Sit, stay, stop: Liability and driving with your dog
For most dog owners, the words “car ride” gets their dog excited and begging to hit the road. However, driving with your dog in your vehicle poses a risk to your safety, your pet’s safety, and the safety of other drivers. In a recent Canadian survey, almost half (47%) of participants leave t…
View the post titled Sit, stay, stop: Liability and driving with your dogSexual abuse matters in the civil and criminal systems – what’s the difference?
Instances of sexual abuse can be addressed legally in the civil and criminal systems. Some matters may end up in both. The processes, purposes of, and possible outcomes in each differ. Criminal matter A criminal case is pursued by the Crown with the benefit of police investigation. The goal …
View the post titled Sexual abuse matters in the civil and criminal systems – what’s the difference?Injuries sustained in the course of work: WSIB vs personal injury lawsuit
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) system and a personal injury lawsuit are two paths to compensate individuals who sustained injuries as a result of an accident. However, these two systems do not coexist; an individual can have access to only one of them at a time. In some situ…
View the post titled Injuries sustained in the course of work: WSIB vs personal injury lawsuitBeware of what you post: Navigating social media disclosure in personal injury cases
In Ontario, the law recognizes the relevance of social media content in personal injury cases. This means a plaintiff may be required to provide to the defendant any posts, photos, or other information on their social media accounts that may be relevant to the case, such as details about the…
View the post titled Beware of what you post: Navigating social media disclosure in personal injury casesNotice periods for personal injury claims in Ontario
When you are injured, your immediate focus should be on your health and recovery. However, when you have sustained an injury due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing in Ontario, there is often a requirement to provide notice of your injury to the negligent party within a certain period…
View the post titled Notice periods for personal injury claims in OntarioWhat is the Income Replacement Benefit under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule?
A person’s contract with their own auto insurance company includes the potential payment of Income Replacement Benefits. This benefit is mandatory to all Ontario automobile insurance policies and it is defined under section 4 of the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS). The Income Rep…
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Understanding personal injury law: Beyond car accidents
When we think about personal injury law, the immediate association often leans toward car accidents. This connection is not unfounded – a significant portion of personal injury cases indeed stems from motor vehicle collisions. However, personal injury law encompasses many other types of clai…
View the post titled Understanding personal injury law: Beyond car accidentsLegal costs in Ontario: How they’re awarded and what it means for litigants
When our clients become involved in litigation, one of the first questions they often ask us is, “Can I claim my legal expenses?” While every claim is different, typically costs follow the event in Ontario. This means that, at the conclusion of trial, the successful party can expect the judg…
View the post titled Legal costs in Ontario: How they’re awarded and what it means for litigantsIs there a limitation period on sexual assault claims in Ontario?
Governed by the Limitations Act, 2002 (“Limitations Act”) in Ontario, a limitation period is the time within which one party must commence an action against another. The standard limitation period is two years from the date of the loss or the date the loss was discovered. Failure to commence…
View the post titled Is there a limitation period on sexual assault claims in Ontario?How to prepare for your examination for discovery: A guide for personal injury plaintiffs
Facing a civil lawsuit can be daunting, especially when it comes to the examination for discovery. If you are a plaintiff involved in a personal injury lawsuit in Ontario, these tips can help you understand the purpose of the examination for discovery and how to prepare for it. What is the e…
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