Derfel Personal Injury Lawyers
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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July 5, 2019
With great summer weather comes the opportunity to spend more time outside. Many people choose to use bikes during the warmer months either as an alternative to driving, or simply as a means of exercise. As much fun as it can be to ride a bike, it’s also extremely important to take measures to ensure […]
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June 20, 2019
Following an automobile accident, an insured victim seeks court assistance after coverage denied, it’s natural for people to rely on their insurance providers to help them secure benefits that they may need in order to heal, rehabilitate, and get back to the life they enjoyed prior to the accident. But insurance policies can be complicated […]
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May 30, 2019
We wrote a blog a couple of weeks ago about the importance of how a word is defined in legislation and insurance policies. This week we bring you another example of what might seem like perfectly normal situation on the surface, but when put under the critical lens of opposing sides in an insurance dispute […]
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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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September 13, 2018
There’s a lot to be said about ensuring employment contracts are clear and unambiguous. That said, situations can arise where a seemingly easy to define term is used only to end up being the topic of litigation. Take for example a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in which the court had […]
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August 23, 2018
Plaintiffs in personal injury claims can apply for interim payments while working through the courts. These payments are intended to be a portion of the total compensation a party is likely to receive stemming from a claim. These payments can be useful to people who need quick access to rehabilitation, or have other financial needs, […]
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August 2, 2018
Insurance companies can sometimes attempt to privately negotiate settlements with insured parties. The dangers of doing so were recently demonstrated in an Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision, where the insurer failed to consider that other claims may arise after a privately negotiated settlement had been reached. A tragic car accident The facts in the […]
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July 12, 2018
Litigation can be a costly and stressful method to finding resolution in personal injury cases. In some situations, each party has an arguable case, and may not be clear which party has the upper hand should a case go to trial. In such circumstances, mediation is an excellent way to try to find resolution before […]
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November 24, 2017
A recent summary judgment decision confirms that a person is allowed to claim accident benefits insurance if they are injured while performing regular maintenance on their vehicle. Injuries sustained in the use and operation of a vehicle In an earlier post, we discussed Dittmann v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, in which the claimant was […]
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