What to expect at mediation
Your lawyer has told you that the other side has agreed to mediate your case. The date of the mediation is fast approaching. You may be feeling anxious or unsure of what to expect. Here is an overview of a typical personal injury mediation, and some tips to help manage your anxiety. This post is...
View the post titled What to expect at mediationImportant changes to automobile insurance
On October 16, 2024, the Ontario Government confirmed an amendment to the Insurance Act, and, more specifically, to Ontario Regulation 34/10: Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (the “SABS”). The SABS is legislation that mandates a certain level of insurance coverage for those injured in mo…
View the post titled Important changes to automobile insuranceEconomic damages in sexual abuse matters
Trauma experienced by survivors of sexual abuse can impact education and career plans. This, in turn, can impact a survivor’s ability to secure and maintain employment and to earn income. Plaintiffs are entitled to damages for economic loss arising from sexual abuse. Economic losses can be t…
View the post titled Economic damages in sexual abuse mattersMIG mythbusting: Mastering minor injury rules
What is the Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) in Ontario? The Minor Injury Guideline (MIG) is a guideline set of rules introduced in Ontario in November 2011, defining what constitutes a “minor injury” following a motor vehicle accident.1 Its purpose is to limit the amount of medical and rehabili…
View the post titled MIG mythbusting: Mastering minor injury rulesWhat to do if you are injured in a hit and run
If you are injured in a hit and run in Ontario, you should do the following: Report the incident and seek medical attention If you are able, contact the authorities to report the collision immediately. It is a crime to leave the scene when someone has been injured in a car crash. The police will...
View the post titled What to do if you are injured in a hit and runAuto insurance benefits: What are my new options
When it comes time to renew your car insurance, ask your broker about optional coverage. Though mandatory car insurance provides some protections for you and your family, the protections are limited. Aside from Statutory Accident Benefits Optional Benefits, there are a number of insurance en…
View the post titled Auto insurance benefits: What are my new optionsHow to appeal an accident benefits denial: The Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT)
If you are injured in a car accident in Ontario, you are entitled to receive statutory accident benefits (“SABS”). This is true even if you are at fault for the accident. SABS can include, among other things, coverage for medical treatment, attendant care, and income replacement benefits. De…
View the post titled How to appeal an accident benefits denial: The Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT)Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide for Junior Lawyers
Practical tips for bringing and speaking to motions in the civil Superior Court of Justice in London, Ontario.
View the post titled Civil Motions in the Superior Court of Justice: A Practical Guide for Junior LawyersWhat are non-earner benefits?
Non-earner benefits are one of the accident benefits included in a standard automobile insurance policy in Ontario. Employed adults injured in a motor vehicle accident can apply for income replacement benefits, a benefit included in their automobile insurance policy. Historically, those who …
View the post titled What are non-earner benefits?The case for punitive damages
In the realm of injury law, the term “punitive damages” often emerges, surrounded by curiosity and confusion. Unlike the more commonly understood compensatory damages intended to reimburse victims for their losses, punitive damages serve a distinct and somewhat more complex purpo…
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