Suing an Employer for Work Injuries: Lawsuits Vs. Workers’ Compensation
Ontario’s workers’ compensation legislation exists to provide workers with benefits if they are hurt during the course of their employment. The scheme is meant to efficiently and quickly replace the remedy a worker could receive from a lawsuit. Workers are entitled to workers’ compensation…
View the post titled Suing an Employer for Work Injuries: Lawsuits Vs. Workers’ CompensationSocial Media in Personal Injury Litigation: Will defence lawyers and insurance companies search my Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages?
Introduction Hiring private investigators to monitor plaintiffs in their daily lives is a common practice for defence lawyers and insurance companies, in order to find out if the plaintiff has lied about or exaggerated his or her injuries. In recent years, they have begun to regularly search…
View the post titled Social Media in Personal Injury Litigation: Will defence lawyers and insurance companies search my Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages?Recovering Compensation in Injury Claims Against Bars, Taverns and Social Hosts
Maciej Pieoksz looks at the issue of personal injuries that are a result of alcohol in bars, tavers and other establishments. Maciej also gives tips to consumers and hosts on how to protect themselves. You are at a party with friends. You are drinking casually but are being encouraged to d…
View the post titled Recovering Compensation in Injury Claims Against Bars, Taverns and Social HostsReady to Roll – Trailer Insurance Basics for the Open Road
Introduction With the arrival of vacation, cottage and horse show season in Southwestern Ontario, this may be a good time for you to review your insurance policies with your broker. This guide will provide you with a primer on what you need to consider when purchasing an insurance policy for…
View the post titled Ready to Roll – Trailer Insurance Basics for the Open RoadRecovering Compensation for Attendant Care After a Motor Vehicle Collision
Individuals who are injured in a motor vehicle accident may have the right to receive funding for attendant care services required as a result of their injuries. Attendant care services include assistance provided for things such as personal care (grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, pers…
View the post titled Recovering Compensation for Attendant Care After a Motor Vehicle CollisionLooking for Car Insurance in Ontario? Topics for Speaking with Your Insurance Broker
We all drive with the hope and misplaced expectation that we will not be involved in a car crash. Unfortunately, a lack of foresight and proper planning can lead to devastating consequences in the event of a motor vehicle accident and you do not have the proper amounts of auto insurance to w…
View the post titled Looking for Car Insurance in Ontario? Topics for Speaking with Your Insurance Broker10 Tips for Individuals Injured in a Motor Vehicle Collision
A motor vehicle collision is a frightening and confusing time for those involved. Siskinds Personal Injury Partner Emily Foreman knows just how crucial the gathering of information can be when an accident has occurred, and has provided these 10 tips for anyone involved in an unfortunate acci…
View the post titled 10 Tips for Individuals Injured in a Motor Vehicle CollisionAre Family Members Entitled to Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When asked, “are family members entitled to damages in a personal injury lawsuit?” the answer is generally, yes. Family members can be burdened with extraordinary challenges when a loved one is seriously injured or killed. The law in Ontario recognizes this, and grants certain rights to fami…
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