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Month: November 2018

Social Hosts Held Increasingly Liable for Letting Guests Drive Drunk After Party

Social Host Liability / By / January 31, 2022

“Can I be held responsible for letting my friend drive drunk?” What is the responsibility of a social host when it comes to managing their guests’ inebriation? For over 10 years one decision of the Supreme Court of Canada has largely kept social hosts free from liability for their guests’ post-party misdemeanours. But courts, particularly …

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Why SUVs are Becoming the Focal Point of Pedestrian Safety

Car Accidents / By / January 31, 2022

Ontario has seen a significant rise in car accidents resulting in a personal injury or death – particularly those involving pedestrians and cyclists. The Ministry of Transport road safety report lists 50,032 passenger car collisions causing fatalities and personal injuries in the province. In a missed opportunity, the report does not distinguish between cars and …

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Driving Safe in Winter Means Knowing When to Change Your Tires

Car Accidents / By / January 31, 2022

The Globe and Mail reports, ‘the rubber in all-season tires starts to harden when the temperature drops below 7C.’ Tires are that important liaison between the vehicle and the road. After all, tires bring into the real world the claimed performance characteristics of the vehicle. That said, tires have a much narrower performance window as …

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Delays in Your Claim Can Let a Cannabis-Impaired Driver Off the Hook

Car Accidents / By / January 31, 2022

  According to statistics made available by the Canadian government, of the drivers who die in vehicle crashes, 40% test positive for drugs and more than the 33% test positive for alcohol. Whereas impaired driving is a malaise, it notes, driving high is one that is growing. What the law looks for – Impared Driving …

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