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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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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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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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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July 18, 2019
While it may be comforting to know that you have insurance to protect you in the event of an automobile accident, it is important to read and understand your insurance policy. A failure to do so may leave you without a clear understanding of your obligations under the policy. A good example of the risks […]
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July 11, 2019
Conversations surrounding motor vehicle accidents inevitably contain the question, “Who’s fault was it?” The distinction between who is at fault in an accident has a significant impact on who is responsible for damages and injuries sustained in the accident. But assigning liability is not always a cut and dry exercise, even if it is clear […]
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June 14, 2019
There’s an old saying that goes, “the devil’s in the details.” This is something we experience often in insurance contracts, and it’s something all people who carry insurance can keep in mind. But exactly how much attention to the small details is needed to keep an insurance policy valid? In a recent case heard before […]
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May 14, 2019
For most people, the word “spouse” is simple to define. A spouse is commonly understood to be the husband, wife, or common law partner of another person. But as we often see, definitions are not always so cut and dry with the law. Sometimes the definition of a term can change as common law evolves. […]
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April 25, 2019
Most people are aware that automobile insurance exists to provide compensation if they are injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident. However, accident benefits may also be available if an accident causes pre-existing injuries to worsen. Determining how much someone’s pre-existing injuries or limitations have been worsened can sometimes be difficult, especially when […]
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March 29, 2019
Thin lines exist even in places where they may not be totally obvious. Take for example the act of driving a car. It’s obvious that one’s motor vehicle insurance is in effect when they are operating their car. But what about when something happens when they are driving and they get out of their car, […]
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