When you are injured in a car accident, there are usually two parts to your claim – (1) an accident benefits claim; and (2) a claim against the other driver (which is secretly defended by the other driver’s insurer). Both of those companies have the right to not listen to treating doctors and to, instead,…
During the past few weeks we have seen a very powerful demonstration of the strength of the Disney brand and the importance of image when we compare two separate tragic incidents. In the first incident, we have a mother take a child to the zoo and when a rambunctious young child crawled under a gate…
In Ontario, a “pain and suffering” award is only available to people who suffer a ‘permanent and serious physical or psychological impairment or permanent and serious scarring’. For many of those people that have, through no fault of their own, suffered serious and permanent injury, the insurance company who insures the at-fault driver then gets…
When a teen is facing a mental health crisis, they often have no idea where to turn. Although parents, teachers and friends may be within earshot, it’s a tough conversation to begin. They aren’t sure what to say. They are afraid they may be misunderstood, and perhaps worried that their peers will make fun of…
Although your loveable dog may be treated like another member of your family, pet ownership comes with some serious responsibilities. Dog bites, or attacks, often result in major injuries and emotional trauma. Most animals have great manners, but even the most well trained dogs can have their moments. Old age, illness or a stressful situation…
The last time you shopped around for car insurance, you were probably presented with a long list of questions. Your age, the make and model of your car, and even the neighborhood you live in can make a difference in your premiums and policy. But when was the last time you asked your insurance provider…
For one reason or another people sometimes don’t wear their seat-belts when they are in a car. The failure to wear a seat-belt can sometimes affect your claim for car accident injury damages in a lawsuit. However, sometimes there are legitimate and understandable reasons for not wearing one. Sometimes the evidence in a lawsuit shows…
Losing your job is tough, especially when you are handed a termination notice with no prospect of being called back to work. Getting fired, dismissed, or let go, among several other terms, is defined as the Termination of Employment by the Employment Standards Act. Case law in Ontario requires employers to provide a period of…
It’s a sport that has long been part of our Canadian heritage. For centuries, tobogganing has been a winter highlight for kids all across the country. It’s a simple and inexpensive activity, and one that helps us make the most of our long and cold winters. But if you have been watching the news over…
It may seem like common sense, but many drivers could use a reminder about Ontario’s Move Over Law. What happens when you are driving and you see the lights and hear the sirens of an oncoming emergency vehicle? Should you move over or stop? Can you quickly get out of the way, or should you…