Derfel Personal Injury Lawyers
February 23, 2017
Airbnb is a popular option for travelers, claiming to offer convenient and unique accommodation to visitors looking for a more “authentic” experience, often at a lower price than a nearby hotel or regulated bed and breakfast. There are very good reasons that Airbnb is less pricey than a hotel room, and travelers should be aware […]
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February 16, 2017
The consequences of prescription medication errors can be very serious, and in some cases result in permanent injury or death. Recently, there have been several well publicized news stories in Canada about the terrible consequences of errors by medical professionals when prescribing and dispensing prescription drugs. Canadian initiatives to combat prescription drug errors Since all medical services […]
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February 9, 2017
As rideshare programs like Uber becoming increasingly popular, accidents involving Uber vehicles are also becoming more common. If you have been involved in a car accident with a vehicle used for ride-sharing, you may have questions about what types of compensation are available for your injuries and other expenses. Insurance in Ontario for rideshare programs […]
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February 2, 2017
What should you do if you are injured in a motor vehicle collision? What are your legal options after a car accident, and how can you protect yourself? There are hundreds of accidents on Ontario’s roads every day, many of which result in some kind of personal injury. If you are hurt, there are a […]
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January 26, 2017
Many Canadians will hit the slopes and trails this winter to enjoy snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. But winter sports can carry higher risks of personal injury, so take sensible precautions to stay safe, and make sure you have the right winter travel insurance to protect you and your loved ones. Why do you need travel insurance? Even if […]
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January 19, 2017
Jenna Bind, a woman from Vancouver, BC, suffered a painful injury following a laser hair removal session at Silky Laser & Med Spa. She brought a lawsuit against the clinic and Mehran Mahmoudian, the individual who performed the procedure, alleging negligence. The defendants denied any wrongdoing. How common are laser hair removal injuries? With non-surgical cosmetic […]
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January 12, 2017
If you have been injured in an accident, and believe somebody else is at fault, you are probably wondering, “what is my claim worth?” The wrong answer to this question could cost you thousands of dollars. In this post, we will explain how personal injury damages are calculated, and review the most common types of […]
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January 5, 2017
A recent case involving an injured child illustrates the difficulty of assessing responsibility for damages to children where there may be some fault on the part of the child. A recent decision, Samur v. Antoniak, involves a child who was struck crossing the road on his way to school. There was no crossing guard on […]
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December 28, 2016
Social media posts can be harmful to a potential injury claim, even years after the accident. Almost everyone uses some form of social media, like Facebook or Instagram, to share details about the happy moments of daily life. But those positive messages and smiling photographs, shared with family and friends, can be found by other […]
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December 19, 2016
Meet David Derfel As part of the launch of our new firm website, we would like to introduce our team. We will feature each of our talented team members, beginning with the founder of Derfel Injury law, David Derfel. With over a decade of practice as a trial lawyer in Toronto, David Derfel is familiar […]
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