Personal Injury Lawyers
February 6, 2019
People understandably rely on their insurance companies to help protect them in they are involved in a situation involving personal injury either to themselves or others. But what happens when you are sued following an accident and you contact your insurance company who initially agrees to defend you before changing their mind? Does an insurance […]
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February 1, 2019
Pre-trial conferences are an important and mandatory part of the civil litigation process. Rule 50.02 of Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure states that “Unless the court orders otherwise, within 180 days after an action is set down for trial, the parties shall schedule with the registrar a date and time acceptable to all parties to […]
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January 24, 2019
We lean on insurance policies to help provide relief when injured. In an ideal world, such dealings would be straightforward and uncomplicated. However, in the world of insurance policies and insurance law, such simplicity is not always the case. A recent decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario highlights one of the curveballs that […]
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January 18, 2019
We’re in the depths of winter, and while parts of the country prepare for a huge snowstorm, we thought it would be an appropriate time to remind our readers about how to avoid slip and fall accidents during this cold, snowy, and icy time of year. Of course, no matter how careful you are, accidents […]
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January 11, 2019
Social media has had a profound impact on the way people communicate with one another. It is also having an impact on how evidence is presented in trials. While something said privately between people may have been difficult to discover prior to social media, online communication, specifically information shared openly on social media platforms, can […]
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January 4, 2019
After being involved in a motor vehicle accident, one of the first things people do is reach out to their insurance company to recover damages relating to injuries sustained by people involved in the accident as well as damaged vehicles. But what happens when an insured person is not satisfied with the repairs to their […]
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December 28, 2018
It’s comforting to know that long-term disability benefits are available if an accident, injury, or illness prevents someone from working. Unfortunately, the process of applying for and receiving benefits can be complicated, overwhelming, and unfair. The importance of having legal representation when dealing with matter of long-term disability was recently highlighted in a decision from […]
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December 20, 2018
The proper maintenance and care of roads is an important part of keeping drivers safe. While most people may think of pot holes and other physical damage to roads when discussing road maintenance, the proper use of paint on the road to instruct and guide drivers is also important. The City of Hamilton, Ontario was […]
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December 14, 2018
Limitation periods play an important role in personal injury law, setting deadlines for victims of accidents to begin a claim or contest a denial within a certain period of time. If someone files a claim outside of the limitation period, they can be denied benefits. But as most people know, deadlines aren’t always “hard,” meaning […]
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December 6, 2018
In a recent decision from the Ontario Court of Justice, the courts looked at a case where an electrical company made an error that ultimately cost a man his life. In attempting to avoid paying a penalty for the mistake, the owner of the company decided to transfer its assets to either himself or a […]
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