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Disability Claims

The Rights of Adults with Disabilities: Court of Appeal Allows Class Action Against the Province to Go Ahead

May 30, 2023

Blog by David Derfel and Rachel Weitz Leroux v Ontario, 2023 ONCA 314 A young developmentally disabled woman from Timmins has been given the green light to move forward with a potentially ground-breaking class action against the Ontario government. The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overturned a 2021 Divisional Court decision that dismissed a 2018 […]

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Accident Benefits

Passenger Of Uninsured Driver Not Covered by Owner’s Policy

November 28, 2019

When riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle, it’s natural to expect to be covered under the owner’s or driver’s insurance coverage. However, a recent decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario serves as a reminder that not every situation affords passengers that protection in the event of a motor vehicle accident. No […]

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Automobile Accidents

Who Is Liable For Advanced Damage Before Fault Is Determined?

September 13, 2019

When someone is injured in a motor vehicle accident and is seeking damages from another party, it could be years before the situation works its way through the courts. In the meantime, the injured person may still face financial challenges as a result of the accident, such as medical bills. In some situations, the injured […]

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Automobile Accidents

Father Seeks Insurance Defence For Negligent Parenting

September 6, 2019

Pursuing compensation for injuries suffered in an automobile accident can be a complicated and drawn out process. Identifying who is responsible for an accident and how those responsible are to be defended through insurance can be tough to navigate. A recent decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario highlights these types of complications. Negligent […]

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Automobile Accidents

Avoiding Back To School Bicycle Accidents

August 29, 2019

It’s almost time for children to be heading back to school. In most parts of Canada, the start of the school year provides great weather for children in close proximity to the school to ride bikes or walk to school. While it’s great to save energy and get exercise on our daily commutes, it’s also […]

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Boating Accidents

Landmark Criminal Trial Establishes Crime Of Drinking While Canoeing

August 23, 2019

We wrote a blog a few weeks ago about the importance of practicing proper safety in and around water. A tragic event which reached resolution in the courts this summer highlights the dangers and consequences of not practicing water safety, particularly as it relates to alcohol and boating. A precedent setting case The case represented […]

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Disability Claims

Undiscovered Brain Injury Leads To Questions About Disability Coverage

August 16, 2019

When an injury happens at work, people can turn to the short-term or long-term disability benefits provided by their employers, should they have such policies in place. Some injuries are of such a nature that they can be identified right away, while others may take a long time to show up, such as brain injuries. […]

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Cottage Accidents

Tips For Avoiding Injuries Around The Pool

August 9, 2019

The hot summer months provide us with great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and what better way to beat the heat than to relax by a pool. Unfortunately, accidents at the pool or at a cottage can occur. Common injuries include slips and falls, accidents stemming from poorly maintained properties, accidents stemming from poorly maintained […]

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Your Claim

Assault Victim Sues City For Not Providing Adequate Security

August 1, 2019

We wrote about an assault victim looking to place liability on the owners of a store in last week’s blog. In that situation, the victim was not successful in seeking to place liability on the store. However in this week’s blog, another victim of an assault sought to assign liability to the City of Calgary. […]

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Your Claim

Plaintiff Claims Store Should Have Prevented Assault

July 26, 2019

If you become injured while at a commercial establishment, you may be entitled to recover damages against the business for your injuries. However, not every type of incident will lend itself to the business being liable. This was the case in a recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The events leading up […]

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Disability Claims

The Rights of Adults with Disabilities: Court of Appeal Allows Class Action Against the Province to Go Ahead

Accident Benefits

Passenger Of Uninsured Driver Not Covered by Owner’s Policy

Automobile Accidents

Who Is Liable For Advanced Damage Before Fault Is Determined?

Automobile Accidents

Father Seeks Insurance Defence For Negligent Parenting

Automobile Accidents

Avoiding Back To School Bicycle Accidents

Boating Accidents

Landmark Criminal Trial Establishes Crime Of Drinking While Canoeing

Disability Claims

Undiscovered Brain Injury Leads To Questions About Disability Coverage

Cottage Accidents

Tips For Avoiding Injuries Around The Pool

Your Claim

Assault Victim Sues City For Not Providing Adequate Security

Your Claim

Plaintiff Claims Store Should Have Prevented Assault

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