winter of 2021 will be like no other in Ontario. Many of our favourite gathering places, including ski hills and local hockey rinks, have been indefinitely shuttered to combat the spread of COVID-19. Gathering indoors with family and friends has also been banned. As a result, Ontarians are turning to alternative activities: skating at outdoor …
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One of the first pieces of advice that a personal injury lawyer offers potential clients is to act quickly. This isn’t done to pressure clients into legal action – it’s done because personal injury lawsuits in Ontario are subject to time limits, sometimes referred to as statutes of limitations, under the province’s Limitations Act. In …
In October 2019, Waldock v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, which was initially a dispute between plaintiff Thomas Waldock and his insurance provider over the severity of his injuries, was resolved by an Ontario divisional court panel. Through appeals and reviews, the case was heard by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO), the …
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Social media was once dominated by teens and college students. Not anymore: today, Canadians of all ages and backgrounds, from Newfoundland to British Columbia to Nunavut, tend to post, like, and comment on a daily basis. Nearly three quarters of Canadians (74 per cent) spend at least 3-4 hours online per day, according to the …
It’s spring in Ontario! After a long winter, it’s time to get out of the house and enjoy everything the province has to offer. As any personal injury lawyer will tell you, part of thoroughly enjoying a new season is being aware of the injury risks it presents. Spring weather may not be as dangerous …
For better or for worse, social media has become a fulcrum of modern society, a daily reality that influences relationships, politics, and even personal injury lawsuits. Ontario’s court system has gradually come to acknowledge the critical role social media plays in Canadian life and is slowly moving toward a standard test for social media production, …
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What is a contingency fee? Contingency fee arrangements play an important role in the Canadian civil justice system. If you’ve researched personal injury lawyers in Ontario, you’re likely familiar with the term: contingency fee arrangements stipulate that lawyers will not receive payment until their client’s case has been successfully resolved. Despite their prominent place in …
Chronic pain is among the most complex and misunderstood disabilities in our society today. Because its effects are often outwardly invisible, those suffering from chronic pain have difficulty accessing the treatment or, when the condition is caused by an accident, the compensation they need. Many personal injury lawyers consider cases involving chronic pain among …
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3 driving tips for Spring Safety Winter is over in Ontario, which means the most dangerous driving season of the year is behind us. However, as every personal injury lawyer knows, spring presents its own safety challenges. Today, we’ll review some safety tips to prepare you for the warmer months ahead. More activity As the …
Each year, thousands of Canadians are killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents. A personal injury lawyer spends a significant portion of their time responding to inquiries from and providing legal representation to victims of motor vehicle accidents. However, traffic accidents are by no means the only source of injury in Canada. Indeed, …
