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 lawsuitWhat 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 accidentsWhich losses are recoverable in a personal injury lawsuit?
Injuries from a car accident, a slip and fall or an assault can affect one’s ability to continue with day-to-day life. An individual who suffers losses due to another’s wrongdoing may have a personal injury claim against those responsible. A personal injury claim is guided by the losses suff…
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