a motor vehicle accident, trip and fall, slip and fall, assault or other incidents, you have the right to make a claim. This claim for compensation, legally known as damages, are assessed on a case-by-case basis. The aim is to financially compensate for t…
View the post titled Compensation for families under the Family Law ActSit, stay, stop: Liability and driving with your dog
For most dog owners, the words “car ride” gets their dog excited and begging to hit the road. However, driving with your dog in your vehicle poses a risk to your safety, your pet’s safety, and the safety of other drivers. In a recent Canadian survey, almost half (47%) of participants leave t…
View the post titled Sit, stay, stop: Liability and driving with your dogSexual 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?Injuries sustained in the course of work: WSIB vs personal injury lawsuit
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) system and a personal injury lawsuit are two paths to compensate individuals who sustained injuries as a result of an accident. However, these two systems do not coexist; an individual can have access to only one of them at a time. In some situ…
View the post titled Injuries sustained in the course of work: WSIB vs personal injury lawsuitBeware of what you post: Navigating social media disclosure in personal injury cases
Social media can play a significant role in personal injury litigation. Photos, videos, comments, location check-ins, and other online activity may become evidence in a lawsuit. In Ontario, the law recognizes the relevance of social media content in personal injury cases. This means a plaint…
View 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…
View the post titled Notice periods for personal injury claims in OntarioWhat is the Income Replacement Benefit under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule?
A person’s contract with their own auto insurance company includes the potential payment of Income Replacement Benefits. This benefit is mandatory to all Ontario automobile insurance policies and it is defined under section 4 of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). The Income Rep…
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