Whether you’re addicted to the feel of spinning the pedals or simply using your bike as a convenient way to get around, it’s not always easy to navigate Ontario’s trails and streets. Unfortunately, cycling accidents are on the rise in places like Pickering, and as you might expect if you’ve seen how people drive, it’s…
Few situations are worse than getting in a car accident, but surviving one doesn’t mean that you’re magically in the clear. Although Canadian law allows victims to make legal claims to seek compensation for things like their medical bills, lost wages and disabilities, the process isn’t always as simple as it ought to be. Here’s…
Some might argue that population growth is a good thing but as housing prices skyrocket in Toronto proper, Durham has become a place of rapid low density growth. Leading the way are Oshawa, Ajax and, of course, Clarington which had 92,013 residents in 2016 and a growth rate of 8.8. The fact that most of…
Ajax grew 9.2 percent between 2011 and 2016 and that means challenges for those who live there. To make it worse, most of the growth is low density, with single-family homes on separate lots. The most obvious symptom of this rapid growth is an increase in traffic congestion and accidents. In fact, Ajax ties with…
On September 5, 2017 Canadian Lawyer Magazine released their annual lawyer ranking of the top ten regional Ontario Law firms see: http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/author/mallory-hendry/evolving-with-the-times-top-10-ontario-regional-firms-13605/ Canadian Lawyer Magazine provided the following commentary with respect to Lerners LLP, which was ranked as the #6 best Ontario law firm: 6) Lerners LLP lerners.ca Total lawyers: 126 People also search Long…
The crime rates here in York have been in a steady decline, and one of the best things about living in Stouffville, is how safe our community feels. But accidents do happen, and when they occur, there can be serious consequences, both from physical injury as well as financial damage. It’s best to be prepared…
It can be tricky out there on the road, especially if you happen to travel through the Oshawa area on Highway 401. Is it easy? No. Manageable? Eh. Do you usually arrive at your destination unscathed? Yes, until the one time that you don’t. If you’ve been the victim of a car accident and suffered…
A qualified lawyer can make a huge difference in the outcome of a personal injury case, so it’s important to make the right decision. Most personal injury lawyers will specialize in one side of a particular case. They’ll be better on the plaintiff’s side (the person who was injured) or on the defendant’s side (the…
Whether you have been injured from a car accident, a work injury, or a slip in fall, you do have the right to take legal action and seek compensation for your injuries. Finding the right lawyer for your claim is the most important. Be sure your personal injury lawyer is with you every step of…
In the days, weeks and months since you sustained an injury in a car accident, boating mishap, or worse a case of abuse, something has changed. It’s not just the physical recovery that is at play. You notice a change in temperament, unreasonable fear of being in certain places or situations, and a sense of…