Personal Injury Lawyers
February 16, 2018
Visiting the dentist is a common occurrence for most Canadians, and in most cases, these visits are a necessary part of maintaining good overall health. However, when damage and injury occurs as the result of negligence, patients may consider a dental malpractice claim. What is a dental malpractice claim? Similar to medical professionals, dental professionals, […]
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February 9, 2018
Trucking accidents often cause extremely serious personal injuries. This past December, the Ontario Provincial Police took to the highways in a safety blitz to identify and report truck drivers that may be breaking the law or driving dangerously. Safety blitz intended to reduce trucking accidents The safety campaign, which lasted for five days and was […]
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February 2, 2018
Being well prepared is the best way to avoid winter accidents. Transport Canada has recently published some driving tips that can help prevent winter accidents and keep you safe this season. Winter weather brings increased risk of accidents Bad weather causes slippery conditions and poor visibility, and often leads to accidents. The safest option is […]
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January 26, 2018
A recent Court of Appeal decision will allow a plaintiff to make a vicarious liability claim against Starbucks, as well as suing the individual barista and manager on duty. Sataur v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. The plaintiff suffered burns to her hands when a barista was filling a bottle that she was holding. She alleges […]
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January 19, 2018
If you are injured at a shop, restaurant, or other place of business, the parties involved are often employees of the business, which is a corporation or other entity. In other cases, you may be involved in an accident with someone that is going about their work among the general public. In some cases, where […]
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January 12, 2018
As a personal injury claim progresses, all parties must exchange relevant documentary evidence through an affidavit of documents. The next stage is examinations for discovery, wherein each party has an opportunity to ask other, opposing parties about the claim in detail, and the evidence that supports their position. What happens at examinations for discovery As […]
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January 5, 2018
If you are planning on escaping the bitter cold with a vacation somewhere warm this New Year, travel insurance is one thing you can’t forget to pack. For those Canadians that have a preexisting health condition, buying travel insurance can be more complicated. As a recent case illustrates, it can also be more complicated in […]
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December 29, 2017
Last week, we discussed occupiers’ liability for winter slip and fall accidents. In many circumstances, a slip and fall will happen on municipal property, such as public sidewalks. Although still considered an occupier, it can also be more challenging to succeed in a winter slip and fall claims against municipalities. Municipal liability for winter slip […]
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December 22, 2017
Winter weather increases the risk of slip and fall accidents, especially if sidewalks or driveways are not kept clear of snow and ice. Last summer, we discussed occupiers’ liability in the context of accidents at the cottage, and who might be legally responsible if anyone was injured due to unsafe conditions. If someone suffers a […]
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December 15, 2017
Following the US and Australia, the Canadian privacy commissioner is launching an investigation in to last year’s data breach at Uber that impacted over three quarters of a million Canadians. Uber data breach and cover up In late 2016, hackers stole personal information from 57 million Uber drivers and users around the world, including contact […]
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