Injury Law
February 27, 2019
Insurance policies are not things that people tend to keep top of mind, at least not until they need them. However, as we see in a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, it is important to disclose material changes that may impact your insurance coverage. Failure to do so may leave you […]
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February 22, 2019
If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, it is important to remember that you may not experience all of your injuries at the time of the accident. Some injuries creep up later, while symptoms of others may be prolonged, leaving the victim in need of ongoing care. One important consideration to keep in mind […]
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February 14, 2019
Unexpected events can happen to anyone when operating a motor vehicle. No matter how good a driver you may be, the actions of third parties may put yourself and others at risk of being injured in an automobile accident. Automobile insurance is in place to help victims of accidents in their recovery, but disputes can […]
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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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