Slip and fall accidents frequently occur on ice in Ontario Canada. The Eastern region (Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville, Ajax) are often hit harder by winter weather than Toronto proper. The recent ice storms and winter weather have increased the number of injuries. There is case-law and legislation that helps to determine whether someone is entitled to…
Fault for a car accident can mean different things, including any of the following: (1) who the police officer gave a ticket to under the Highway Traffic Act , or (2) who is at fault in a civil lawsuit for personal injury, or (3) who the Insurance Companies deem to be at fault in terms of insurance record…
If you have been involved in an accident, your own car insurance company (or the other vehicle’s insurer) may ask to meet with you to obtain a statement. In most cases, there is nothing wrong with the insurer asking to meet with you. However, you usually are not required to agree. Many people simply agree…
Do I need a Lawyer for my car accident injury claim? After someone is injured in a car accident in Ontario, Canada, they often think about whether or not they need a lawyer. Some insurance companies may tell you that you don’t need a lawyer and that you can deal with them directly and, in…
“This past week, Ontario’s Court of Appeal released its unanimous decision in Henry v. Gore Mutual Insurance. The decision dealt with an insurer’s requirement to pay attendant care benefits under the accident benefits system (no fault benefit system for car accident victims). The Henry v. Gore Mutual Insurance decision is important because, as of September…
Accidents caused by drivers who are Driving in a vehicle without consent are especially difficult to deal with. They pose legal challenges and can have restrictions on the types of benefits available to be applied for. In one such recent example, the Globe and Mail reported that, on June 9, 2013, a group of teens allegedly…
This is a case commentary that was current as of the date it was drafted, the decision has since been overturned on appeal and reviewed by the Divisional Court. In the March 27, 2013 decision of Scarlett v. Belair Insurance , Arbitrator John Wilson essentially confirmed the common sense inference that the minor injury guideline…
Fatal Accident In Whitby and a discussion about the law on wrongful death car accident lawsuits in Ontario In August 2012, a story was published in the Toronto Star about a car accident that occurred at the intersection of Centre Street South and Dunlop Street in Whitby Ontario. Unfortunately, an 89 year old pedestrian was…
Who pays for my lost income after a car accident injury? After you are injured, you will start hearing phrases and terms being described with acronyms that make little sense to you (AB IE, SABS, LTD/STD, Tort, CPP, etc.). You will also hear many of them appearing to “pass the buck”, saying that you have…
So you’re buying a car and you’ve got your eye on that sleek red Honda, but how will the car you buy affect the cost of your insurance. Car insurance costs can seem like a random generated number based on unknown factors, but the way in which insurance companies determine your coverage is actually fairly…